First time OC at Walmart

jeepnjay · May 9th, 2009, 01:50 AM

I posted this over on OCDO about a week ago. I have oc'd around my small town of St Albans for a while without any problems. So after reviewing the many responses on here pertaining to questions about maine laws and walmart corporate policy yesterday, I got in my truck and made my usual run to Newport with my 3yr old daughter. Had to stow my pistol unloaded while in truck, dont have CCW yet . Loaded my Makarov an holstered it strong side in a fobus paddle and walked in. Greeter welcomed me and gave my daughter a smile sticker as usual. Went thru the garden section, ammo (just looking), pharmacy, groceries, then to the checkout. As far as I know no odd looks the cashier definately noticed, she was looking at it while I loaded the belt. But did not seem uncomfortable about it. Greeter said have a nice day and I did!! I look forward to carrying more.

All in all a non event.

Jay

This is a question I posted over there and maybe someone here could help. Well, I have grown very comfortable with oc everywhere. But one issue really bugs me. I am getting tired of disarming and clearing my pistol every time I get in the truck. Which brings me to a question. In a vehicle, w/o a CCW, What is the proper procedure for securing your firearm. Does it have to be unloaded and out of reach or can it be loaded but in plain view? I cant seem to find anything on this.

Thanks

Jay

j1999t · May 9th, 2009, 04:34 AM

well i know this doesnt apply to you guys, but in colorado, u can CC in a vehicle, with a chambered firearm and loaded mag... but i have yet to OC (ive only had my gun for a month)

Pikachu711 · May 9th, 2009, 06:18 AM

I find it somewhat amazing that the vast majority of people I meet when I OC don't have issues with this mode of carry. As long at it's legal, and we act as respeonsible adults I don't see why the average people we meet should have issues with OC. So far I've had very little problems OC here in Las Vegas.

The odd part is that I have not seen anyone else doing the same thing. I can't wait to encounter someone else who's OC'ing the same time I've done so.

jfl · May 9th, 2009, 08:17 AM

No OC in Florida, but when I go to Virginia I do, just to get the feel of it; I find it a non-event each time ... so far.
I end up forgettting about the gun after a few minutes.

retsupt99 · May 9th, 2009, 11:33 AM

To the OP, glad it went smoothly, not always the case as you can read in many of the threads.

Another FL resident here who can't OC, but I am thinking about trying it when we are in MI to see the grandkids in a couple of months.

FlyboyLDB · May 9th, 2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepnjay

This is a question I posted over there and maybe someone here could help. Well, I have grown very comfortable with oc everywhere. But one issue really bugs me. I am getting tired of disarming and clearing my pistol every time I get in the truck. Which brings me to a question. In a vehicle, w/o a CCW, What is the proper procedure for securing your firearm. Does it have to be unloaded and out of reach or can it be loaded but in plain view? I cant seem to find anything on this.

Thanks

Jay

Every state is different. Here in GA, on the seat in plain view, in the console or in the glove box - all legal without a permit. Does not mean will not get a LEO who does not know the law. I don't know if I were a LEO and walked up with a gun just in the seat - might put me on edge.

JerryM · May 9th, 2009, 02:25 PM

In NM you can carry in your auto, without a CCW, loaded or unloaded, and concealed or open.
You cannot OC in Walmart because they sell alcohol.

Best,
Jerry

Squawker · May 10th, 2009, 02:22 AM

Pikachu, while open carry is legal here, I would avoid the strip. Metro is almost guaranteed to get a man with a gun call, and you may enjoy your next meal as a concrete buffet. Not right, but very likely to happen. Also, open carry on a casino will likely get you asked to leave. I carry concealed in casinos regularly (in fact, since I never leave home without my gun, every time I'm in a casino I'm carrying concealed).

halfcrazy · May 10th, 2009, 07:24 AM

while i CC in that same walmart very regularly i never OC'd there. I have always been a little reluctant to OC or maybe just to nervous? I OC at home and around Corinna at times but mostly i CC

as for vehicle carry my understanding is without a permit then unloaded in plain view

rmodel65 · May 10th, 2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyboyLDB

Every state is different. Here in GA, on the seat in plain view, in the console or in the glove box - all legal without a permit. Does not mean will not get a LEO who does not know the law. I don't know if I were a LEO and walked up with a gun just in the seat - might put me on edge.

you can only put it in the glove box if you're eligible for a permit(which an out of state resident isnt) as for OCing the gun in the car with current case law you cant really do that either, i guess you could hang the pistol from the rear view

May 9th, 2009, 06:18 AM	#3
Pikachu711 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,093	I find it somewhat amazing that the vast majority of people I meet when I OC don't have issues with this mode of carry. As long at it's legal, and we act as respeonsible adults I don't see why the average people we meet should have issues with OC. So far I've had very little problems OC here in Las Vegas. The odd part is that I have not seen anyone else doing the same thing. I can't wait to encounter someone else who's OC'ing the same time I've done so. __________________ "80 Million gun owners can't be wrong!" Glock 26 (9mm) Nevada CFP Holder NRA Member

May 9th, 2009, 08:17 AM	#4
jfl Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Palm Beach County, FL Posts: 1,349	No OC in Florida, but when I go to Virginia I do, just to get the feel of it; I find it a non-event each time ... so far. I end up forgettting about the gun after a few minutes. __________________ The first rule of a gunfight: "Don't be there !" jfl (NRA Life Member/Instructor - GOA - IDPA - GSSF - ex-IHMSA)

May 9th, 2009, 11:33 AM	#5
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,693	To the OP, glad it went smoothly, not always the case as you can read in many of the threads. Another FL resident here who can't OC, but I am thinking about trying it when we are in MI to see the grandkids in a couple of months. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

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May 9th, 2009, 01:50 AM	#1
jeepnjay New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Maine Posts: 12	I posted this over on OCDO about a week ago. I have oc'd around my small town of St Albans for a while without any problems. So after reviewing the many responses on here pertaining to questions about maine laws and walmart corporate policy yesterday, I got in my truck and made my usual run to Newport with my 3yr old daughter. Had to stow my pistol unloaded while in truck, dont have CCW yet . Loaded my Makarov an holstered it strong side in a fobus paddle and walked in. Greeter welcomed me and gave my daughter a smile sticker as usual. Went thru the garden section, ammo (just looking), pharmacy, groceries, then to the checkout. As far as I know no odd looks the cashier definately noticed, she was looking at it while I loaded the belt. But did not seem uncomfortable about it. Greeter said have a nice day and I did!! I look forward to carrying more. All in all a non event. Jay This is a question I posted over there and maybe someone here could help. Well, I have grown very comfortable with oc everywhere. But one issue really bugs me. I am getting tired of disarming and clearing my pistol every time I get in the truck. Which brings me to a question. In a vehicle, w/o a CCW, What is the proper procedure for securing your firearm. Does it have to be unloaded and out of reach or can it be loaded but in plain view? I cant seem to find anything on this. Thanks Jay

May 9th, 2009, 04:34 AM	#2
j1999t New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 11	well i know this doesnt apply to you guys, but in colorado, u can CC in a vehicle, with a chambered firearm and loaded mag... but i have yet to OC (ive only had my gun for a month)

May 9th, 2009, 02:25 PM	#7
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,693	In NM you can carry in your auto, without a CCW, loaded or unloaded, and concealed or open. You cannot OC in Walmart because they sell alcohol. Best, Jerry

May 10th, 2009, 02:22 AM	#8
Squawker Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,456	Pikachu, while open carry is legal here, I would avoid the strip. Metro is almost guaranteed to get a man with a gun call, and you may enjoy your next meal as a concrete buffet. Not right, but very likely to happen. Also, open carry on a casino will likely get you asked to leave. I carry concealed in casinos regularly (in fact, since I never leave home without my gun, every time I'm in a casino I'm carrying concealed).

May 10th, 2009, 07:24 AM	#9
halfcrazy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: maine Posts: 182	while i CC in that same walmart very regularly i never OC'd there. I have always been a little reluctant to OC or maybe just to nervous? I OC at home and around Corinna at times but mostly i CC as for vehicle carry my understanding is without a permit then unloaded in plain view