[The realization that "He's got a gun" even though unsaid brings out the same reaction. There is an immediate processing of the situation and potential threat.]
RK, ever since Greek and Roman times, obviously armed men (swords, crossbows, guns, whatever) in public have always been viewed with great suspicion. This includes the police or the military. I’ve noticed even a cop with his 9mm will draw super suspicion from people. I read somewhere this reaction is because of Western culture, as well as human nature.
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