How common is OC in IN?

[Bigum1969]

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.

I would've love to had seen that older guy with the shoulder rig

 

[Prometheus]

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.

My wife got me to finally OC, lol. I had been talking about it and one day as we were headed into the meijer she tucked her shirt in behind it and in she went. She said "I'm tired of hearing you talk about it." or something pretty similar to that. That was about 2, 2 and a half years ago.

I've been OC'ing in NW Indiana a dozen or so times a month since. Never a single issue. My wifes only issue was opening weekend at Cabelas, which was straitened our shortly there after.

I've seen a couple people doing it over the years besides those I know, including at the south lake mall, although I've never OC'ed there... of course I only go in that place once or twice a year and usually in conjuction with a costco trip and costco has a no firearms sign. So obviously I CC.

 

[Tommy2Tone]

We need to wait to get together in Indianapolis until i get my LTCH. Should be another month. I think i will OC for much the reason turtle said, silent protest. I want to OC at work, but...i haven't crossed that bridge yet. Its a small company >100 in clay terrace on merdian in carmel.

 

[Scutter01]

I want to OC at work, but...i haven't crossed that bridge yet. Its a small company >100 in clay terrace on merdian in carmel.

Clay Terrace is a Simon Mall. I'm pretty sure you won't be allowed to carry OC there without being either fired or asked to vacate the premises. All Simon Malls are posted "No Firearms".

 

[Tommy2Tone]

I didnt think of that because we aren't a retail store with customers. damn...

 

[jsgolfman]

I OC most of the time, but also CC as well. Living in Greenwood, I do see people OC occasionally though not as often as I'd like.

 

[right winger]

I OC once in a while. The only comment I have heard is there goes a cop.

 

[Scutter01]

I didnt think of that because we aren't a retail store with customers. damn...

If your company isn't on mall property then it may not be an issue.

 

[ElkhartGunner]

i will start to OC when it warms up. most of the time during the winter season, i CC just to keep the rain and snow off my gun. I OC even when i ride my motorcycle. people will look at you with fear and wonder if your in a biker gang just because i have a gun showing.. idiots

 

[Tommy2Tone]

If your company isn't on mall property then it may not be an issue.

We are in the mall, it is an outdoor mall. I work for ChaCha.

 

[hookedonjeep]

When I applied for my LTCH in Elkhart, I was told flat out by the officer at the desk that in Elkhart, CC is it. He advised that I not let it be seen by anyone. So, here, it is always concealed.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

When I applied for my LTCH in Elkhart, I was told flat out by the officer at the desk that in Elkhart, CC is it. He advised that I not let it be seen by anyone. So, here, it is always concealed.

Not advising you to make waves if thats not your style but did you ask to see the local ordinance that stated that? Or is that just his opinion?

 

[ElkhartGunner]

When I applied for my LTCH in Elkhart, I was told flat out by the officer at the desk that in Elkhart, CC is it. He advised that I not let it be seen by anyone. So, here, it is always concealed.

i'd double check that. i too live in elkhart and have very little problems OCing.

 

[tv1217]

Doesn't IN law preempt local anyway?

 

[Blue Tile Spook]

Nope, not always. Laws before (I think) 1994 can preclude state law.

 

[youngda9]

VERY RARE. I've only seen someone OC once in the 8 years I've lived in IN.

 

[cce1302]

I OC occasionally. Usually an XD40 service in a Fobus paddle holster. Sometimes my GP100.

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..?

Nope, sorry, not me. Late 20s, check; GP100, check; but usually in South Bend/Mishawaka. Haven't been to Brownsburg.
When I'm carrying the XD I'm probably mistaken for an off-duty cop.

 

[rambone]

I've seen a couple people doing it over the years besides those I know, including at the south lake mall, although I've never OC'ed there... of course I only go in that place once or twice a year and usually in conjuction with a costco trip and costco has a no firearms sign. So obviously I CC.

So is there any rule against carrying in malls (specifically Southlake Mall)? And Costco doesn't allow firearms? Wouldn't it be cool if Costco sold bulk ammo?

 

[tv1217]

So is there any rule against carrying in malls (specifically Southlake Mall)? And Costco doesn't allow firearms? Wouldn't it be cool if Costco sold bulk ammo?

I live in St. John, I've seen two or three people open carrying there before, and I don't remember seeing anything posted about that. I usually go in through the same entrance though, maybe there's a sign at the others, but I doubt it.

Would be nice

 

[Scutter01]

So is there any rule against carrying in malls (specifically Southlake Mall)? And Costco doesn't allow firearms? Wouldn't it be cool if Costco sold bulk ammo?

Simon Malls are posted and you will be asked to leave. That said, I've heard stories that the Simon Mall mallcops prefer you to be legally armed, and tend "not to notice" if you print a CC. They get in trouble themselves if they don't stop you from OC, though. Again, just stories I've heard.

As for Costco, since it's a membership warehouse, you agree to the terms of the membership when you join. I believe they can revoke your membership in addition to asking to to leave.