CCW-How have you responded to being "made"? - Page 3

JBURGII · November 5, 2009, 05:25 AM

Since I have moved back home to Oregon from California I openly carry at all times.. keeps things simple.. a few polite questions.. but no rabid antis.. but since I do OC, I have had a couple of 'reminders' to cover up by local officers.. had to remind them that would be a crime as I have no permit..

Rev Jim II

Zombie_Flesh · November 5, 2009, 09:25 AM

I get "made" often, because I open carry.

My pat answer is "Because I don't know when or where crime will occur" Then I ask them if they are interested in learning to shoot or self defense/CCW. (That's Activism)

I did get made once while CCWing - but it was a co-worker who plopped down in my lap once day. She was a bit startled but didn't say anything even though the company had a very strong no-guns policy. (AOL)

AJChenMPH · November 5, 2009, 09:51 AM

^^^ - must've been friendly with your coworker.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diggers

I think a polite answer no matter how the person is reacting to you carring a gun is the way to go.

A rude person with a gun is just going to make them feel more strongly that people should not be walking around armed.

+1

Haven't been "made" yet, but that's because I live in NJ and can't carry anyways. Once we get over to PA (less than two weeks now), plan is to smile and say, "Yes sir/ma'am. I am licensed to carry it, would you like to see it?" And if they do, they'll also get a glimpse of my Federal creds and shield (I'm not an LEO, but am considered to be an unarmed agent).

nc76 · November 5, 2009, 10:14 AM

I think I was made one time in my truck by a fault of my own. I was riding through a neighborhood where my company had built several homes and was flagged down by two neighbor women walking on the sidewalk who had purchased our homes. They had a question for me about one of their homes. When they came to the passenger window of my truck asking me something, I opened up my console to get a pen to take a note. When I did that I realized that I just exposed my 1911 to both of them. I didn't react and try to shut it real fast, but acted like it was normal (as it was). They didn't say anything, but I saw a kind of wide eyed look from one of the women for a brief second. Come to find out later, one of the women and her husband have their CC permit as well.

N.Schafer · November 5, 2009, 10:14 AM

When people ask me why I carry a firearm I respond "Because I'm civilized" and proceed to explain how.
http://corneredcat.com/Ethics/civilization.aspx

Kurt S. · November 5, 2009, 05:29 PM

I've only ever been made one time that I know of. I often carry a mousegun (.32 or .380) RH back pocket. I'm not a young guy so my pants are either Dockers type or "relaxed fit" jeans. I carry in a Nemesis holster designed for back pocket carry.

The thing is, the person that made me is an old friend, has had a Texas CHL since they became shall issue, and often makes a little game of trying to spot somebody else carrying.

RainDodger · November 5, 2009, 05:51 PM

I just say, "Bond.... James Bond."

Hot brass · November 5, 2009, 10:43 PM

I was in a furniture store and had my fannypack on. The salesman asked if I was a LEO? I asked why? He said, well cops come in here all the time and they have fannypacks? I showed him my wallet and checkbook and he said OH, OK. The gun was in the rear compartment that he never saw.

paintballdude902 · November 5, 2009, 10:58 PM

you work for aol? both my brother and sister in law did till a few years back

i was made once while hunting i was on my own property and it was by a game warden he hadn't said anything to me yet so i didnt tell him i was carrying but the first thing he said is "thats a nice shoulder rig" i said thanks and we talked for a few minutes then i went back to my stand

flrfh213 · November 6, 2009, 12:10 AM

my neighbor asked me a bit ago why i carried and i told him i dont like to fight..... lol

dec41971 · November 6, 2009, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russ69

A lot of the public have not had much exposure to firearms. They only feel safe if they see a cop with a gun. I don't/can't carry but I think I would just say; "Shhhhhhh, I'm undercover". Just hope it's not a cop asking, I wouldn't want to lie to a cop.

Thanx, Russ

Word to the wise Russ, impersonating an office will land you in the slammer. Illegal in every state AFAIK, and implying you are one just gives the cop ammunation to make sure you have a really bad day. Civilian you are ok, but even then, you tell that to the nosy types you might create a lot of problems for yourself.

dec41971 · November 6, 2009, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russ69

A lot of the public have not had much exposure to firearms. They only feel safe if they see a cop with a gun. I don't/can't carry but I think I would just say; "Shhhhhhh, I'm undercover". Just hope it's not a cop asking, I wouldn't want to lie to a cop.

Thanx, Russ

Word to the wise Russ, impersonating an office will land you in the slammer. Illegal in every state AFAIK, and implying you are one just gives the cop ammunation to make sure you have a really bad day. Civilian you are ok, but even then, you tell that to the nosy types you might create a lot of problems for yourself.

Dannix · November 6, 2009, 04:08 AM

I thought public servants were civilians too.

You're absolutely right though. A "it's alright ma'am" would probably have the same effect without insinuating you are ... part of an elite that is often treated as above the law. I am blessed to generally have a good group of boys in blue in my area though.

el gato · November 6, 2009, 06:42 AM

Because I can.

RockyMtnTactical · November 6, 2009, 01:30 PM

Luckily I have never been made (to my knowledge)...

thorazine · November 6, 2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

CCW-How have you responded to being "made"?

I haven't yet been made however in the event I am,

My response depends on...

If I a single.

-and-

If the individual outed me was hot and of the opposite sex.

November 5, 2009, 05:25 AM	#51
JBURGII Member Join Date: October 3, 2008 Posts: 34	Since I have moved back home to Oregon from California I openly carry at all times.. keeps things simple.. a few polite questions.. but no rabid antis.. but since I do OC, I have had a couple of 'reminders' to cover up by local officers.. had to remind them that would be a crime as I have no permit.. Rev Jim II __________________ "The best diplomat that I know is a fully-loaded phaser bank." -- Lt. Cdr. Montgomery Scott

November 5, 2009, 09:25 AM	#52
Zombie_Flesh Member Join Date: April 28, 2009 Posts: 28	I get "made" often, because I open carry. My pat answer is "Because I don't know when or where crime will occur" Then I ask them if they are interested in learning to shoot or self defense/CCW. (That's Activism) I did get made once while CCWing - but it was a co-worker who plopped down in my lap once day. She was a bit startled but didn't say anything even though the company had a very strong no-guns policy. (AOL) Last edited by Zombie_Flesh; November 5, 2009 at 09:36 AM.

November 5, 2009, 10:14 AM	#55
N.Schafer Member Join Date: July 9, 2009 Location: Here Posts: 23	When people ask me why I carry a firearm I respond "Because I'm civilized" and proceed to explain how. http://corneredcat.com/Ethics/civilization.aspx __________________ Here's to Cheating, Stealing, Fighting, and Drinking!

November 5, 2009, 10:43 PM	#58
Hot brass Member Join Date: February 15, 2003 Location: A small town in California Posts: 569	I was in a furniture store and had my fannypack on. The salesman asked if I was a LEO? I asked why? He said, well cops come in here all the time and they have fannypacks? I showed him my wallet and checkbook and he said OH, OK. The gun was in the rear compartment that he never saw. __________________ ...mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent...

November 5, 2009, 10:58 PM	#59
paintballdude902 Member Join Date: July 1, 2007 Location: eastern nc Posts: 1,830	you work for aol? both my brother and sister in law did till a few years back i was made once while hunting i was on my own property and it was by a game warden he hadn't said anything to me yet so i didnt tell him i was carrying but the first thing he said is "thats a nice shoulder rig" i said thanks and we talked for a few minutes then i went back to my stand __________________ mike and james i miss you guys come home safe, thanks for all you do, keep your heads down and rifles clean 2 home 2 to go thanks alot ryan and phil glad ur back The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.-Eleanor Roosevelt

November 5, 2009, 10:14 AM	#54
nc76 Member Join Date: March 17, 2008 Posts: 144	I think I was made one time in my truck by a fault of my own. I was riding through a neighborhood where my company had built several homes and was flagged down by two neighbor women walking on the sidewalk who had purchased our homes. They had a question for me about one of their homes. When they came to the passenger window of my truck asking me something, I opened up my console to get a pen to take a note. When I did that I realized that I just exposed my 1911 to both of them. I didn't react and try to shut it real fast, but acted like it was normal (as it was). They didn't say anything, but I saw a kind of wide eyed look from one of the women for a brief second. Come to find out later, one of the women and her husband have their CC permit as well.

November 5, 2009, 05:29 PM	#56
Kurt S. Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: Texas- NW Houston Suburb Posts: 342	I've only ever been made one time that I know of. I often carry a mousegun (.32 or .380) RH back pocket. I'm not a young guy so my pants are either Dockers type or "relaxed fit" jeans. I carry in a Nemesis holster designed for back pocket carry. The thing is, the person that made me is an old friend, has had a Texas CHL since they became shall issue, and often makes a little game of trying to spot somebody else carrying.

November 5, 2009, 05:51 PM	#57
RainDodger Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Location: Great Northwest Posts: 67	I just say, "Bond.... James Bond."

November 6, 2009, 04:08 AM	#63
Dannix Member Join Date: July 31, 2009 Posts: 124	I thought public servants were civilians too. You're absolutely right though. A "it's alright ma'am" would probably have the same effect without insinuating you are ... part of an elite that is often treated as above the law. I am blessed to generally have a good group of boys in blue in my area though.

November 6, 2009, 06:42 AM	#64
el gato Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 39	Because I can.

November 6, 2009, 01:30 PM	#65
RockyMtnTactical Member Join Date: October 21, 2006 Posts: 2,635	Luckily I have never been made (to my knowledge)... __________________ http://www.rockymountaintactical.net/ - http://minutemanreview.com/ - http://ar15pro.net/

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