MT GUNNY
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Quote; Mind my own business.
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If you encountered someone Open Carrying...
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christcorp
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The problem is; that no matter what the LAW says or what a person's RIGHTS are; there are going to be people who will be uncomfortable with seeing a gun in public. Saying: "It's my right"; "I'm allowed to"; "It's none of your business"; etc... may be the "LEGALLY" correct answer, but it doesn't address the actual problem of people feeling uncomfortable seeing a gun in public. The ONLY way to address this problem is to educate the people who supposedly feel uncomfortable. Remember; the majority of people have no idea what the constitution and the bill of rights portion say; let alone what the Law says. And right, wrong, or indifferent; that alone is not going to change how they feel. Truth is 99% perception. If the people perceive there is a PROBLEM, then there IS a problem. And the only way to fix that is to educate people. The WORST thing for the Pro-Gun and constitutional cause is to simply claim: "It's my right". Just like when a protester being arrested for disorderly conduct starts screaming about "My 1st amendment rights are being infringed on". Educate those who are uneasy. Teach them that it's a GOOD THING that they are openly carrying. Assure them that THEY TOO can carry openly if they wanted to. And help them realize that it's the 2nd amendment and the right to keep and bear arms that protects ALL OTHER RIGHTS.
NavyLCDR
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I guess I would consider the "unease" in the Waffle House to just have doubled because I would be open carrying too. WTH is the point?
As stated above, sounds like the OP is anti-OC and he's just beating around the bush at saying so. OR maybe he WANTS to OC and has been afraid to do so up to this point.
As stated above, sounds like the OP is anti-OC and he's just beating around the bush at saying so. OR maybe he WANTS to OC and has been afraid to do so up to this point.
berrieberrie
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+1 on the post suspecting the OP of a certain bias. After all, we didn't even get the "give him/her a thumbs-up and/or buy the man/woman a drink"-option.
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nitetrane98
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One method of treating irrational phobias is "immersion therapy". I try not to let lawyers and folks with irrational phobias dictate how I choose to live my life. I tried for a while and it just didn't work for me.
KarenTOC
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There's another thread running now on open vs concealed carry. My guess is that this thread was meant to be the logical next step:
1. other thread: Which is better, open or concealed carry? I get to choose!
2. this thread: Having chosen to OC, how can I expect folks to react?
just my guess.
Schutzen
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That would never happen to me! The Waffle Hut here has a "No firearms" sign. So my wallet has a "No Waffle Hut" sticker. Vote with your check book!
I mind my own business regardless of the time. If he or she is not threatening, belligerent or pawing at their firearm why should I be concerned?
I was in subway a month or so ago around 9:00pm and a gentleman had a glock on his hip in a holster carrying open. He wasn't a police officer(small town and I know all the local cops), just an older gent in line to order. As far as I could tell no one else gave him a second glance. The thought actually ran through my mind that is someone did hold up the place right now he would be their primary target, thus giving me time to employ the Model 49 S&W I was carrying in my right front pocket.
I was in subway a month or so ago around 9:00pm and a gentleman had a glock on his hip in a holster carrying open. He wasn't a police officer(small town and I know all the local cops), just an older gent in line to order. As far as I could tell no one else gave him a second glance. The thought actually ran through my mind that is someone did hold up the place right now he would be their primary target, thus giving me time to employ the Model 49 S&W I was carrying in my right front pocket.
lukepriebe
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Defiantly finish the waffle.
runrabbitrun
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Must not be too many gun grabbing bills making any headway these days in DC.
The Brady Bunch and the Huffingtons are simply bored and looking to ruffle a few people's feathers.
No one seems to be really listening to them any more
and they are FINALLY losing ground
and being exposed for the anti American's that they truly are. YIPPY...
(The TRUE extremists)
It's always this way when a minority
who has based their entire cause on lies
start to come unraveled as the unwashed masses get the facts.
(The internet is as wonderful tool)...
They've enjoyed their soap box for far too long.
But I think they KNOW it's coming to an end.
Education is indeed the key.
Good to see people being educated and NOT following the likes of
PITA, The Brady Bunch or a host of other 'nanny type' posters
left out here, who want to run all of our lives for us.
LET FREEDOM RING and I say... open carry when and where you can.
The Brady Bunch and the Huffingtons are simply bored and looking to ruffle a few people's feathers.
No one seems to be really listening to them any more
and they are FINALLY losing ground
and being exposed for the anti American's that they truly are. YIPPY...
(The TRUE extremists)
It's always this way when a minority
who has based their entire cause on lies
start to come unraveled as the unwashed masses get the facts.
(The internet is as wonderful tool)...
They've enjoyed their soap box for far too long.
But I think they KNOW it's coming to an end.
Education is indeed the key.
Good to see people being educated and NOT following the likes of
PITA, The Brady Bunch or a host of other 'nanny type' posters
left out here, who want to run all of our lives for us.
LET FREEDOM RING and I say... open carry when and where you can.
Flyboy
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Where's the option for "go have a word with him if it's something cool?"
I'd enjoy my Waffles and maybe see if he needed some new grips or maybe one of those nifty Second Amendment Wristbands.
I prefer concealed carry to open because I think Concealed makes everyone a possible gun carrier and should make criminals more nervous. Open carry is great where it is legal and I'd probably OC from time to time if it was legal here. It would be great to show off my creations.
I prefer concealed carry to open because I think Concealed makes everyone a possible gun carrier and should make criminals more nervous. Open carry is great where it is legal and I'd probably OC from time to time if it was legal here. It would be great to show off my creations.
runrabbitrun
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You know I hadn't thought of it this way.
But it's true, the real 'tin hat' types are the one's
worried that because someone has a gun OC (OMG oh no)
there is a problem.
I love this quote from above:
But it's true, the real 'tin hat' types are the one's
worried that because someone has a gun OC (OMG oh no)
there is a problem.
I love this quote from above:
Vern Humphrey
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Why would I do anything?
After all, according to this scenario, I just came from church, where I exercised my right to freedom of religion. Would I panic if I saw a citizen reading a newspaper, exercising his right to freedom of the press? Would I wet my pants if I heard a citizen criticizing the government, exercising his right to freedom of speech? Would I get the vapors if I saw a citizen going to the polls and exercising his right to vote?
What would I think about someone who threw a hissy fit if he saw me exercising any one of my Constitutiona rights?
After all, according to this scenario, I just came from church, where I exercised my right to freedom of religion. Would I panic if I saw a citizen reading a newspaper, exercising his right to freedom of the press? Would I wet my pants if I heard a citizen criticizing the government, exercising his right to freedom of speech? Would I get the vapors if I saw a citizen going to the polls and exercising his right to vote?
What would I think about someone who threw a hissy fit if he saw me exercising any one of my Constitutiona rights?
FlyinBryan
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i wouldnt do anything.
i would think "nice"
i would think "nice"
CajunBass
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Well I don't know about Waffle House, but I was in "Red Robin" a couple of hours ago, open carrying, and nobody did or said anything. I'm not even sure anybody noticed.
Gryffydd
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LOL. Did you forget which board you were posting on for a second?
Vern Humphrey
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The problem is; that no matter what the LAW says or what a person's RIGHTS are; there are going to be people who will be uncomfortable with seeing a bumper sticker for the "othe party" in public. Saying: "It's my right"; "I'm allowed to"; "It's none of your business"; etc... may be the "LEGALLY" correct answer, but it doesn't address the actual problem of people feeling uncomfortable seeing someone support the "wrong party" in public.
DammitBoy
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When I have opened carried, in other states, it's been my experience that a lot of folks just assume you are law enforcement.
And yes, plenty of folks have come up and asked me if I was an officer.
Note: I do not open carry in Mississippi unless I am in uniform and have my badge displayed for my part-time night security job.
And yes, plenty of folks have come up and asked me if I was an officer.
Note: I do not open carry in Mississippi unless I am in uniform and have my badge displayed for my part-time night security job.
mljdeckard
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Not a thing. To draw attention to him in any way is to place emphasis on the notion that bearing arms is an extraordinary thing, which it isn't.
To determine whether or not someone is a threat, I watch their behavior, no matter who they are.
To determine whether or not someone is a threat, I watch their behavior, no matter who they are.
jrpeppers
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Haha, could you imagine watching someone do that. That's pretty funny.
ArfinGreebly
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What I HAVE Done
In that situation, I can tell you what I HAVE done.
Approach the guy, say "howdy," glance at what he's wearing, say "nice rig!" and ask him what brand of holster that is.
Now, alternatively, I might also inquire if he knows a good 'smith locally.
Might even compliment him on his fashion statement.
It's all good.
In that situation, I can tell you what I HAVE done.
Approach the guy, say "howdy," glance at what he's wearing, say "nice rig!" and ask him what brand of holster that is.
Now, alternatively, I might also inquire if he knows a good 'smith locally.
Might even compliment him on his fashion statement.
It's all good.
I honestly would carry OC if the public weren't so uneducated on firearms. My wife initially was all out against guns. It took me 2 long months and a lot of "do you truly love" before I bought any gun. Now she wants to shoot, get my 8 year old in shooting sports and says nothing when she sees me slip my gun in my IWB holster before we leave the house. It will take generations before people feel safe around guns...if ever You can't help, all these gun crimes have taught people to see guns as tools of evil rather than tools of protection.
The point of the thread? As asked, what would you do? Even in those jurisdictions where OC is legal, I think it fair to say that it's relatively uncommon and uncommon situations require a hightened sense of situational awareness.
I think the first two responses hit the nail right on the head - that's what I'd do too.
Many responses assume some sort of agenda as well - and it appears that one of the moderators thinks that I was trying to out some sort of biased group or elitism here at THR. There's no need for me to out that, friends, it's fairly obvious when that behavior appears.
JRPeppers? You expect better of me? And why is that? Me thinks you've assumed a bit much about my post and my church going friends. The reason I mentioned church going friends is because that's where we all go after mass every Sunday. While one could say that senior member status is gained by making 100+ posts, one could also say that senior member status is gained by participating in the community. I'd like to think that my roughly 123 posts in the last four months or so have been mostly received by the community as just that - a member participating in the conversation.
There are some great pearls of wisdom in this thread for those that can see. For those that want to assume a hidden agenda, well, good luck with that post count thing.
I think the first two responses hit the nail right on the head - that's what I'd do too.
Many responses assume some sort of agenda as well - and it appears that one of the moderators thinks that I was trying to out some sort of biased group or elitism here at THR. There's no need for me to out that, friends, it's fairly obvious when that behavior appears.
JRPeppers? You expect better of me? And why is that? Me thinks you've assumed a bit much about my post and my church going friends. The reason I mentioned church going friends is because that's where we all go after mass every Sunday. While one could say that senior member status is gained by making 100+ posts, one could also say that senior member status is gained by participating in the community. I'd like to think that my roughly 123 posts in the last four months or so have been mostly received by the community as just that - a member participating in the conversation.
There are some great pearls of wisdom in this thread for those that can see. For those that want to assume a hidden agenda, well, good luck with that post count thing.
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