Would you want your kids sitting next to this man?

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

I actually DON'T approve of open carry in practically every venue, and I think most that engage in it are idiots screaming "look at me, look at me!!!" to most people, and to a select, more darkly inclined few, "look at my free gun!"
On occasion, the right to do something, and the sense in doing it, are miles apart...

I tend to agree, but I live in the northeastern part (?) of the country. I think that what is normal varies somewhat around the country and, obviously, from urban to rural. What is rightfully called evidence of mental unbalance in one setting may be perfectly acceptable behavior in another.

I'll keep mine concealed until I know for sure which is what where. And maybe even then.

 

[Watchdog]

He oughta take his hat off at the table, too. Tsk.

Anyone other than me remember when gentlemen didn't wear a hat of any type inside anywhere...much less sitting at a dinner table or lunch counter.

Wonder whatever happened to etiquette?

Another thing from the past that seems to be gone forever.

Tsk, indeed.

 

[Doug M.]

I would only let a child of mine sit near him so that they can see what a SERPA holster is, and to make sure that they understood that if I ever caught them with a such a piece of garbage in their possession, I would beat them like a rented mule.

 

[snubbyfan]

Anyone other than me remember when gentlemen didn't wear a hat of any type inside anywhere...much less sitting at a dinner table or lunch counter.

Wonder whatever happened to etiquette?

Another thing from the past that seems to be gone forever.

Tsk, indeed.

I always take my hat off when I walk inside of anywhere.
That's the way my Daddy taught me.

 

[Arik]

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[Tom S.]

I don't care about the gun or his attire. It's a free country.

 

[soFlaNative]

Thank you Tom.
I know it's in fun but what bunch of fussbudgets!

 

[yaktamer]

Maybe the hat is concealing his BUG?

 

[Watchdog]

I would only let a child of mine sit near him so that they can see what a SERPA holster is, and to make sure that they understood that if I ever caught them with a such a piece of garbage in their possession, I would beat them like a rented mule.

The Blackhawk Serpa is hardly a "piece of garbage", and is certainly better than some of those toy Kydex holsters in rainbow colors that some people are making in their backyard tool shed and selling to suckers over the Internet or in the booths next to the beef jerky at gun "shows".

I carry a Glock 30S in one daily, and have done so since around October or November of last year. It holds the pistol securely, but as the pistol is drawn, the trigger finger naturally slides across the release tab, allowing the pistol to come smoothly out of the holster. The holster's adjustable for cant and ride height, and has slide loops that are adjustable for belt width. It also comes with a paddle if you like paddle holsters (I don't). It also has the ubiquitous tension screw. When you reholster, it makes a solid "click" to let you know the pistol's fully secured. Blackhawk seems to make a Serpa holster for every revolver and pistol in the known universe, and they sell tons of the things. They're popular with law enforcement for the simple reason that they do hold the pistol securely.

And if you somehow did manage to break the holster, you wouldn't have to wait weeks or months for a replacement. Just go down to the LGS and buy another just like it.

It's a composite holster for a composite pistol, simple as that. Both are utilitarian and both work really well together, and I don't worry about scratching or dinging either one. If I want pretty, I have a fancy floral EPS high ride holster and belt for the Glock, and a fancy floral 2-mag carrier to match. But I don't go to too many barbeques, and if I did, I wouldn't carry the Glock.

Luddite that I am, I used to swear I'd never have a "plastic pistol". Then I swore I'd never have a "plastic holster". Uh-oh. Wrong again.

You're entitled to your opinion, of course, but don't knock it if you haven't tried it would be my advice.

And why would you beat a mule, anyway?

 

[Watchdog]

Maybe the hat is concealing his BUG?

Or bugs.

 

[the ringo kid]

Black shoes with a brown belt?

Ill bet his socks are mis-matched too.

 

[the ringo kid]

And what's with the long sleeve shirt in Texas in June! My guess is he ordered the blue plate special and stiffs the waitress on the tip!

He must burn easily in our Tx sun. My skin once was so brown that I was easily mistaken for being Spanish--back in the days I had a yard care business. Now-not-so-much.

 

[the ringo kid]

No. I wouldn't let my kids or my dogs get within ten feet of this tackily dressed showoff.

I wouldnt be caught wearing a gun like his------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------a 1911 is much better.

 

[the ringo kid]

Anyone other than me remember when gentlemen didn't wear a hat of any type inside anywhere...much less sitting at a dinner table or lunch counter.

Wonder whatever happened to etiquette?

Another thing from the past that seems to be gone forever.

Tsk, indeed.

Etiquette died when Chivalry did unfortunately.

 

[the ringo kid]

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Must be in Chicago?

 

[retiredbadge8091]

Not much of a student of old time gun fighting or modern tacticians, sitting with his back to to door and something dangling on his gun side with the potential to interfere with his draw... A good rule of thumb is the element of surprise generally trumps bravado. (I prefer to fight for more liberal CCW Laws, rather than open carry.)

 

[Watchdog]

I know it's in fun but what bunch of fussbudgets!

Sometimes it's fun to be a fussbudget!

 

[Onomea]

Arik's post with pictures of the indoor hatted men is interesting. Makes sense, tho, as it is a rare bar or restaurant that has a handy place to hang one's hat, it seems. At least in my experience. I was reading Emily Post a ways back on hats and was surprised to learn that hats in elevators are okay.

 

[Watchdog]

My skin once was so brown that I was easily mistaken for being Spanish--back in the days I had a yard care business.

I can see how that could happen, especially if you were wearing a ball cap and had a leaf blower strapped on your back. Or ridin' a big yellow Scag.

 

[-db-]

If you were in a public place, would you feel comfortable with him sitting ten feet away from your children?

Yes, I have no problem with that man whatsoever. Maybe it's just me, but I fail to see anything about him that's supposed to be threatening or something like that. He looks like a typical working class guy you'd find sitting in a diner anywhere in America and he happens to be carrying a pistol. Big deal.