Mixed feelings
I rarely OC and when I do, I don't do it in a Mall. Whether we like to admit it or not. others are a little apprehensive when they see an open carry.
The general public doesn't know that you are an LEO.
So I am going to take the probably unpopular position that you also need to respect the feelings of others, as you expect them to respect you.
How are they to know if you might be some crazy that's going to start shooting? The sad fact is they don't! Hence the ruling that only on duty officers in uniform are allowed to carry in the mall.
One last point, all my off duty LEO friends carry concealed! They don't want a potential bad guy to see their firearm.
Nuff said!
I rarely OC and when I do, I don't do it in a Mall. Whether we like to admit it or not. others are a little apprehensive when they see an open carry.
The general public doesn't know that you are an LEO.
So I am going to take the probably unpopular position that you also need to respect the feelings of others, as you expect them to respect you.
How are they to know if you might be some crazy that's going to start shooting? The sad fact is they don't! Hence the ruling that only on duty officers in uniform are allowed to carry in the mall.
One last point, all my off duty LEO friends carry concealed! They don't want a potential bad guy to see their firearm.
Nuff said!