Why I don't Open Carry

Why draw attention to Yourself.
Ohio is a open carry State but I have yet to see Anyone doing so and I have lived here all My life.
YouTube is full of Videos of People being stopped by the Police because Someone called about a Man with a Gun and the Police have to answer the report.
I also see there are some Morons that like to try and set the Police up to make Them violate Their rights and make a big deal about everything when stopped.
I just don't want or need the Hassle so I don't open carry anywhere.
 
e3mrk said:
Why draw attention to Yourself.
Ohio is a open carry State but I have yet to see Anyone doing so and I have lived here all My life.
YouTube is full of Videos of People being stopped by the Police because Someone called about a Man with a Gun and the Police have to answer the report.
I also see there are some Morons that like to try and set the Police up to make Them violate Their rights and make a big deal about everything when stopped.
I just don't want or need the Hassle so I don't open carry anywhere.
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Thank you, my point exactly.
 
I believe 'Drawing Attention To Yourself' is a relative term.
and pretty much has already been proven many States who already have OC. If everyone who could legally OC did (and didn't do it with a Flaunting 'Look at me' attitude), it wouldn't take long for most people to be oblivious to it... Especially here in TX.

As I mentioned in an earlier reply, even with CC... If someone were to inadvertently 'woops' and expose their firearm, most here (even LEO) simply quietly informs you and goes about their business... So transitioning to an OC society here in TX should be a breeze.
 
I'm all for it but I would never open carry around town and I believe there will be very few that do when it passes here in Texas. It'll go over very easy for people my age and won't give it a second thought. I remember when we all had shotguns and .22s on a window rack in our trucks.

It'll be implanted, younger generation couples with kids that piss and cry and moan about it but I guess they'll just have to shut up or move back from whence they came.
 
I open carried to my truck (I park a block down the street because the street I live on is very busy), to my gun shop, and to get gas. Nobody noticed and those that did seemed like they didn't care. No cops were called, nobody attempted to steal my firearm, and nobody seemed offended.

I think I'm doing it wrong?
 
I just picked up a Sig P229R last week. I think I'm going to order a Safariland ALS paddle holster so I can open carry her while I'm in Gettysburg in May.

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I open carried my Glock 30S in one of those holsters when I went to Gettysburg last Fall. Again, no cops called, no tourists freaking out, no gun grab attempts, but I did have a friendly gentleman from Louisiana come up to me and ask about open carrying. He said he wished they were allowed to carry like that in Louisiana, especially during the summer when it's really hot.
 
In Iowa, it's a permit to carry. We don't have to conceal. I typically carry in an IWB holster, but often have my shirt tucked behind the holster. Not one person has ever noticed that I was carrying a gun. The deep IWB hides it well, and most people just aren't that observant. I only carry in an OWB holster when I'm heading to the gun range.
 
TNDave said:
I am not against open carry and I see people doing it. Our permits are "carry" not "concealed carry" so open carry is legal. I was once told by a prosecutor that the reason our state law was written as it was was so that gun carriers would not have to worry if their gun printed or became inadvertently exposed. He said in some states with concealed carry, if your gun is visible at all it is a violation and you can lose your permit. They are sticklers for "concealed". That would be a problem. He claimed gun carriers in those states live in fear of someone spotting their gun and calling the police. Therefore, our law was written so that if your gun is visible it was OK. It wasn't really the intent of the law for everyone to "open carry". That makes sense to me.
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It is bothersome that a 10+ year vet that shot competitively for many years has to waste time & money to get "trained " by someone that may very well have far less firearms investment, yet I dare not have a pistol in my camper or vehicle w/o the permit. You don't need to tell a 71 yr old that all isn't logical or fair but isn't there a better way?

I "get" the legal aspect of exposing the weapon but have witnessed those who expose their weapons for what appear to be more ego related reasons. While I'm not particularly thin skinned nor so conservative that I'm bothered by the notion it does raise some flags as to if they carry for the right reason.
E.G.: We were recently seated at a window near the restaurant entrance as a young couple were about to come in. He stopped to expose his weapon and generally fluffed himself (ala chicken leaves the coop:):)) before grabbing the door for his friend.
Sort of a "see it to know & understand thing" but grabbed me as a pompous entrance reminiscent of Gunsmoke on TV & the gunslinger walks into the bar.
Is this the sort of person I need protecting me? This post opens the door of over reaction but as a trained & certified counselor and certified gun guy, I have my questions too...;)

I just don't see the sorting process for CWC as reassuring event as to keep millions of the right people ready to act via weapon. The best e.g. of my larger concern with CWC is to simply look at who's driving a car, riding a MC, etc. and look at how they behave with that privilege! Running a red light in today's society is so common I have gotten to the point of never driving into a green light quickly again. Pull in front is also common and expected.
Many of those "drivers"? are the same folks we give CWC permits to after a short course and a few bucks- it honestly scares me.
 
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keith44spl said:
One of our dispatchers related this to me one time;

Caller; There was a man carrying a gun here at the 7-11!!!
Dispatch; What's the man doing with the gun?

Caller; He's got it in a holster on his belt!
Dispatch; Is the man flourishing the gun, waving it around?

Caller; No, he came in and bought a bottle of Pepto-Bismol and got in his truck and drove away!
Dispatch; So, the man didn't try to rob the store or threaten anyone?

Caller; No, he just paid for the Pepto-Bismol and left....
Dispatch; Madam, you do know this is a 911 line and for emergences'.......

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Commonsense comes at a premium now'n'days it seems. ;):D



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Common sense is an uncommon virtue indeed.
 
well..............................

It would seem there are still folks that would question and maybe even limit ones 2nd amendment rights...... that... I guess is their 1st amendment right to do so. How one views a person is subjective in the very least.... "Gunsmoke" or.... not. I still and will always support a man/womans right to choose what is best for them. I refuse to live in fear on what some , presume, may be a lack of training for someone they do not know. I have been using firearms since I was a young lad. Former Marine.... I truly look forward to the day I can choose to conceal IMG_0010.jpg or open carry as I see fit IMG_0022.jpg
 
kantuck said:
Sort of a "see it to know & understand thing" but grabbed me as a pompous entrance reminiscent of Gunsmoke on TV & the gunslinger walks into the bar.
Is this the sort of person I need protecting me?
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No?!?

Good catch. The last thing we need are pompous (allegedly) people being able to carry guns. These types of people should only be allowed to perform every other function in life, but carry a firearm.

I do hope that you informed this gentleman that if something were to happen, and assistance was required by you or someone in your party, that he should not waste his time, as you have higher standards for protection services.

:rolleyes:
 
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kantuck said:
It is bothersome that a 10+ year vet that shot competitively for many years has to waste time & money to get "trained " by someone that may very well have far less firearms investment, yet I dare not have a pistol in my camper or vehicle w/o the permit. You don't need to tell a 71 yr old that all isn't logical or fair but isn't there a better way?

I "get" the legal aspect of exposing the weapon but have witnessed those who expose their weapons for what appear to be more ego related reasons. While I'm not particularly thin skinned nor so conservative that I'm bothered by the notion it does raise some flags as to if they carry for the right reason.
E.G.: We were recently seated at a window near the restaurant entrance as a young couple were about to come in. He stopped to expose his weapon and generally fluffed himself (ala chicken leaves the coop:):)) before grabbing the door for his friend.
Sort of a "see it to know & understand thing" but grabbed me as a pompous entrance reminiscent of Gunsmoke on TV & the gunslinger walks into the bar.
Is this the sort of person I need protecting me? This post opens the door of over reaction but as a trained & certified counselor and certified gun guy, I have my questions too...;)

I just don't see the sorting process for CWC as reassuring event as to keep millions of the right people ready to act via weapon. The best e.g. of my larger concern with CWC is to simply look at who's driving a car, riding a MC, etc. and look at how they behave with that privilege! Running a red light in today's society is so common I have gotten to the point of never driving into a green light quickly again. Pull in front is also common and expected.
Many of those "drivers"? are the same folks we give CWC permits to after a short course and a few bucks- it honestly scares me.
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Whilst among the thraling crowds...... I expect the public ;):D

Not everyone conforms,


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Philadelphia Patriot said:
I open carried to my truck (I park a block down the street because the street I live on is very busy), to my gun shop, and to get gas. Nobody noticed and those that did seemed like they didn't care. No cops were called, nobody attempted to steal my firearm, and nobody seemed offended.

I think I'm doing it wrong?
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You must be...... I remember the days when "Filthydelphia" wouldn't even recognize ...... any other Pennsylvania carry permits.
 
The idiot that recorded this song is wasting the time of the police who have better things to do. He's trying to make a statement but is giving our community a bad name, making us look like a bunch of trigger happy nut cases.
 
kantuck said:
I just don't see the sorting process for CWC as reassuring event as to keep millions of the right people ready to act via weapon. The best e.g. of my larger concern with CWC is to simply look at who's driving a car, riding a MC, etc. and look at how they behave with that privilege! Running a red light in today's society is so common I have gotten to the point of never driving into a green light quickly again. Pull in front is also common and expected.
Many of those "drivers"? are the same folks we give CWC permits to after a short course and a few bucks- it honestly scares me.
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People who leave the toilet seat up, or go to the 12 items or less checkout line with 30 items are the real ones I'm worried about. :D
 
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