So, I should OC but not seem like I have a gun? Huh? - Page 2

BlackJack · June 1st, 2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sspargo

The only thing I think you missed is the fact that he walking you out to the car probably had nothing to do with protecting you. I'm not faulting him for it but some men will use any excuse to be around a nice looking woman. That's all.

BINGO!!!!!!

MiloSC · June 1st, 2009, 02:23 AM

The gun store employee may very well have walked you out for your safety. After all, as you mentioned, your Sig was in its plastic case. All it would take is a BG to jump out and grab your bags and now he's the proud new owner of a Sig and all associated accessories. Probably seems a bit ridiculous since you parked right out front. Better safe than sorry I guess.

wolfshead · June 1st, 2009, 02:45 AM

Walk you to your car? That sounds like VIP treatment to me....Didn't know Charlotte NC was that dangerous...

Bunny · June 1st, 2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rugergirl

Man, oh man, I hope Archer has that right. If the guy meant anything else by that statement, I would have been making a big return really fast.
I love my local fun shop, great bunch of people there, ladies and gentlemen and none of them would ever say something like that to a female customer, without making it clear that they were offering to escort a customer with their hands full.
They know how to generate repeat business by the way they treat their customers. Want a holster for that new gun, they will grab everything in the store that fits and let you try them on. Want to try some new grips, they will install them and let you try them. Last purchase, buy a new gun and the owner tossed in 50 rounds of carry ammo.

"Fun shop!" Rugergirl, I am stealing that, that's great!
They had great customer service, it sounded a lot like your store, just except for that last part.

Maybe you guys are on to something though. Maybe it was just like, a courtesy thing, they knew my hands were full, and that my gun was empty and it a case, and wanted to make sure nobody tried to steal it on the 10-yard walk to my bunnymobile? I didn't get the feeling that they were being condescending, I just felt very confused.

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Originally Posted by ASSA9

Plus there is nothing that says they (anti gun nut) won't lie about
your actions and get you put in jail.To me its not worth it.

Well nuts. I didn't think about that. Hmmm...now I'm rethinking.

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Originally Posted by ASSA9

Now about the guy who escorted you out of the store.
If its a big chain store, not just a small hole in the wall gun store,
most big places have a policy about escorting people who buy guns
out when they check out ,but I've never seen that when you already
have a gun and are just trying on holsters,all they ask is that you don't
try putting your gun into their holsters with a loaded gun in their store.
What store was it?That just don't sound right to me!

BTW I just picked up 150 rounds of 9MM at Wal Mart if you need any.
I am willing to share at cost the next time we go shooting ,just an FYI.

It was big, but not a chain. Yeah, as long as I cleared it and showed them it was clear, they let me walk around and try on all the holsters. But when it got busy, they asked me to put my gun in my purse while I walked to the different departments. (I asked if I was going to be in trouble for concealing, but they said it was fine.)

*shrug*

Well, I'm sure I'll be back again, they're the biggest store I've seen so far. If it happens next time, I'll just have to ask "what do you mean?"

Maybe it was because I bought a ton of stuff and it was a courtesy thing?

Arko · June 1st, 2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by archer51

I may be mistaken, but I think they were referring to the cased Sig. Not wanting someone to try and take advantage of the fact that you were not armed at the time.

As to OC or CC that is going to be something that you decide which is right for you. Not everyone feels comfortable OC'ing. I do sometimes, but as a general rule I CC mostly. Not all circumstances lend themselves to OC'ing. You will have to decide when and if you wish to OC and how much.

That's kind of what I read into it. Robbery target with gun in box. (??)

Arko · June 1st, 2009, 09:11 AM

Or maybe he was just sweet on you and didn't know about Mr. Bunny!

ferretray · June 1st, 2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sspargo

The only thing I think you missed is the fact that he walking you out to the car probably had nothing to do with protecting you. I'm not faulting him for it but some men will use any excuse to be around a nice looking woman. That's all.

Yep!

shooterX · June 1st, 2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SubNine

Don't let other people tell you how you should carry, especially gun store employees. I would think since you're armed you don't need a big man to walk you out to your car which is literally just outside. Open carry can be a deterrent, but if you're not watching your six o clock, its a possibility you can become a target for someone who wants your sidearm. You need to weigh the risks and benefits of CC and OC and see which fits your lifestyle better.

I can't stand people who tell me I should carry a certain way, unless they're going to be my body guard and carry my gun for me, I'm going to carry how I see fit so as long as it remains legal.

+1 Do what works for you!

chains1240 · June 1st, 2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SubNine

Don't let other people tell you how you should carry, especially gun store employees. I would think since you're armed you don't need a big man to walk you out to your car which is literally just outside. Open carry can be a deterrent, but if you're not watching your six o clock, its a possibility you can become a target for someone who wants your sidearm. You need to weigh the risks and benefits of CC and OC and see which fits your lifestyle better.

I can't stand people who tell me I should carry a certain way, unless they're going to be my body guard and carry my gun for me, I'm going to carry how I see fit so as long as it remains legal.

I couldn't agree more. Carry the way YOU feel most comfortable that is still legal. I would only feel comfortable carrying OPEN while hiking in the National Forest or working on my friends property, he is a dairy farmer that owns 180 acres and is incredibly pro-gun. But that is just me. I like the idea of CC because nobody knows I am armed and I do not have to answer any political or legal questions to other citizens. I get tired of answering questions, one of the reasons I cover my tattoos more often. Carry how you feel most comfortable.

LinkT · June 2nd, 2009, 02:11 PM

Sspargo definitely has the answer to this one. The ridiculous reason just proves it.

June 1st, 2009, 02:23 AM	#12
MiloSC Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 181	The gun store employee may very well have walked you out for your safety. After all, as you mentioned, your Sig was in its plastic case. All it would take is a BG to jump out and grab your bags and now he's the proud new owner of a Sig and all associated accessories. Probably seems a bit ridiculous since you parked right out front. Better safe than sorry I guess. __________________ When in doubt empty the magazine. "There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy." - George Washington

June 1st, 2009, 02:45 AM	#13
wolfshead Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mercer Island WA Posts: 432	Walk you to your car? That sounds like VIP treatment to me....Didn't know Charlotte NC was that dangerous... __________________ Vince K Aerospace Designer, Freemason, NRA member ___________________________________ ma nishma?

June 1st, 2009, 09:11 AM	#16
Arko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 588	Or maybe he was just sweet on you and didn't know about Mr. Bunny! __________________ "Don't Tread on Me"

June 2nd, 2009, 02:11 PM	#20
LinkT Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 56	Sspargo definitely has the answer to this one. The ridiculous reason just proves it. __________________ Life is about choices. One who chooses to attack without cause has also chosen to accept whatever defensive measures his target has readied. If this includes violence and death, so be it. G26--->Supertuck

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