CC is not “sketchy” if you do it right. (Emphasis on the concealed) It shouldn’t even be known—at least outside your immediate trusted circle. I disagree with Matt on this take, but to each their own.
Open carry is kind of like advertising your Bitcoin security setup. It isn’t a shitcoin, but it is mostly for weird, insecure, untrained people. At least from my observed experience. It also makes you the first target. Please do change the stigma though even though I will continue to choose to CC.