I open carry frequently because I don't have to beg the government for permission to do so in the state of Ohio. Thanks to US v DeBerry, Brown v Texas, Terry v Ohio and Hiibel v Sixth District, I can do so legally.
I'm one of those people that don't want to give the government any more info on me than I absolutely have to. You have a CCW, then they know you have firearms. And when the mandatory buy-backs or red flag laws get enacted, you'll be relieved of your firearms "for your own protection".
I don't think a gun on my hip or leg makes me look bad ass, but it certainly would make any criminals know they risk being shot if they accost me. I have a business where I deal in a lot of cash and I'm in very isolated places with complete strangers. I keep my distance and have excellent situational awareness. You don't have to agree with me, but I won't call you an attention whore or a coward either for your dissent.
EDIT FOR THOSE THAT DON'T KNOW: U.S. v. DeBerry = mere lawful carrying of a firearm does not constitute Reasonable Suspicion of a crime (emphasis added). Brown v. Texas = no requirement to show ID where no Reasonable Suspicion(specific and articulable facts) of a crime is evident. Terry v. Ohio = Illegal to detain an individual without Reasonable Suspicion(specific and articulable facts) that a crime has been committed. Hiibel v. Sixth District = no requirement to show ID in a "Stop and ID" state where no Reasonable Suspicion(specific and articulable facts) of a crime is evident.