Should I Open Carry? - Page 2

larefugee · October 10th, 2009, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jumpwing

If you choose to open carry, how prepared are you for snotty comments, snide remarks, and verbal hostility from those who don't share your enthusiasm for firearms?

Like this, for example:

Ram Rod · October 10th, 2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

I was thinking of open carrying but my dad says not to because you become a target. I just feel that the BG will steer clean of you altogether. How do you feel?

Thoughts... Comments... Situations... Please

Personally, I think if you can open carry legally wherever you are, you ought to at least try it and see how it's going to work for you. Making you a target? Criminals look for easier prey IMO. At the bank.....use the drive thru instead of going inside. Just my advice.

justherenow · October 10th, 2009, 08:52 AM

I OC/CC often, depends on my mood and who I am with. I have no problem going to my local Stop N' Rob OC'ing, or even my local Chase bank branch. I do my best to keep it concealed when I go to my fathers, he is not against guns, just against me having them because I have kids and I do not have alot of extra income. He knows I have one, and like i told him, he never knows when it is on me, no biggie.

I do not feel like a target because I am armed. I have OC'ed for a bit, I dont even think anyone notices too much. I live in a state where OC is not common, I have never seen anyone other then LEO's doing it.

I find I am more aware of things when I OC, no sure why. Either way, carry the way your comfortable and what is legal in your state.

wmhawth · October 10th, 2009, 09:08 AM

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Depends on your reason for carry. If protection for yourself and your family is all that's on your agenda I'd say no.
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William

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can you elaborate on that?

I just feel that if you are open carrying in public places you probably have something on your mind other than just self protection. As another poster stated, this is a "thin ice" topic and out of respect for forum rules I won't elaborate further.

archer51 · October 10th, 2009, 10:44 AM

In states where it is legal OC is a personal decision you have to make. Since your profile says your located in Metro Detroit I think you'll need to be prepared for quite a bit of scrutiny from not only the people on the street, but LEO as well. I doubt that by wearing a gun openly it will cause you to become a target for criminal. Good luck on your decision.

jahwarrior72 · October 10th, 2009, 02:57 PM

i doubt OCing will make you a target, at least by criminals. criminals, by their nature, are cowards. they prey on those they perceive as being easy marks, and will usually flee if presented with forceful resistance. the sight of a gun will usually defuse any attempt on their part to victimize you; at least, that's been my experience. they'll see the gun, and move on.

who you will be targeted by are LEO's who are unaware of the law, or think they are above it, and sheep, who will hate you for being not being a potential victim. make no mistake, any idiot who walks up to you and says things like "you're scaring everybody" or "that makes me uncomfortable" is NOT afraid of you. anyone who would go up to an armed individual and give them a piece of their mind knows full well that they are safe in the presence of such an individual.

Bob O · October 10th, 2009, 03:22 PM

If you can be as cool as this guy while OCing go at it!!!

YouTube - William Kostric's (man with gun) rational conversation with Portsmouth NH detective Corey McDonald
YouTube - Chris Matthews Hardball: Protester William Kostric brings gun to presidential town hall in NH

Bobo

paramedic70002 · October 10th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Every state has LEOs that OC, some even in plain clothes. How often are they targeted?

Spec · October 10th, 2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by QKShooter

Thin Ice Thread.

Expect post deletes if your thread turns into an "open carry VS concealed carry" thread.

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I DON'T carry concealed im 18 my only option is OC so i just want some thoughts

Spec · October 10th, 2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by larefugee

Like this, for example:

I don't care about others 2 cent comments

October 10th, 2009, 08:52 AM	#13
justherenow Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 459	I OC/CC often, depends on my mood and who I am with. I have no problem going to my local Stop N' Rob OC'ing, or even my local Chase bank branch. I do my best to keep it concealed when I go to my fathers, he is not against guns, just against me having them because I have kids and I do not have alot of extra income. He knows I have one, and like i told him, he never knows when it is on me, no biggie. I do not feel like a target because I am armed. I have OC'ed for a bit, I dont even think anyone notices too much. I live in a state where OC is not common, I have never seen anyone other then LEO's doing it. I find I am more aware of things when I OC, no sure why. Either way, carry the way your comfortable and what is legal in your state. __________________ -------------------------- Ohio CHL since 1/29/2009 Those who trade liberty for security have neither. ~John Adams 64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.

October 10th, 2009, 02:57 PM	#16
jahwarrior72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: the raggedy edge Posts: 1,047	i doubt OCing will make you a target, at least by criminals. criminals, by their nature, are cowards. they prey on those they perceive as being easy marks, and will usually flee if presented with forceful resistance. the sight of a gun will usually defuse any attempt on their part to victimize you; at least, that's been my experience. they'll see the gun, and move on. who you will be targeted by are LEO's who are unaware of the law, or think they are above it, and sheep, who will hate you for being not being a potential victim. make no mistake, any idiot who walks up to you and says things like "you're scaring everybody" or "that makes me uncomfortable" is NOT afraid of you. anyone who would go up to an armed individual and give them a piece of their mind knows full well that they are safe in the presence of such an individual. __________________ *1 in 150 children are diagnosed with autism. two of them are mine.* http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=19644781

October 10th, 2009, 03:22 PM	#17
Bob O Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central, VA Posts: 253	If you can be as cool as this guy while OCing go at it!!! YouTube - William Kostric's (man with gun) rational conversation with Portsmouth NH detective Corey McDonald YouTube - Chris Matthews Hardball: Protester William Kostric brings gun to presidential town hall in NH Bobo __________________ Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other" ~John Adams

October 10th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#18
paramedic70002 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Franklin, VA Posts: 2,682	Every state has LEOs that OC, some even in plain clothes. How often are they targeted? __________________ Guns Save Lives. Paramedics Save Lives. But... Paramedics With Guns Scare People!

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October 10th, 2009, 10:44 AM	#15
archer51 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VA Posts: 6,298	In states where it is legal OC is a personal decision you have to make. Since your profile says your located in Metro Detroit I think you'll need to be prepared for quite a bit of scrutiny from not only the people on the street, but LEO as well. I doubt that by wearing a gun openly it will cause you to become a target for criminal. Good luck on your decision.