How common is OC in IN?

[TigerGuy]

I see that Open Carry is legal in Indiana. I wonder how common practice it is? Here in Arizona, at least where I live, I don't see it all that much even though I do it all the time.

ETA: Oh another thing I wanted to ask, but now I don't want to start a new thread on it, what places are off limits for OC/CC in Indiana?

 

[BloodEclipse]

Many members here OC. I do on occasion and that seems to be becoming more frequent. I have not however noticed people in the public OC'ing. The same can be said though about the public noticing me OCing.

 

[Scutter01]

You should read The FAQ.

 

[ATM]

I think OC is making some gains but still far less common than concealed out in public.

Check out the INGO FAQs.

Specifically post #3 for quick list of off-limits places.


ETA: for the record, I mostly OC and never have problems.

 

[melensdad]

OC is not very common but is legal. Probably more common in our rural areas and less in our urban/suburban areas . . . but there are some clear exceptions to that as there are open carry breakfasts and meetings that have been held in more populated areas. I occasionally OC, never did it before but find myself doing it more frequently over the past year or two. Never had a problem with it. When I CC in an OWB holster and am wearing a jacket, I very rarely have the jacket closed so the gun is clearly visible when I move, reach for a wallet, etc. Again never had an issue, not even in the banks I frequent.

 

[HICKMAN]

I've seen quite a few OC around Greenwood area. I saw people I guess just couldn't be cops OC'ing in Walmart and other places. Started doing some research on and ended up here and on glock talk.

I mix OC and CC, still sucks I can't even have a gun in my vehicle at work or kid's school events...

 

[cosermann]

I've seen 2 people OC in Indiana from '93 to present; one in the Greenwood area, one in the Bloomington area.

 

[Jubbie]

I've only seen others OC when I've met up with them at OC events. I OC regularly, at least when it's not so cold that I zip up my jacket. There might be a bunch in my area OC'ing, but I'm the type of person who looks at people at face level. Then again I live in a heavily populated area, where most people carrying are probably too nervous to OC.

 

[Turtle]

I'm starting to open carry on a regular basis as more of a silent protest. I invite others to do the same.

 

[SBG40]

QUESTION: i see where there have been oc breakfast's in other county's what about Indianapolis, I do both open carry and conceal carry when its not so cold outside, so lets open the eyes of Indianapolis foke.

 

[haldir]

I have never open carried anywhere off my property and I have never seen anyone else doing it in my 48 years other than LEOs (excepting gun shop staff in their store).

 

[40calPUNISHER]

I OC and CC, mostly OC though. I have seen a 6-8 people OCing that I can remember. The last one (about 6 months ago) was a guy looked to be in his mid to late 20's with a Ruger GP100. It was at either Brownsburg or Avon Wal-mart. Was that anyone here.... anyone..?

 

[Coach]

I am OCing more and more. Not had a single problem, but I can hear the eye balls clicking on some people when I do it though. I plan to carry that way when I go out today.

 

[Turtle]

Im down for any Open Carry event in the indianapolis or greenwood area. If anyones planning something. Breakfast, lunch, a big meet/dinner would be cool. ... man I wish it was cook-out waether!

 

[dvcr8tor]

I used to live in Fountain Hills (AZ), now live in Fishers (IN), both for about the same amount of time - 3 years. I saw open carry in the PHX area infrequently, but I've never seen anyone OC here in IN. Sure, it's anecdotal, but I think (feel) its much more common in AZ than it is here in IN.

 

[sporter]

Seen open carry several times in the Indy area. 1 in Indy, 1 in Greenwood.

 

[Blue Tile Spook]

C'mon over/up/down to Adams County. There are a couple of us that OC on a regular basis.

 

[Scutter01]

I've been OC'ing a lot around Noblesville/Fishers/Carmel lately with no problems. As it's winter, I usually have a cover garment on, but generally take it off when I get to my destination (such as a restaurant). Haven't had so much as a glance that I'm aware of.

 

[JByer323]

I've been OC'ing a lot around Noblesville/Fishers/Carmel lately with no problems. As it's winter, I usually have a cover garment on, but generally take it off when I get to my destination (such as a restaurant). Haven't had so much as a glance that I'm aware of.

Never had an issue in Hamilton county.

 

[NWI40cal]

I OC all the time. (except when I have my winter coat on) Have a few problems now and then. Last time was at Cabela's With Turnandshoot4 a month or 2 back when we did an OC lunch at northwoods up north here.

Ive seen a few people OCing, most memorable would be seeing Prometheus's wife Juanita OCing in walmart, giving me the stones to do it myself.

And an older guy, mid 60s to early 70's walking with his cane and wife in (where else?) walmart. He had a Colt 1911 cocked and locked in a nice leather shoulder rig.