The open carry of weapons is not a legal provocation to attack. The Left has attempted to make the carry of weapons into a provocation. This is Orwellian word manipulation.
The number of documented incidents where people fire handguns in defense against bears increased dramatically after 1960. The numbers remain insignificant compared to bear populations.
Missouri Bill 1642 has passed the House, and a Senate Committee. It removes gun free zones from public transportation and churches. There are several other reforms in the bill.