If open carry was legal, how would you carry? - Page 4

kentuckycarry · August 29th, 2008, 02:40 PM

I can open carry but dont. Now BACK TO YOUR QUESTION.....
iF i open carried, I'd probably carry IWB. I find it more comfortable and it would be a little more difficult for someone to take my gun from me.....

Thanis · August 29th, 2008, 02:45 PM

By what can be understood as a technacality (sp?) , MI has an open carry law. Open carry is legal, but if LE wants, they just get you one of a number of possibilities (most common disturbing the peace).

I have opened carried (OWB) a few times using an on the hip Uncle Mike's sidekick holster when in the (mid) Northern (but not upper) part of MI. Normally I was out in the woods (I always carry out in woods) and went to lunch, maybe dinner, or filled up the truck / jeep with gas.

So maybe once or twice a year I open carry for in an extended period in a town. As a CCW holder you get into a possible bind of brandishing when you open carry. I have not confirmed this, but what a LE customer told me. However that LE is from SE MI, where open carry happens very very rarely.

rforester · August 29th, 2008, 03:05 PM

OC is not legal in Oklahoma but even if it was I would carry concealed. I wouldn't want the attention OC might draw.

sniper58 · August 29th, 2008, 03:17 PM

Why give up the tactical advantage? CC for me thanks.

Thanis · August 29th, 2008, 03:35 PM

I'm currently underemployed. To make ends meet I work at a non-auto shop. Very public, close to a rough part of town, a lot of robberies to near by businesses (majority of crime after hours).

I carry the least expensive gun (Glock 31). There is a hidden (pump) shotgun (loaded) in the shop.

Two schools of thought at the shop. Those who CC and those who OC in shop. OC lets those doing recon know, possible reason we have never been hit. CC concern, when they do come, they will shoot first, and grab money, and take guns (you are advertising you have).

I'm in the middle of the two groups with no opinion I've stated. I CC in shop. Most customers think I am the only one unarmed. I don't know if that is good or bad. Might make me a target, as I am often the only one in the shop, per all the daytime posts. :P

rljohns · August 29th, 2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Thanis

I'm currently underemployed. To make ends meet I work at a non-auto shop. Very public, close to a rough part of town, a lot of robberies to near by businesses (majority of crime after hours).

I carry the least expensive gun (Glock 31). There is a hidden (pump) shotgun (loaded) in the shop.

Two schools of thought at the shop. Those who CC and those who OC in shop. OC lets those doing recon know, possible reason we have never been hit. CC concern, when they do come, they will shoot first, and grab money, and take guns (you are advertising you have).

I'm in the middle of the two groups with no opinion I've stated. I CC in shop. Most customers think I am the only one unarmed. I don't know if that is good or bad. Might make me a target, as I am often the only one in the shop, per all the daytime posts. :P

I think this is a very interesting and clever tactic. I like it. It leaves the BG confused as who is the bigger threat if they wanted to rob the shop.

I would most likely continue to CC because I like to lay low. I don't want attention.

JAT40 · August 29th, 2008, 03:59 PM

I OC @ home, people come to the door don't even notice amazing! CC when out & about, Tac. advantage & less weapon cleaning needed.

archer51 · August 29th, 2008, 04:01 PM

I carry concealed all the time, except when I go out to eat where alcohol is served, then I do the VA tuck and continue with business as usual.

Hopyard · August 29th, 2008, 04:18 PM

IF OC were legal I would try to conceal carry with an OWB holster; but then have no worry if the gun showed.

myusername · August 29th, 2008, 04:35 PM

OC is legal in my state, trouble is finding a LEO that knows its legal. Also the rumor is that in my parish(county) the sheriff has an unwritten policy that anyone that carries openly should be arrested, taken to jail, and then released with no charges filed. This is to scare them into not carrying openly. I don't feel like being the test case so I keep it concealed 99% of the time.

August 29th, 2008, 03:05 PM	#33
rforester Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 37	OC is not legal in Oklahoma but even if it was I would carry concealed. I wouldn't want the attention OC might draw. __________________ Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state. - Thomas Jefferson

August 29th, 2008, 03:17 PM	#34
sniper58 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,234	Why give up the tactical advantage? CC for me thanks. __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member

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August 29th, 2008, 02:40 PM	#31
kentuckycarry VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kentucky Posts: 2,188	I can open carry but dont. Now BACK TO YOUR QUESTION..... iF i open carried, I'd probably carry IWB. I find it more comfortable and it would be a little more difficult for someone to take my gun from me.....

August 29th, 2008, 02:45 PM	#32
Thanis Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MI Posts: 1,699	By what can be understood as a technacality (sp?) , MI has an open carry law. Open carry is legal, but if LE wants, they just get you one of a number of possibilities (most common disturbing the peace). I have opened carried (OWB) a few times using an on the hip Uncle Mike's sidekick holster when in the (mid) Northern (but not upper) part of MI. Normally I was out in the woods (I always carry out in woods) and went to lunch, maybe dinner, or filled up the truck / jeep with gas. So maybe once or twice a year I open carry for in an extended period in a town. As a CCW holder you get into a possible bind of brandishing when you open carry. I have not confirmed this, but what a LE customer told me. However that LE is from SE MI, where open carry happens very very rarely.

August 29th, 2008, 03:35 PM	#35
Thanis Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MI Posts: 1,699	I'm currently underemployed. To make ends meet I work at a non-auto shop. Very public, close to a rough part of town, a lot of robberies to near by businesses (majority of crime after hours). I carry the least expensive gun (Glock 31). There is a hidden (pump) shotgun (loaded) in the shop. Two schools of thought at the shop. Those who CC and those who OC in shop. OC lets those doing recon know, possible reason we have never been hit. CC concern, when they do come, they will shoot first, and grab money, and take guns (you are advertising you have). I'm in the middle of the two groups with no opinion I've stated. I CC in shop. Most customers think I am the only one unarmed. I don't know if that is good or bad. Might make me a target, as I am often the only one in the shop, per all the daytime posts. :P

August 29th, 2008, 03:59 PM	#37
JAT40 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ma Posts: 2,209	I OC @ home, people come to the door don't even notice amazing! CC when out & about, Tac. advantage & less weapon cleaning needed.

August 29th, 2008, 04:01 PM	#38
archer51 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VA Posts: 6,209	I carry concealed all the time, except when I go out to eat where alcohol is served, then I do the VA tuck and continue with business as usual.

August 29th, 2008, 04:18 PM	#39
Hopyard VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: College Station Posts: 2,755	IF OC were legal I would try to conceal carry with an OWB holster; but then have no worry if the gun showed.

August 29th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#40
myusername Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 445	OC is legal in my state, trouble is finding a LEO that knows its legal. Also the rumor is that in my parish(county) the sheriff has an unwritten policy that anyone that carries openly should be arrested, taken to jail, and then released with no charges filed. This is to scare them into not carrying openly. I don't feel like being the test case so I keep it concealed 99% of the time.