Open carry and shooting oneself in the foot

[JediGuy]

I actually agree with much of the tone of this article. I remember the idiocy of gun rights groups meeting in Starbucks a few years back and the immediate thought along the lines of, “Well that’s a stupid thing to do when you’re trying to not put off the 32-yr-old blonde mom stopping by for a latte with her two kids before heading to Target in her athleisure outfit.”

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/...reychenko.html

[MegademiC]

I actually agree with much of the tone of this article. I remember the idiocy of gun rights groups meeting in Starbucks a few years back and the immediate thought along the lines of, “Well that’s a stupid thing to do when you’re trying to not put off the 32-yr-old blonde mom stopping by for a latte with her two kids before heading to Target in her athleisure outfit.”

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/...reychenko.html

Self-proclaimed street activists generally represent the worst of a given group.

[jsbhike]

In your face has worked well for blacks and gays.

[chadbag]

Back in 94 I was big on open carry as a sign of support for the 2A. This was when the original Clinton gun ban was going through / went through. I later decided that it was probably not such a good idea as most people would probably not understand it. I still see it in here in Utah. A couple months ago a black guy was open carrying in Walmart. I was interested in seeing what he was carrying, from a gun-nerd point of view, but was not in the least bit alarmed. If anyone comes into Walmart "open carrying" in their waistband, I might get worried.

I've seen a bunch of open cary in Walmart come to think of it. All nice, decent, respectable guys of all races / ethnicities.

[HMM]

I went to Cracker Barrel leaving Atlanta last Sunday and an older guy was open carrying a 1911. No one said anything, most probably didn't even notice. I was carrying concealed as usual... I'm not a fan because I don't want to be a target, I'd rather blend in... To each their own tho.

[MegademiC]

OC-ing a pistol is a lot different than grocery shopping with body armor (or just chest rig) and a slung rifle.

[Belmont31R]

I actually think its a good thing and people will see its a non issue. People who freak out weren't on your side to begin with.


Plus its protection for CCW people when an inadvertent shirt slip happens.

[Firefly]

OC to me is like you are popping in to get something on the way hunting or some such.

But going out to "prove a point" is turbo lame

[AndyLate]

OC to me is like you are popping in to get something on the way hunting or some such.

But going out to "prove a point" is turbo lame

I also normally open carry a pistol to, from, and at the range but normally don't make any stops. I also use a retention holster.

I see a lot of ranchers open carrying in South Dakota, but they aren't doing it to make a statement.

Andy

[SteyrAUG]

OC to me is like you are popping in to get something on the way hunting or some such.

But going out to "prove a point" is turbo lame

In the summer, because I can, I OC because it's more comfortable. I wear polos and khakis so most people simply assume it's occupational related anyway. I've had a couple people ask and I just answer "it's for work" which is technically true.

If you dress like a professional, responsible person...that is what most people see. If you dress like a clown with a green mohawk and a tactical kilt...people see a crazy person. Demeanor is also important. If you are open carrying a handgun, you can't start shit because someone in the express lane has more than 10 items. If McDonalds ****ed up your food order you have to solve it in a calm, reasonable fashion. Things like that.

Also if you open carry, leave all the second amendment "freedom" message shirts at home.