Open carry opinions

[DevilDog72]

I still..... even now after years of CC, don't understand the angst against open carry. Many states allow it and the research I have done does not point to the OC person as a target by the "bad guys". I support their right to carry as they see fit and given the right conditions would do so myself. Like many respondents here, I open carry in the field and CC in urban/city environs. The point is still the same.... "...shall not be infringed..." .

 

[forrestinmathews]

But is the .380 good for open carry?

No it is not.

I personally find it too heavy and the recoil is severe. I open carry an NAA mini in .22 Short. I find that I get one shot stops all day long and with the superior ammunition technology we have to day, it will carry me through my defensive needs. With the low recoil, I am back in the fight quicker from shot to shot.

 

[Ranger17]

As i've only been in the firearm world really for a couple years, I haven't noticed many at all OC'ing but i still find myself looking right at what one is carrying even at the ranges i've been to (workers, etc) as it still seems odd to me. Not uncomfortable, just odd (not the right word but hard to describe the feeling).
I understand the right to do so if the state allows, and I believe most that would OC would be on the right side of the law (a hope anyway lol). But i do have to say, I cant agree with those who want to push the envelope or their own agendas and carry much more then a handgun out in public.
Really not wanting to step on any toes here, just saying when i was in the "non-gun owner" group if i would have seen that I would have been quite concerned. Lack of public awareness? Sure. Just feel that's not the way to convert more to the "pro gun" side of the discussion.

 

[sgtsandman]

I still..... even now after years of CC, don't understand the angst against open carry. Many states allow it and the research I have done does not point to the OC person as a target by the "bad guys". I support their right to carry as they see fit and given the right conditions would do so myself. Like many respondents here, I open carry in the field and CC in urban/city environs. The point is still the same.... "...shall not be infringed..." .

The bad guys aren't the problem. It's the sheeple , over bearing law enforcement types, and those in government that think only the government should have firearms.


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[gtoppcop]

Feels so good out, I think I'll leave it out...

 

[snubbyfan]

I'm afraid I'll get in trouble if I walk around with my snubby hangin' out.

 

[Mainsail]

Here's a good little tutorial on the issue of OC: The Open Carry Argument

That's a brilliant essay!

 

[rock_castle]

I don't personally OC, but I have no problem if you want to do it. It's not my place to tell someone else what to do.

 

[forrestinmathews]

For when that NAA mini just isn't mighty enough.

 

[Comrad]

How open is open, are we talking about strapping on a western style holster with two .45 six shooters or perhaps a small discreet palm sized .380 probably smaller than most cell phones today.
How about if you are wearing a jacket with your owb holster, is that still open carry? I'm in NJ so forgive the silly questions, we can't even carry a decent sized pocket knife.

 

[fredj338]

Recent event in FL is a good reason to not OC. I prefer under the radar as much as possible. I also don't put NRA stickers on my truck. Let someone else be the target.

 

[fredj338]

How open is open, are we talking about strapping on a western style holster with two .45 six shooters or perhaps a small discreet palm sized .380 probably smaller than most cell phones today.
How about if you are wearing a jacket with your owb holster, is that still open carry? I'm in NJ so forgive the silly questions, we can't even carry a decent sized pocket knife.

OWB under a jacket is officially concealed. Take the jacket off, you are now OC.