Indiana State Police know...

[BKExpress]

I want to -rep the **** out of you for that. You obviously don't know what you're talking about, why don't you keep it to yourself?

Dude, relax.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

We don't take kindly to OC haters around these parts, Pard.

 

[Boost Lee]

 

[BKExpress]

We don't take kindly to OC haters around these parts, Pard.

Well, I learned something...I probably should focus my posts with regard to long range shooting. LOL!

FYI, I did carry today...concealed.

I didn't mean any ill will to those that OC. It's not my style, but don't misinterpret my comments to suggest I feel as though there should be a law against it.

 

[Jerchap2]

In the ongoing debate on CC vs. OC, the bottom line is that in the great state of Indiana, both are legal. If you have a LTCH, do either, both, or neither, whatever you are comfortable with. But realize that others may have different opinions due to different circumstances, training, upbringing, life experiences, or a host of other things. IMHO, you really shouldn't criticize someone else who is obeying the law and being moral, but chooses to do it differently than you do. This is still America, at least for now.

 

[wheelchairshooting]

I would always open carry a nice gun on your hip is a criminal repellant lol makes them think twice and in the end it IS legal i think it intimidates cops when they see someone open carry

 

[Fredo]

You may choose to open carry in Indiana as it is a "License to Carry Handgun".
However, that said, If you choose to open carry and it "frightens" someone you could be charged with intimidation. (Even if you don't remove it from the holster.)
As for myself, if they don't know I've got it... That is a bonus surprise advantage I would have if I ever did need to use it.

 

[CPT Nervous]

You may choose to open carry in Indiana as it is a "License to Carry Handgun".
However, that said, If you choose to open carry and it "frightens" someone you could be charged with intimidation. (Even if you don't remove it from the holster.)
As for myself, if they don't know I've got it... That is a bonus surprise advantage I would have if I ever did need to use it.

Is that a joke? Oh my God, I think you're actually serious...


First of all, that's bull****. They can't charge you for intimidation.

Secondly, I'd rather not be attacked in the first place. I'm not sure why you guys think that the "element of surprise" is so damn effective. In order for it to work, you have to be attacked first. Tell me where the logic is in a defensive tactic that requires you to be vulnerable. I prefer to deter an attack in the planning stage. Let him attack someone else.

Where do you people come up with this nonsense?

 

[92ThoStro]

You may choose to open carry in Indiana as it is a "License to Carry Handgun".
However, that said, If you choose to open carry and it "frightens" someone you could be charged with intimidation. (Even if you don't remove it from the holster.)
As for myself, if they don't know I've got it... That is a bonus surprise advantage I would have if I ever did need to use it.

There is no need to intimidate people by OCing when you can CC and entice them to attack you so you can kill them. Did you know if you CC you can be charged with first degree murder if you ever use it in a defense situation, since you showed intent?

So when you decide to carry, weigh the consequences. Intimidation charges? Or first degree murder charges?

Is that a joke? Oh my God, I think you're actually serious...


First of all, that's bull****. They can't charge you for intimidation.

Secondly, I'd rather not be attacked in the first place. I'm not sure why you guys think that the "element of surprise" is so damn effective. In order for it to work, you have to be attacked first. Tell me where the logic is in a defensive tactic that requires you to be vulnerable. I prefer to deter an attack in the planning stage. Let him attack someone else.

Where do you people come up with this nonsense?

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Is that a joke? Oh my God, I think you're actually serious...


First of all, that's bull****. They can't charge you for intimidation.

Secondly, I'd rather not be attacked in the first place. I'm not sure why you guys think that the "element of surprise" is so damn effective. In order for it to work, you have to be attacked first. Tell me where the logic is in a defensive tactic that requires you to be vulnerable. I prefer to deter an attack in the planning stage. Let him attack someone else.

Where do you people come up with this nonsense?

There is no need to intimidate people by OCing when you can CC and entice them to attack you so you can kill them. Did you know if you CC you can be charged with first degree murder if you ever use it in a defense situation, since you showed intent?

So when you decide to carry, weigh the consequences. Intimidation charges? Or first degree murder charges?

Best 2 posts of the evening and I've been in the wallet thread!

 

[BKExpress]

Oh wow, this just won't die...Any others out there that want to weigh and alternative opinion??

 

[BKExpress]

While I've been much maligned for my post a few days ago and I've tried to explain my thoughts subsequently, what are your percieved advantages and disadvantages of CC vs. OC.?

 

[danielson]

Yeah, I put out the opinion that ANYONE who thinks they know how someone else should carry their weapon, needs to STFU, and get their noses out of others asses.

 

[BKExpress]

Yeah, I put out the opinion that ANYONE who thinks they know how someone else should carry their weapon, needs to STFU, and get their noses out of others asses.

Well, I guess this logic could relate to anything that is legal. Just because something is legal doesn't mean it's the most effective/best way of doing something. Also, this doesn't suggest you are in anyone's business, just expressing your thought on your code of conduct.

 

[92ThoStro]

From Kirk Freeman

Like the guys said, Article I, §32.

Indiana became a state in 1816. In 1820 concealed carry was prohibited with the exception granted from traveling. From 1820 to 1935 concealed carry was illegal in Indiana.

After Southern immigration into Indiana created problems in that Southerners brought their culture of rough and rowdy weekend behaviour north of the Ohio, places such as Speedway, Indiana banned concealed carry.

Concealed carry has traditionally been viewed as the behaviour of the low-life, shifty man. Concealed carry was banned in many states, including Indiana, as only criminals concealed their weapons. An honest man carried openly as he no had criminal intentions, unlike those shifty concealed carriers.

My question for you, fw, why the fascination with the carry method of no accounts--concealed carry?

 

[CPT Nervous]

There is no need to intimidate people by OCing when you can CC and entice them to attack you so you can kill them. Did you know if you CC you can be charged with first degree murder if you ever use it in a defense situation, since you showed intent?

So when you decide to carry, weigh the consequences. Intimidation charges? Or first degree murder charges?

Tried to rep you, but this damn socialistic rep system won't let me.

 

[CPT Nervous]

Best 2 posts of the evening and I've been in the wallet thread!

See what you get for leaving?

 

[Coach]

I was on a funeral detail for the late Gov. Bowen at the Capitol building last week which included roughly 10 state troopers. I couldn't resist and I asked "Since I have so many state troopers in the room I have to ask, is open carry legal in Indiana?" to which they all replied "Yes" and then obviously inserted their personal advise. However I have several IMPD friends and not one of them gave me the same answer.

In short, if I ever have any kind of issue I will request a state trooper and see where that gets me.

In my experience the Indiana State Police does an outstanding job.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

While I've been much maligned for my posta few days ago and I've tried to explain my thoughts subsequently, what are your percieved advantages and disadvantages of CC vs. OC.?

I would have guessed you have been here long enough to know about this thread.

EVERYTHING you want to know is here, and then some.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...lf_defense/71996-the_open_carry_argument.html

 

[HoughMade]

I thought that with that topic title, the first post was going to be:

"....where wallet is."

Nothing? We would rather have another OC/CC argument than a "wallet" joke?