the gray guy

[cracker57]

yes my hair is turning grey but that's not what this is about.
The Wife and I attended a car show this weekend, lots of nice cars and trucks to look at.
A guy with a older wagon that had I six in it, when a few of us were looking at it the owner said "believe me it doesn't sound like a six banger, let me start it. He jumped up from his chair and walked to the car to start it. He was open carrying a glock in a good holster. Some I am sure didn't notice but I am sure many did.
I thought to myself "Everyone knows he is armed and none of them know I am"
I love being the grey man..

 

[Inusuit]

Maybe he just wanted to know what time it was.

 

[Eric300]

Digital or Analog?

 

[lihpster]

They want to limit us to 10 hours. How's that gonna work?

 

[444 Magnum]

Hey...give the man a break!

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[sophie]

yes my hair is turning grey but that's not what this is about.
He was open carrying a clock in a good holster. Some I am sure didn't notice but I am sure many did.
I thought to myself "Everyone knows he is armed and none of them know I am"
I love being the grey man..

That’s the ticket right there. I’m convinced it’s the unknown if a person is armed or not that might make a difference in some situations. Just my 2 cents

 

[tlawler]

I like being Gomer Pyle: “Surprise Surprise Surprise!”

 

[cracker57]

Maybe he just wanted to know what time it was.

Made me laugh, and do an edit

 

[Erich]

Had the same thing happen in a cigar lounge in Vegas (a nifty Wilson 9mm) a couple weeks ago and in a coffee shop just up the road (a Shield) last weekend. I'm always happy to see others carrying (if not always happy to see how they choose to carry), but my preference has always been (since the mid-Eighties when I started) for no one to be able to tell that I'm doing it.

 

[ladder13]

I don’t worry about the OCers.

I DO worry about all the drunks and drug impaired drivers, they are many. Every car needs a blood/breath analyzer onboard before it starting.

 

[BSA1]

Has it really been that long since the last bash the Open Carry folks post?

 

[Rustyt1953]

Has it really been that long since the last bash the Open Carry folks post?

It is a recognized sport here.

 

[Mule Packer]

Again, for me, it's one of those "It depends" scenarios. When I'm in town, I carry concealed. On the other hand, when I'm in the back country with the pack string, do I open carry? You bet your bobsled I do...and I hope to heck everybody I pass on the trail notices it, too.

I hate to say this, but there are more and more crazies enjoying the back country than ever before and I would like them to be aware that they need to go find some other target for their shenanigans.

 

[old tanker]

...He was open carrying a Glock in a good holster...

...good holster...

That it wasn't a Chinesium Uncle Mike's knock off is a surprise all in itself!

 

[tmd17]

Trolling....

Not just about fish anymore!

 

[shell627]

...good holster...

That it wasn't a Chinesium Uncle Mike's knock off is a surprise all in itself!

I carry Glocks in carved and exotic holsters.What is so surprising about a person using a nice holster?

 

[SMSgt]

I don’t worry about the OCers.

I DO worry about all the drunks and drug impaired drivers, they are many. Every car needs a blood/breath analyzer onboard before it starting.

I don't think so, scooter.

 

[gwpercle]

If you don't want to open carry ... that's fine .
But don't stand in the way or preach against why I shouldn't have the right to open carry if I want to .

Seems like open carry scares a lot of people and if it's something they don't want to do ... then nobody should do it .
I everyone should have the Right to open carry ... if they so choose.

I don't rock climb because I think it's dangerous ... but I don't campaign against rock climbing or try and talk people out of doing it ...

Lets leave the right to open carry alone ... it's a personal decision .

Gary

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

I carry Glocks in carved and exotic holsters.What is so surprising about a person using a nice holster?

For a Glock?

 

[ladder13]

I don't think so, scooter.

………I do………….

 

[SMSgt]

………I do………….

Presumption of intoxication until proven otherwise.

 

[cracker57]

I have nothing against the folk that want to OC, I was simply stating I was glad no one knew I was carrying and everyone new he was. If people want to open carry go for it. i have done it and will again, granted it is usually a "BIG IRON ON MY HIP''

 

[BabaBlueJay]

I have nothing against the folk that want to OC, I was simply stating I was glad no one knew I was carrying and everyone new he was. If people want to open carry go for it. i have done it and will again, granted it is usually a "BIG IRON ON MY HIP''

That is a pretty amazing feeling. Really helps you work on your self-control too. My primate brain screams to me to tell all my friends I'm carrying but fighting the urge really gives you a sense of being the cool head in the room. The guy everyone can count on without having to know about it. All that said, I'd rather open carry than not at all and like you don't begrudge them. I just view them as possible allies should things go South.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I'm not sure there now a purpose to this thread. Every one of them ends the same way.

IMO live and let live, carry and let carry in any manner you choose.

 

[haywood]

ALWAYS CARRY NEVER TELL

 

[snubbyfan]

 

[steelslaver]

Open carry isn't nearly as dangerous as 23,000 psi loads are in a new S&W 45 colt.

 

[Telecaster]

They want to limit us to 10 hours. How's that gonna work?

Metric time.

 

[Shibadog]

I too prefer to carry concealed. Nothing against those who open carry, but it can draw attention I don’t particularly want. Accordingly I CC. With that said, if I’m out in the toolies I typically DO OC, primarily with a large .357 or .44. Why? More power and easier to hit at distance with than my J frame. Different strokes for different folks

 

[Rustyt1953]