This isn't a question about the legality of open carry. I've reviewed the relevant laws and it's legal in Oregon except for a limited number of municipalities. It's more about the practicalities of it, as it's nothing I've ever done before.
I got my 1911 in part because I want to be able to defend my family against predators (two-legged and four-legged) while we're out camping or hiking in rural Oregon. Conceal carry is not feasible given that I'm a small-framed guy and a 1911 is, well, a 1911.
First question: is this an appropriate holster for open carry? The guy who sold me the gun threw in this holster as part of the deal. It has a lever on it so you can't just grab the gun and pull it out, so I thought it would be, but I wanted to double-check.
http://www.blackhawk.com/product/SERPA-CQC-wMatte-Finish,1145,1410.htm
Second question: should I anticipate any problem with other individuals while walking around campgrounds, small-town cafes, etc having this holstered and on my hip? How frequently does someone object?
Third question: if someone does decide to give me grief about it, how do you handle that? Ignore them? Say something in response, and if so, what?
I got my 1911 in part because I want to be able to defend my family against predators (two-legged and four-legged) while we're out camping or hiking in rural Oregon. Conceal carry is not feasible given that I'm a small-framed guy and a 1911 is, well, a 1911.
First question: is this an appropriate holster for open carry? The guy who sold me the gun threw in this holster as part of the deal. It has a lever on it so you can't just grab the gun and pull it out, so I thought it would be, but I wanted to double-check.
http://www.blackhawk.com/product/SERPA-CQC-wMatte-Finish,1145,1410.htm
Second question: should I anticipate any problem with other individuals while walking around campgrounds, small-town cafes, etc having this holstered and on my hip? How frequently does someone object?
Third question: if someone does decide to give me grief about it, how do you handle that? Ignore them? Say something in response, and if so, what?