how often are you questioned when OCing?

[Josh Ward]

Never.....

 

[Jack Ryan]

Another newbie question. I would prefer to OC more often since it is more comfortable to me but don't need or want the hassle of being questioned. I don't really care if someone wants to stare or whisper so long as they don't get on their high horse and confront me. I'm not afraid of the confrontation I just don't want to waste the time. Education is not my goal other than maybe being an good example of a responsible gun owner.

So for you guys who OC frequently how often do you get stopped or questioned by someone in public while OCing?

Never.

 

[JoshuaW]

I have only been carrying for a few weeks, so my experience is limited. However, I have had no issues yet, and only a couple comments. Nothing negative. You may have to explain yourself to family/friends, but that should be pretty easily handled.

If asked to leave, leave. Be sure to tell us so we can avoid doing business there. Always be polite, and be confident. If you dont act like nothing is out of the norm, most people wont even pick up on it.

 

[infidel]

Probably once a month I have a curious person ask me about it - "Is that a Glock?", "Do you mind if I ask you why you carry a gun?" "Is it legal to carry a gun like that?"

I've never had any negative experience ever. If someone asks in a courteous way about your firearm, you should take the time to answer them in the same manner. If they are trying to berate you over it, simply ignore them, or what I would prefer to do - smile at them - that really gets to them for some reason.

 

[eldirector]

Questioned? Never.

Struck up a conversation? Only a few times. Either about carrying, the LTCH process, or the kind of gun I have.

99.99% no one says a peep.

 

[rockhopper46038]

In the last year never by LEO, once or twice by a store clerk, once or twice by passers-by or acquaintances.

 

[IndyMonkey]

Once. And it was INGOer IndyMonkey

True

 

[Comp]

I've been 50/50 OC/CC for the last 2-3 years.

Rude Comments: 1
Questions: None
Conversations: none
LEO interactions: None
Cute girls ran off by open carry: Numerous

The rude comment was from a lady behind the counter at a Jiffy gas station at 19th and Margret in TH.

 

[rush176]

Thanks everyone for your input. I recently got my LTCH and so far I have only CC. I have been using my PM9 since it fits in my pocket so easily but I am more comfortable shooting my M&P9 so when it starts getting colder outside I was planning on OCing. I don't anticipate any big problems but I figure that is what this forum is made for to exchange experiences with fellow gun owners and maybe avoid some problems. So again Thanks INGO!

 

[JoshuaW]

...so when it starts getting colder outside I was planning on OCing.

Most people are the other way around. OC when its warm, its much more comfortable. CC when its cold, the winter clothes just lend themselves to it better.

 

[Corporal D]

When I lived in VA (which is an open-carry state) I OC'd for about 5 months waiting on my CCW. I had a couple in walmart once tell me I wasn't allowed to have a gun in public, to which I simply replied, yes sir I am, have a good evening.

Another time I was at Chipotle, and since they serve beer and margaritas there I had to open carry (CCW in VA is not legal in any place you can purchase and consume alcohol) and I had two of the city's SWAT officers approach me, one just asked me if it was a Kimber, and said it was a nice gun, he had one also, and we talked for a bit.

Other than that a few whispers and stares, but not enough to make me feel uncomfortable.

 

[ZgGlock88]

never since ive started OCing a few weeks ago

 

[Lucas156]

never by LEO but have had people ask me about it. There was this one guy a gas station clerk that asked if anyone gives me crap about it so I told him no not until you asked. lol He said he doesn't carry a "sidearm" as he calls it. I asked why not? he kind of trailed off. I said have a good day and left.

 

[Eulogy32]

As long as you're comfortable getting bewildered glances from all the sheep, not many people will actually have the testicular fortitude to say anything. Most of the time, if someone does say something, it's because they're a gun person too.

 

[gglass]

Never

 

[Joe Williams]

Rarely, never by the police. The conversations have always been pleasant. However, if you are not willing to risk being bothered, or even hassled, I commend CC to you. Being pestered is a "risk" of choosing to OC.