BadKarmaZeroSix
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this is the closest forum for my question, hope i'm not stepping on toes here, but what are your feelings on Open Carry weapons, where allowed by law? And thoughts on the overall pros/cons of open carry?
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DAB
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if it's the only option, then that's the end of discussion. but it removes the element of surprise, as a potential bad guy will know you have a gun.
if you can get a concealed carry permit, do so. lots more options, lot fewer scared people to deal with.
if you can get a concealed carry permit, do so. lots more options, lot fewer scared people to deal with.
I like it---
But for the other guy.
If you want everyone around you to know your are armed, it means much less attention paid to me who carries concealed.
If, (and I pray not) I ever have to use a gun, I want the appearance of my firearm to be a complete surprise to my opponent/s.
To each his/her own
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But for the other guy.
If you want everyone around you to know your are armed, it means much less attention paid to me who carries concealed.
If, (and I pray not) I ever have to use a gun, I want the appearance of my firearm to be a complete surprise to my opponent/s.
To each his/her own
.I fully support the right to open carry (OC) but believe it is not a great idea, at least in my part of the woods. There are no stats to support my position but OC surrenders the element of surprise, something I don't want to do. Also, IMHO (for whatever that's worth) my belief is that the OC person will be the first to be taken out in an attack. Finally, OC will attract unwanted attention from LEOs, a hassle I prefer to avoid.
During my career unless we were in uniform the weapon was to be totally concealed and I guess that has stayed w/me all these years. Anyhow that's my two cents, others are free to disagree.
During my career unless we were in uniform the weapon was to be totally concealed and I guess that has stayed w/me all these years. Anyhow that's my two cents, others are free to disagree.
Even though open carry is legal in WV and Va, I always carry concealed. Some claim that open carry is a crime deterrent and while this may be true in some cases, I believe it's more like wearing a "shoot me first" sign. I just try to look like a harmless old Injun. Harmless but not helpless.
The only time I open carried was when traveling through Va. I was wearing a tank top with a short sleeve shirt as a cover garment. It started getting hot out so I took my short sleeve shirt off. When I stopped for gas and a soda I left it off and walked around with my snubby hanging out. Didn't get any hassles but felt very exposed.
The only time I open carried was when traveling through Va. I was wearing a tank top with a short sleeve shirt as a cover garment. It started getting hot out so I took my short sleeve shirt off. When I stopped for gas and a soda I left it off and walked around with my snubby hanging out. Didn't get any hassles but felt very exposed.
Aticus
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Actually where you live open carry is legal BUT can be regulated by any local government. I've been told by a couple chief LEOs that even though OC is legal if someone complains you would probably be arrested for "peace disturbance". Think of that what you will.
For myself, like others here, I prefer concealed.
Moonman
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Open Carry even where legal DRAWS ATTENTION and sometimes LEO engagement on a different ordnance.
911 lines get tied up and you're complicating the LEO'S day.
What if, some gangbangers or anyone else decides to take it from you?
911 lines get tied up and you're complicating the LEO'S day.
What if, some gangbangers or anyone else decides to take it from you?
Blastmeister
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I can't see a whole lot of benefits for open carry -- it gets the sheeples nervous, someone could knock you over the head in order to take your gun, and you lose the element of surprise-- much prefer CC
Openly carrying a gun around in public is like carrying a big blank sign. The sign can be blank because the people around you will fill in the words themselves. To some it'll say, "2nd Amendmant". To others, it could say, "Survivalist", "Red Neck", "Gun Nut", or "Crazyman". If you enjoy being the center of attention, with children gawking, and mothers frowning, go ahead. But it may prove tactically better, in the long run, to "Don't ask. Don't tell".
Maybe someone has already said this, but....
I miss open carry!
Going from WI to FL it is one of the things I miss!
Getting ready everyday for Conceal carry life is difficult in it's own way compared to open carry. I have to worry about what everyone would think "IF" my gun prints or my shirt comes untucked or *** ever. With open carry people get over it and realize I have other things to do than to ensure them that i'm of no risk to them because I carry a gun. It's there as a life preservation tool, like a life jacket on a boat or a fire extinguisher for a fire.
No one should open carry without the necessary skills, attitude, and gear to do so.
In all my time open carrying I've NEVER had a LEO encounter(knock on wood) although i've encountered LEO's while open carrying.
Dress Appropriately(tactical?) and look professional! Don't look like a bum! I've always believed in dress for success. you never know who you will meet today! With or without the gun this is how I approach it.
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Pros? Its faster if you see a treat, and might... might... deter a threat. Cons? Attention.... lots of it.
Ive already been flamed for it but open carry being legal is nice. When your shirt rides up or your gun prints your not breaking the law that way
Otherwise? What ever your comfortable with.
Ive already been flamed for it but open carry being legal is nice. When your shirt rides up or your gun prints your not breaking the law that way
Otherwise? What ever your comfortable with.Dikinalaska
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^^ That's definitely how we do it.
There are times and places for OC. I OC on my farm and property nearly every day. When I go to town, I carry concealed. There is no need to draw unwarranted attention from LEO, business owners and managers, or the general public.
Some people on another forum advocate OC in order to "educate" the public to the fact that it is legal. I think that is the worst possible reason I have ever heard.
Some people on another forum advocate OC in order to "educate" the public to the fact that it is legal. I think that is the worst possible reason I have ever heard.
I would have to agree Red. I've open carried while fishing, hiking etc..... But never in the general public. Especially in this area.
This ain't the old west. IMO open carry is an unnecessary show of force and eagerness to be seen and acknowledged.
The public does not need to be educated about open carry. And it's not up to me to educate them anyway.
We need to go about our business humbly, quietly, and with respect yet be willing and able to defend ourselves. If the "criminal" public needs to be educated, that's up to them.
Open Carry became legal here in Oklahoma at the end of last year. I haven't actually seen anybody doing it yet. Except, of course, for most
of the employees at the LGS/gun range that I frequent, but that is normal
here. In fact, years ago when i walked into a LGS in Tulsa, I had an odd
feeling that i couldn't pin down. Then I realized that I was the only person in the place without a gun on his hip. I'll just CC for now.
of the employees at the LGS/gun range that I frequent, but that is normal
here. In fact, years ago when i walked into a LGS in Tulsa, I had an odd
feeling that i couldn't pin down. Then I realized that I was the only person in the place without a gun on his hip. I'll just CC for now.
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