[StrictDabbler]

These are attacks on people in custody. How is that remotely relevant? None of these people had the opportunity to open carry a gun when those attacks happened.

Regardless, I am not saying he should not be allowed to do it. It's not boot-licking. I am wondering, practically, about the motivation.

Drawing a gun in a police station is a death warrant. Even looking like you're going to pull it could get you shot or arrested.

I don't normally go around wearing something on my belt that could get me killed if I move my hand near it. I would only do so for a very good reason.

So I'm looking for a better reason than "because I can". I don't see one in your response.