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If Open carry Became Legal Tomorrow...
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:07 am
by TC6969
I know the "HEY! EVERYBODY LOOK AT ME!" crowd would be all over it, but how many of you would actually strap one on and go out in public?
Re: If Open carry Became Legal Tomorrow...
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:23 am
by TheSurvivalist
I prefer the element of surprise on my side.
Not saying I wouldn't ever do it, but 99.9% of the time, I would carry concealed.
Re: If Open carry Became Legal Tomorrow...
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:36 am
by FfNJGTFO
TC6969 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:07 am
I know the "HEY! EVERYBODY LOOK AT ME!" crowd would be all over it, but how many of you would actually strap one on and go out in public?
I would not... for both the "element of surprise" factor as well as the SWATing factor. Until there is a cultural change, and people start getting used to people carrying openly without a badge next to it, some snowflakes will still freak and want to SWAT the carrier. Don't need that aggravation.
Perhaps, I might OC in places where it is SOP (i.e. outdoor range, etc. etc.).
Re: If Open carry Became Legal Tomorrow...
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:40 am
by Keith
FfNJGTFO wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:36 am
TC6969 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:07 am
I know the "HEY! EVERYBODY LOOK AT ME!" crowd would be all over it, but how many of you would actually strap one on and go out in public?
I would not... for both the "element of surprise" factor as well as the SWATing factor. Until there is a cultural change, and people start getting used to people carrying openly without a badge next to it, some snowflakes will still freak and want to SWAT the carrier. Don't need that aggravation.
Perhaps, I might OC in places where it is SOP (i.e. outdoor range, etc. etc.).
This 100%.
Re: If Open carry Became Legal Tomorrow...
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:01 pm
by Racer88
Nope.
I treat it as a "need to know" status. No desire to carry openly. Though, I might in the appropriate context, such as camping in the wilderness.
Re: If Open carry Became Legal Tomorrow...
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:05 pm
by tector
Most of the time, no, but perhaps occasionally for comfort. There are also times you might legitimately want a bit of an intimidation factor. After a bad hurricane I might want to advise miscreants to just steer clear and find easier prey. I remember one time I had to go into a migrant housing complex in Belle Glade. I carried, but OC would have been a good option to have. I think surprise is usually the best element, but avoiding issues altogether through deterrence has a place, too. The best shoot is the one you never have to make.
Re: If Open carry Became Legal Tomorrow...
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:42 pm
by Tenzing_Norgay
No, with the exception of coming across a crowd of Libs during the course of a protest, brunch, mall, etc. THEN I would "whip it out".
Re: If Open carry Became Legal Tomorrow...
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:09 pm
by Skoll
Nope. I wouldn't OC unless it was for work or some kind of field thing. Just normal everyday life? You don't need to know that I'm packing.
Re: If Open carry Became Legal Tomorrow...
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:50 pm
by joel
tector wrote: ↑Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:05 pm
Most of the time, no, but perhaps occasionally for comfort. There are also times you might legitimately want a bit of an intimidation factor. After a bad hurricane I might want to advise miscreants to just steer clear and find easier prey. I remember one time I had to go into a migrant housing complex in Belle Glade. I carried, but OC would have been a good option to have. I think surprise is usually the best element, but avoiding issues altogether through deterrence has a place, too. The best shoot is the one you never have to make.
+1
Re: If Open carry Became Legal Tomorrow...
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:17 pm
by Taco
It's hot in Florida. I may want to tuck my cover shirt under my holster to help it breathe at times- like when getting into a hot car or driving a long distance. I may want to remove my cover shirt completely if I'm amongst friends. I do open carry about half the time at home or in my yard (feeding the animals, yard work, etc). I may on occasion open carry, but generally, I'd carry the same way I do now. It would be really nice to have the option, especially since it is an option nearly everywhere else in the country.