If you encountered someone Open Carrying...
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Straight Shooter
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You saw wyocarp at the local Waffle House??? 
I'd say "Hay man, how's it going?"
I'd say "Hay man, how's it going?"
CoRoMo
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Gryffydd
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CoRoMo, that's the best laugh I've had all day. Thanks.
I was just in downtown Olympia yesterday, and I think I may have seen them
I was just in downtown Olympia yesterday, and I think I may have seen them
Sniper X
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Criminals don't open carry, even civillians and non gun people should know that. I'd check out what kind of gun he had and if a 1911 probably walk by so he could see my 1911 being OC'd.
I used to know a guy who open carried regularly, until he got his concealed permit.
Nobody ever noticed, at least, not the type of people who actually cared.
Some security guards at places that didn't like that, but there was never any sort of disturbance, or people watching him uneasily, the majority of people who are afraid of guns are too dense to notice them.
Nobody ever noticed, at least, not the type of people who actually cared.
Some security guards at places that didn't like that, but there was never any sort of disturbance, or people watching him uneasily, the majority of people who are afraid of guns are too dense to notice them.
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What if I'm "maybe 22"? Tell me what makes me pre-disposed to be a criminal again? <expletive deleted> I love the idea of open carry. People will never get used to something they're not around. The more RESPONSIBLE open carry you see, the greater the prevailing understanding of firearms is in our country (people fear what they don't understand). I would do everything I can to make sure the guy doesn't feel alienated. Strike up a conversation...ask him to go to the range sometime...make him part of the flock, not the lone wolf.
I love the idea of open carry. People will never get used to something they're not around. The more RESPONSIBLE open carry you see, the greater the prevailing understanding of firearms is in our country (people fear what they don't understand). I would do everything I can to make sure the guy doesn't feel alienated. Strike up a conversation...ask him to go to the range sometime...make him part of the flock, not the lone wolf.No matter WHAT happened, I'd want to get some more naan. That **** is addictive!
WRT the Waffle House, the first thing I'd do is ask, "Why in HELL am I in a Waffle House?"
Then I'd probably compliment the guy on his gun, if it's something nice or unique.
When I see someone carrying, I usually look at the gun to see what they have. Usually, it's nothing special.
kda
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+1 Great reply. No way I can add to wisdom like that.
marv
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I'm a Hoosier. My nearest Waffle House is in KY. OC is ok in both states. I have noticed more OC on my side of the river. Doesn't bother me. I have several handguns but my full time carry is a P3AT in the pocket. That way I don't have to answer all those dummass questions.
colorado_handgunner
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Same as always, take stock of all aspects of the situation, then stay and ignore or leave, whichever seemed appropriate.
I would fill my pants. Then I would have a stroke. Then I would scream and run. This would be followed by more screaming and running. Finally, I would pull the fire alarm, dial 911 and throw myself on top of the nearest child.
Does the OP realize that OC is fine in much of the U.S.?
Does the OP realize that OC is fine in much of the U.S.?
thub
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I bet you would have alot of well be haved people and kids in that place. In fact when I grew up in Colo. that was perfectly legal and should be everywhere. Sure would make alot of thugs stop and think about pulling something in that establishment. Oh but of course, I forgot the thugs wouldn't have guns because they had to do background checks on them when they went to cabelas to buy guns. I forgot about that.
Ragnar Danneskjold
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I would smile at the exercising of rights, maybe check what kind of gun it is, and go about my business. The carrying of a firearm, open or otherwise, is not something odd or extraordinary. It's not something to gawk at or make a big deal about. I'd be about as interested in it as I am when I see someone with the same kind of phone or same car as me. Basically think "oh that's neat" and keep going.
evan price
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Ask the waitress for a refill on my lemonade and some more of the apple butter for my raisin toast. I'm enjoying a cheese-steak omelette and hash browns scattered, smothered, covered. I'm probably OC'ing, too.
The mere fact someone has a gun doesn't instantly alarm me in and of itself. I'd mind my own business until the situation dictated I do otherwise. Until someone is directly threatened or something otherwise demands my attention, it really is none of my damn busioness if someone is legally carrying a gun and/or why.
Blackbeard
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I'd probably run screaming for the door - but that's only because I just realized I'm in a Waffle House.
loop
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Lot of fuss over nothing.
I've lived i the boonies most of my life. I recall walking into a bar at about 10 a.m. on a Sunday and having to step over several sleeping dogs. Everyone at the bar was OC. The law here is no dogs or guns in bars. But, we were about 100 miles from the nearest pay phone.
The funny thing was that the bar couldn't sell booze until noon om Sunday so everyone was eating breakfast. We sat down and ate, too. When we got back in the truck we strapped on out pistols. I've never been shy about OC since. It is what an honest man does.
For those who are afraid of someone who is OC, you probably have questions in your own mind about right and wrong. I just TG I don't have such issues.
I also TG I live in a free state in a free country.
I OC in church and at the bank and anywhere else I want (except the local saloon, because that is illegal). If it makes the hairs on the back of your neck prickle, that is your problem, not mine.
If there is a sign that says "No guns," I go elsewhere.
I've lived i the boonies most of my life. I recall walking into a bar at about 10 a.m. on a Sunday and having to step over several sleeping dogs. Everyone at the bar was OC. The law here is no dogs or guns in bars. But, we were about 100 miles from the nearest pay phone.
The funny thing was that the bar couldn't sell booze until noon om Sunday so everyone was eating breakfast. We sat down and ate, too. When we got back in the truck we strapped on out pistols. I've never been shy about OC since. It is what an honest man does.
For those who are afraid of someone who is OC, you probably have questions in your own mind about right and wrong. I just TG I don't have such issues.
I also TG I live in a free state in a free country.
I OC in church and at the bank and anywhere else I want (except the local saloon, because that is illegal). If it makes the hairs on the back of your neck prickle, that is your problem, not mine.
If there is a sign that says "No guns," I go elsewhere.
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