Concealed vs open carry
Concealed carry is the act or practice of carrying a concealed firearm in public or the legal right to do so. And open carry is the act or practice of carrying a firearm openly in public or the legal right to do so.
There are pros and cons to each form of carrying. And depending on your state, one or the other might not be legal.
It comes down to personal preference and mine is concealed carry. I want to have the element of surprise in a defensive situation. I also don’t want anyone to know I’m carrying because I’m not interested in the attention or conversations it can elicit.