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April 18th, 2009, 07:45 PM
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Location: Gleason, Tennessee
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Spotted my first open carrier today!
I debated on whether or not to open carry this weekend, but since I've never seen anyone else OC around here, I chose not to.
But I did see someone who did! For the first time ever in this area, I saw someone proudly OC in wally world here in Milan, TN.  I wanted to say "hi" but I was walking out and he was walking in. Anyone else notice OC gaining more popularity in their areas?
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April 18th, 2009, 09:07 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Central Florida
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I have yet to see someone oc . On a poll I saw there were not that many who did. Most of the people responding were concealed carry. The only people I have seen OC are workers in gun shops , some one related to police work or security guards.
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April 19th, 2009, 11:18 AM
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Location: Tennessee
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My experience where I am here in Middle Tennessee is that it is still not common, but I do occasionally see people do it. I also don't get out much....
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April 19th, 2009, 11:23 AM
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Distinguished Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Palm Beach County, FL
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I live in Florida, no OC
 But, if it was legal, I would, not all the time. "A right not exercised is a right lost"
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April 19th, 2009, 11:52 AM
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New Member
 Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Tennessee
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I just got my permit a few weeks ago Iam about 50/50 on concealled and open .When i do carry open its as is if i was carrying concealled havent had any problems a question or two here and there such as if iam a leo or what iam i carrying .Still not very common in my neck of the woods .
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April 19th, 2009, 02:11 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Maine
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Unfortunately, I've never seen anyone OCing. My brother has, though.
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April 19th, 2009, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Lynden, WA
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I've never seen anyone open carry that wasn't a gun shop owner, in the military, or a cop ether. Although there was that one time I walked by a mirror...
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April 19th, 2009, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: West Tennessee
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I've open carried in that same Wal Mart. And on multiple occasions, I've seen another doing the same. On one occasion, they wouldn't let my buy .45s because I was carrying my 9mil.
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April 19th, 2009, 10:48 PM
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Distinguished Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Anchorage Alaska
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I have OCd a few times in Wal Mart, was asked to conceal my sidearm or leave. Needless to say I had a pleasant conversation with the store manager who happens to be pro-2A and apologized for the way I was treated.
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April 19th, 2009, 10:55 PM
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Location: Central Florida
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Quote:
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