Since open carry is legal, how do you carry? - Page 5

Chroode · April 4th, 2009, 03:09 PM

Hi, I'm here in Arizona

and I am very much the concealed carry person. BUT, I have been entertaining the idea of open carry for the fact of showing I carry and am proud of it. A couple of days ago I met a fellow gun owner at a gas station to buy some Speer Goldot Short Barrelled ammo for my .45.

I had contacted him through an ad he had on backpage.com

He was open carrying a S&W .44 magnum in a leather holster.

He said he was waiting for his CCW. Since that encounter I have started open carrying. I live and work here in Phoenix, which is the 5th largest city in the US.

NOBODY has said ANYTHING about the open carry, except my neighbor who started talking about his own 9mm.

I am going to keep trying this from time to time and see how it goes, but so far nobody in this big city seems to care.

cdwolf · April 4th, 2009, 03:12 PM

Mississippi is an open carry State if you read our Constitution, but our AG stated that a holster Conceals part of the gun. So now you have to have a Firearms permit to open carry.
I OC about 25% of the time(more in middle of summer) depending on outfit.
Bad guys don't use holsters, and most people know that.
I've had a cop ask me" you on the job" I replied "no,but I do have a permit" He replied "that's what I thought, I don't know many officers with a carry rig that nice" And it got me to wondering why?
I was carrying my Kimber in a VM II with a t-shirt tucked in, so it was just the grip exposed.
I OC when I want and don't worry that much what other people think....It's impossible to please everyone, so I please me

ecorrigan · April 5th, 2009, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerryM

Although legal I never OC except when going to and from the range.

It is interesting that one cannot OC in a Walmart, quick stop gas if beer is sold, or anywhere alcohol is sold even if not for consumption on the premises. One can carry in those places if CC, but not any place that serves alcohol.

Regards,
Jerry

I've gotta say, I hope you're just referring to your local Wally-World when you say it's illegal due to the amount of OCers I see here doing so! No-one here has ever said anything about how it's not allowed at our local store!!
I OC everywhere I go. I've OC'd in Target, Borders, Pier 1, IHOP, Sizzler, Wal-Mart, grocery stores and so many other places without incident.

Sorry for digressing. I carry my M&P 45 in a Serpa CQC Holster, strong-side of course!! It's a comfortable setup and an awesome pistol! I love it!!

paramedic70002 · April 5th, 2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdwolf

Mississippi is an open carry State if you read our Constitution, but our AG stated that a holster Conceals part of the gun. So now you have to have a Firearms permit to open carry.
I OC about 25% of the time(more in middle of summer) depending on outfit.
Bad guys don't use holsters, and most people know that.
I've had a cop ask me" you on the job" I replied "no,but I do have a permit" He replied "that's what I thought, I don't know many officers with a carry rig that nice" And it got me to wondering why?
I was carrying my Kimber in a VM II with a t-shirt tucked in, so it was just the grip exposed.
I OC when I want and don't worry that much what other people think....It's impossible to please everyone, so I please me

Sounds like it's time for a clear holster!

zigziggityzo · April 5th, 2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paramedic70002

Sounds like it's time for a clear holster!

Or this one:

Snake Eater · April 6th, 2009, 02:11 PM

Mostly I carry my SA XD45ACP Tac in a BH CQC Serpa level II on right hip 3:00. I will sometimes carry in my Crossbreed Supertuck IWB shirt tucked behind holster.

Snake Eater · April 6th, 2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerryM

Although legal I never OC except when going to and from the range.

It is interesting that one cannot OC in a Walmart, quick stop gas if beer is sold, or anywhere alcohol is sold even if not for consumption on the premises. One can carry in those places if CC, but not any place that serves alcohol.

Regards,
Jerry

What state do you live in.

Here in VA we can pretty much carry anywhere except the usual courts gov'mt buildings but have to OC in a rest. that serves alcohol is served. I OC in wally world everyday here.

tyjax · May 27th, 2009, 05:13 PM

I carry my XD-45 Tac in the XD Gear holster. Strong side (of course) bout the 3:30 position. Open carry everyday and proud to.

Tom357 · May 27th, 2009, 09:42 PM

I use a Level II Serpa CQC Autolock in paddle configuration, when I have to OC. I carry concealed most of the time in a Brommeland MaxCon V.

1911shooter · June 1st, 2009, 01:12 PM

O/C all the time here in P.A. totally leagal and preemption laws make it illegal for towns cities and municapalities to restrict that. the only exception here is you need an LTCF to carry in a vehicle or in Philadelphia.

April 4th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#42
cdwolf VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MS Posts: 2,166	Mississippi is an open carry State if you read our Constitution, but our AG stated that a holster Conceals part of the gun. So now you have to have a Firearms permit to open carry. I OC about 25% of the time(more in middle of summer) depending on outfit. Bad guys don't use holsters, and most people know that. I've had a cop ask me" you on the job" I replied "no,but I do have a permit" He replied "that's what I thought, I don't know many officers with a carry rig that nice" And it got me to wondering why? I was carrying my Kimber in a VM II with a t-shirt tucked in, so it was just the grip exposed. I OC when I want and don't worry that much what other people think....It's impossible to please everyone, so I please me __________________ GUN CONTROL= I WANT TO BE THE ONE IN CONTROL OF THE GUN A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

April 6th, 2009, 02:11 PM	#46
Snake Eater Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 38	Mostly I carry my SA XD45ACP Tac in a BH CQC Serpa level II on right hip 3:00. I will sometimes carry in my Crossbreed Supertuck IWB shirt tucked behind holster. __________________ A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the rights of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. 2nd Amendment. For Those Who FOUGHT For It FREEDOM Has a Flavor the Protected WILL NEVER KNOW. SEMPER FI!!

May 27th, 2009, 09:42 PM	#49
Tom357 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 871	I use a Level II Serpa CQC Autolock in paddle configuration, when I have to OC. I carry concealed most of the time in a Brommeland MaxCon V. __________________ - Tom You have the power to donate life.

June 1st, 2009, 01:12 PM	#50
1911shooter Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 243	O/C all the time here in P.A. totally leagal and preemption laws make it illegal for towns cities and municapalities to restrict that. the only exception here is you need an LTCF to carry in a vehicle or in Philadelphia. __________________ When the dust settles only the prepared will survive. NRA LIFE MEMBER remember the only thing common about common sense is that its not that common Shoot low boys their riding Shetland ponies.

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April 4th, 2009, 03:09 PM	#41
Chroode Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 214	Hi, I'm here in Arizona and I am very much the concealed carry person. BUT, I have been entertaining the idea of open carry for the fact of showing I carry and am proud of it. A couple of days ago I met a fellow gun owner at a gas station to buy some Speer Goldot Short Barrelled ammo for my .45. I had contacted him through an ad he had on backpage.com He was open carrying a S&W .44 magnum in a leather holster. He said he was waiting for his CCW. Since that encounter I have started open carrying. I live and work here in Phoenix, which is the 5th largest city in the US. NOBODY has said ANYTHING about the open carry, except my neighbor who started talking about his own 9mm. I am going to keep trying this from time to time and see how it goes, but so far nobody in this big city seems to care.

May 27th, 2009, 05:13 PM	#48
tyjax New Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gila, NM Posts: 5	I carry my XD-45 Tac in the XD Gear holster. Strong side (of course) bout the 3:30 position. Open carry everyday and proud to.