OC'd again yesterday, since the "soft" run went so well, but it wasn't exactly "in public."
Went to the local stop-n-Rob to get gas. Walked in, wearing my Sig on a Fobus, with a light grey shirt behind. You would THINK that at least SOMEONE would notice, but I was watching and nada! This was right around 4-ish, so all the construction guys were coming in, and it was pretty busy. (We don't have a sheep-in-construction-hat smiley, so just imagine I put one here.)
I thought that *maybe* the lady behind the counter noticed briefly, but if anything she seemed to relax. Perhaps she thought no one would rob her while I was obviously standing in line? Perhaps it was my imagination.
I DID notice that my SA was really heightened. Moreso than I would have guessed. Do you find that when you are carrying, suddenly you seem a bit hyper-aware? Maybe I'm just getting used to it.
Anyhow, I had to drive almost to the VA border after getting gas, because Mr. Bunny won some huge thing on an eBay auction, so it was "pickup only" and guess who got the job to go pickup?
Everything else went really smooth, and I was at this stranger dude's house for like 10 minutes, listening to all the stuff about where the manual is. how to change the batter, etc. -- Nothing. --
On the way out to my car, he goes "So...a gun, huh?"
(SOMEONE NOTICED!
)
I said "yes, Sir."
And when he asked why, I explained -very gently- "No offense, Sir. I know you told my husband you are a Minister, but *I* am alone and *I* don't know you. I am sure you are a very nice, honorable man. If someone had less than nice or honorable intentions, this is my way to stay safe."
And he nodded approvingly and told me that one of his parishioners carried some "huge gun" in "one of those things by is armpit" and it was very impressive, nobody messed with that guy.
Not exactly what I was aiming for, but hey -- I filled up the car with gas, and drove to some strange guy's home, alone, at the behest of Mr. Bunny, completely without incident.
Definitely confident to OC anywhere now. Woohoo!