So, does anyone OC in Lake county, in the Hammond, Highland, Munster, Schererville area? I'm new to the area, just got my LTCH and was wondering because I don't see any OC activity when I'm out and about. Thanks for any info on places that are OC-friendly in the area.
So, does anyone OC in Lake county, in the Hammond, Highland, Munster, Schererville area?
Keep gun laws and case findings stored in your phone for when you get some armchair lawyer telling you "how illegal" it is to carry "here". Always think of it as an opportunity to get someone to carry... an "open carry ambassador ". Don't you be a d-bag when you explain the law to them and we might just win another convert.
I live in Munster...
Well, THERE'S your problem!
I see a few guys around (haven't seen any women yet, but just a matter of time) OC'ing at Cabela's, Sophia's, etc.
I've been in places to eat where it was too warm for the jacket I had on (what's with having the thermostat set at 85 degrees when it's winter and everyone's wearing jackets!?), and taken my jacket off. Never an issue, or a look, or a 'sideways glance'.
No one's gonna notice. I even {gasp! } take my jacket off and OC in Dunkin' Donuts, with a whole buncha cops sitting right at the same table!
Do I get 'interrogated'? YES! I get comments like "Hey, cool holster, where'd ya get that?" or "Hey, what're ya carrying tonight?" or "Is that the new XXXX ya bought?" Spooky, hunh?
Here's the 'big secret' - DON'T be confrontational and stand up and shout "I got my RIGHTS!" and make a big scene, and you'll probably be fine.
We live between Chicago and Gary. NO amount of law-abiding civilians carrying is gonna outnumber the criminals carrying in this region. Hell, even if ya add in the LEO's and the National Guard Armory, we're STILL outgunned!
OR, avoid the issue altogether and CC. This isn't a rural area, even Cabela's and Bass Pro, and avoid looking like a 'cop wannabe'!
Not to derail the thread too badly but, I've lived in "da region" since 1995 and still haven't figured out where the heck "New Chicago" is.Live in Hobart/ New Chicago....
Not to derail the thread too badly but, I've lived in "da region" since 1995 and still haven't figured out where the heck "New Chicago" is.