OC is becoming easier in TN. - Page 4

HKR · June 29th, 2009, 01:06 AM

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I think a lot has to do with how one dresses and carry's himself as to how people react to open carry

This also an excellent point. More so the "carry's him/herself" to me than how you dress. I'm usually dressed fairly casually and rarely tuck in my shirt. T-shirt/polo, cargo shorts and Chacos are my normal attire when not attending work or a school function. I'm not going to be mistaken for LEO unless it's the UC beach patrol. Sometimes I let the beard grow for a couple of weeks before shaving just because...
I'm also not a "natural smiler". I've been asked all my life what's wrong or am I in a bad mood. It's just my normal facial expression. I like to think of it as neutral or focused. However, I've always made a concerted effort to look people in the eye and speak, nod and smile. It takes a little effort, but I've seen so many people's demeanor change as a result of just a "good morning" or "exscuse me, ma'am/sir". I try to do this whether I'm OCing, CCing or not carrying at all.
Believe me when I say I truely believe holding the door for someone or helping them pick something up they have dropped is going to make a bigger impression on most than the fact that you have a gun on your belt. At least I hope so.

Captain Crunch · June 29th, 2009, 01:44 AM

This is your final warning, folks.

One more CC versus OC debate post will get this thread closed.

As I said before, if you don't approve of open carry, that's your business, but many do, and that is their business.

Respect is a two way street.

TN_Mike · June 29th, 2009, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rock.45

I still don't understand why anyone wants to carry open in public . it up sets people who are not firearm owners, hell it bother's me and I carry every day all day long, but no one knows I'm carrying a firearm . I don't have to walk around like Wyatt Earp and give up the advantage of concealment. It really bothers other people . some place's I can see the need for open carry , Walmart isn't a of them.

I open carry almost exclusively in the spring/summer/fall months and I have never, not once had anyone get upset with it. You, as a fellow carrier shouldn't let it bother you.

My personal feeling is, if the gun is in a quality holster, then most people won't be upset. Your average criminal won't have their gun in a holster. Just shoved in their waistband. And they won't be carrying that gun openly either. They will be hiding it. Food for thought.

I know of around 20 other people in my small town who open carry. It isn't uncommon here in Shelby County at all.

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Originally Posted by jem102

I think most LEO's and Security outfits have gone to the level 2&3 retention holsters to stop the "grab" from others. Do any of you use them or feel they are necessary especially when shopping and/or moving through crowded areas? As I consider my position on open carry this always comes to mind as I would be personally devastated if someone were to wrench my pistol away from me and injure another. Maybe this is not even a real possibility.

I use a Blackhawk SERPA Level II holster when I carry. Open or concealed.

newhunter1 · June 29th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Hey everyone...I travel alot thru Tennessee, but I live in Illinois. I have applied for a Florida CCW, however here is my question. Can I open carry legally while being a Communist resident of Illinois? If so can any one give me a link to the legal code if this is legal? Thanks

kentuckycarry · June 30th, 2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by newhunter1

Hey everyone...I travel alot thru Tennessee, but I live in Illinois. I have applied for a Florida CCW, however here is my question. Can I open carry legally while being a Communist resident of Illinois? If so can any one give me a link to the legal code if this is legal? Thanks

Not in Tn. You must have a permit to OC. Here in Ky you can open carry without a permit. You can get a Pennsylvania permit ( easy to get ) and you can carry in other states. Utah, Florida and a few others are good too.

Bunny · June 30th, 2009, 01:27 PM

No permit needed to OC here in North Carolina, newhunter1.

Henry · June 30th, 2009, 04:22 PM

I am getting interested in open carry, and I know that in Indiana, with a permit, it is legal. However, I never have seen anyone open carrying in this part of Indiana (Columbus, Nashville, Seymour). I don't currently have a holster for open carry, but I think if I did I would give it a try. It would definitely be interesting to see the reactions, if any, I got.

newhunter1 · June 30th, 2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kentuckycarry

Not in Tn. You must have a permit to OC. Here in Ky you can open carry without a permit. You can get a Pennsylvania permit ( easy to get ) and you can carry in other states. Utah, Florida and a few others are good too.

Wow! I am glad I didn't get pulled over as I was OC'ing in my truck...however I did get out of my truck at a gas station while OC'ing and filled up. Now another question...can I OC in my vechicle while traveling thru your beautiful state? (Tennessee) If so can someone still post a link to the legal code so that I can print out.

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Originally Posted by Bunny

No permit needed to OC here in North Carolina, newhunter1.

Bunny,

I vacation in Holden Beach, NC every 2-3 years. That is good to know...plus I love your state as well.

orangevol · June 30th, 2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by newhunter1

Wow! I am glad I didn't get pulled over as I was OC'ing in my truck...however I did get out of my truck at a gas station while OC'ing and filled up. Now another question...can I OC in my vechicle while traveling thru your beautiful state? (Tennessee) If so can someone still post a link to the legal code so that I can print out

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I'm not an attorney, but I am staying in a Homewood Suites in Lubbock, TX this week...I think the laws apply to the state you are in at the time.

Look over our TN website: Handgun Carry Permits

June 29th, 2009, 01:44 AM	#32
Captain Crunch 1943 - 2009 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montana Posts: 10,408	*This is your final warning, folks.* One more CC versus OC debate post will get this thread closed. As I said before, if you don't approve of open carry, that's your business, but many do, and that is their business. Respect is a two way street. __________________ When you’re wounded and left on Afghanistan’s plains, And the women come out to cut up what remains, Just roll to your rifle and blow out your brains, And go to your God like a soldier. Rudyard Kipling Terry

June 30th, 2009, 01:27 PM	#36
Bunny Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Carolina - LKN Posts: 1,198	No permit needed to OC here in North Carolina, newhunter1. __________________ Don't frisk me, I am the weapon. Sig Sauer P239 DAK (9mm) NRA Member & Pistol Instructor www.vanguardnc.com

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June 29th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#34
newhunter1 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alton, IL Posts: 52	Hey everyone...I travel alot thru Tennessee, but I live in Illinois. I have applied for a Florida CCW, however here is my question. Can I open carry legally while being a Communist resident of Illinois? If so can any one give me a link to the legal code if this is legal? Thanks

June 30th, 2009, 04:22 PM	#37
Henry Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 74	I am getting interested in open carry, and I know that in Indiana, with a permit, it is legal. However, I never have seen anyone open carrying in this part of Indiana (Columbus, Nashville, Seymour). I don't currently have a holster for open carry, but I think if I did I would give it a try. It would definitely be interesting to see the reactions, if any, I got.