Open carry NWI

[putz213]

I was wondering if anybody knows of any Open carry events planned for NWI?

 

[melensdad]

Every couple of months we have been hosting an Open Carry Cigar Night at one of my cigar lounges in Schererville. We don't have one on the schedule right now but we are due to schedule another Cigar Night, if there is enough interest, I'd be happy to host another event.

At the last event we had some free snacks, free coffee and of course, lots of cigar smoke.

 

[dwp9mm]

Do you guys hunt Zombies afterward?? LOL

 

[CVictor]

In the 17 years i've lived in NWI, I've only twice seen an open carrier that wasn't a police officer. It truly is concealed or nothing in this area (st. john, schererville, highland, crown point)

 

[PatriotPride]

I'm in Valpo. OC here is fairly rare. I still do on occasion, and have only had a few incidents. I always OC in Merrillville/Hobart unless I'm at the mall. Then it's CC so I don't have to deal with retard mall-wannabes.

 

[GhostofWinter]

In the 17 years i've lived in NWI, I've only twice seen an open carrier that wasn't a police officer. It truly is concealed or nothing in this area (st. john, schererville, highland, crown point)

Umm...
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...on_dec_5th_2009_at_quaker_steak_and_lube.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...wi_meet_up_before_valpo_show_2-20-2010_a.html

I know for a fact that there were a number of folks OCing both of these times.

Here is another one as well:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...e/17465-nwi_oc_lunch_participants_thanks.html

There have also been several cigar nights at Melen's dad's cigar shops also. So I think that while OC is not commonplace, it is more common that some folks realize.

Greg

 

[GhostofWinter]

I was wondering if anybody knows of any Open carry events planned for NWI?

I am thinking we need to plan another OC event here in the near future. (guess I need to kick the hornet's nest of NWI folks and see what I can shake loose....)

Greg

 

[jedi]

Agree we need another OC/eating event. Been so focused on the NWI INGO range day: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...30_2010_or_06_06_2010_nwi_meet_and_shoot.html

that have not really thought about it.

Welcome OP to INGO BTW.
FYI we have an INGO NWI group you may want to join to get updates on local events.
INGunOwners - Northwest Indiana

So since you brought up the idea do you want to "sponsor and event". By that it just means making a poll to pick a date, making a poll to select a place & calling said place to confirm if they are Ok with OC and if we can reserver xxx slots for event and then making the actual thread for the event. Clif45 did the last one for us (in terms of calling around places to eat), see the post GhostofWinter posted.

I can tell you that for sure the regulars will show up.
GhostofWinter
LadyGhost
Bubba
AuniteB
Jedi
Jubbie
Clif45

casue I'm hungry already. LOL!

 

[Greatestsin]

For me its always about timing. I always end up working when you guys get together!

 

[Blue Tile Spook]

Or move over here in God's country in NE Indiana.

There are several of us that OC.

 

[Jubbie]

There's a few of us in NWI. We are just never seem to be at the same place at the same time, unless it's planned. Past places we've planned that I remember are: Cabela's, Northwoods, IHOP (I missed this one), and Quaker Steak. Bottom line, make sure to pick a place that serves bacon.

 

[garagegunmaker]

make sure to pick a place that serves bacon.

I would love to go to a NWI OC event. The only problem is that I don't have my carry permit yet. Just gotta wait a few more months till i'm 18 and can apply, and then wait a little more for it to come.

 

[jedi]

There's a few of us in NWI. We are just never seem to be at the same place at the same time, unless it's planned. Past places we've planned that I remember are: Cabela's, Northwoods, IHOP (I missed this one), and Quaker Steak. Bottom line, make sure to pick a place that serves bacon.

Thanks Jubbie you just managed to de-rail this whole thread now that you have us focused on BACON!!!! All hail the !

 

[turnandshoot4]

I would love to go to a NWI OC event. The only problem is that I don't have my carry permit yet. Just gotta wait a few more months till i'm 18 and can apply, and then wait a little more for it to come.

Come out anyway.

 

[PatriotPride]

Heck yes! Bring a long gun once you hit 18 and are waiting for you LTCH. We need a NWI OC event soon! Anyone got any idea?

 

[GhostofWinter]

Heck yes! Bring a long gun once you hit 18 and are waiting for you LTCH. We need a NWI OC event soon! Anyone got any idea?

Sounds like YOU just volunteered to plan and coordinate it buddy

Greg

 

[PatriotPride]

Anyone have any ideas/timeframes that would fit your schedule? I'd LOVE to do an OC event in the area.

Also, your post count is the mark of the beast ("666"). Just sayin'

 

[Jubbie]

Sorry about the thread jack. I need to watch how I throw around the "B" word. Just saw the OP's post count and thought it would help. Guess we can use this thread to toss around ideas. It'll have to be after the next Shoot, which if memory serves will be on the 5th or 6th (gonna try to make this one). As for place, I'd say Northwoods was very kind to us. Manager thanked us for coming out. I know people in the past were mentioning the price of going out. Hopefully everyone is doing better nowadays. Economy is coming back, albeit slowly.

 

[Greatestsin]

Northwoods has great burgers...to me at least. I can always bring a can of bacon for those who can't afford to get it added. Tough times and all.

 

[subtlesixer03]

ive lived on the boarder for years and in cedar lake for a year now and have yet to see an oc. i did it outside doing yard work. First i ever open carried. if i get my kimbers rear safty working again i just might do it more often.