The Open Carry Argument

[SirRealism]

It doesn't say "loaded" either. It has to be unloaded.

It doesn't say "firearm" either. Oh crap, now that I read it, mine has the wrong name. They mistakenly gave me Paul Whitesell's LTCH.

 

[danielson]

Jesus, don't you people have anything better to do? This thread is the longest running pointless thread in the history of INGO.

Get over yourselves and Just ****ing Carry

 

[nakinate]

Jesus, don't you people have anything better to do? This thread is the longest running pointless thread in the history of INGO.

Get over yourselves and Just ****ing Carry

What does it matter if they post in here? If you don't like it then don't read it.

 

[ATM]

Jesus, don't you people have anything better to do? This thread is the longest running pointless thread in the history of INGO.

Get over yourselves and Just ****ing Carry

I'd say it's served its purpose rather well. There is far less OC animosity and ill-informed "just cover it up" or "I have nothing to prove" responses across the entire forum due to the subject matter referenced here.

Even the "professional" detractors now come off as ridiculous and petty for their videos attempting to disparage others who choose not to conceal their armed status for various reasons.

You've never really explained your problem with this written defense of a natural carry method which was once so frequently attacked. It paved the way for your preferred mantra to JFC (largely without your help and in spite of your whining about it).

Really, it's OK, we want you to JFC. I just don't see the need to purge or forget the path to our success simply because you're currently happy with our results.

 

[rhino]

I have nothing better to do.

 

[cce1302]

Jesus, don't you people have anything better to do? This thread is the longest running pointless thread in the history of INGO.

Get over yourselves and Just ****ing Carry

Hi, I really enjoy your topic, but you've posted it in the wrong thread.

Please continue the conversation here.

 

[XtremeRevolution]

I decided I was going to open carry when I first joined this thread. Since the end of December, I've been carrying everywhere underneath a coat with my OWB holster. The gun belt and holster are finally getting broken in but they're still a bit stiff. Full size 1911 here.

At times, if I'm at Meijer and I reach up to grab something, the holster gets uncovered as my coat rises a bit. Nobody has said a word. The very bottom of the holster just barely doesn't clear the bottom of my coat.

I'm looking forward to the warmer weather. So far my only issue has been the sights on my 1911. It's an LPA adjustable rear sight and sticks out a bit too much.

 

[ATM]

I decided I was going to open carry when I first joined this thread. Since the end of December, I've been carrying everywhere underneath a coat with my OWB holster. The gun belt and holster are finally getting broken in but they're still a bit stiff. Full size 1911 here.

At times, if I'm at Meijer and I reach up to grab something, the holster gets uncovered as my coat rises a bit. Nobody has said a word. The very bottom of the holster just barely doesn't clear the bottom of my coat.

I'm looking forward to the warmer weather. So far my only issue has been the sights on my 1911. It's an LPA adjustable rear sight and sticks out a bit too much.

Sounds like a perfectly natural way to acclimate yourself to carrying openly, let the weather dictate how "hidden" it is.

 

[actaeon277]

I decided I was going to open carry when I first joined this thread. Since the end of December, I've been carrying everywhere underneath a coat with my OWB holster. The gun belt and holster are finally getting broken in but they're still a bit stiff. Full size 1911 here.

At times, if I'm at Meijer and I reach up to grab something, the holster gets uncovered as my coat rises a bit. Nobody has said a word. The very bottom of the holster just barely doesn't clear the bottom of my coat.

I'm looking forward to the warmer weather. So far my only issue has been the sights on my 1911. It's an LPA adjustable rear sight and sticks out a bit too much.

I don't post in the "OC" thread, only when something unusual happens.
But I OC most places.
I'm also in Merrillville.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

I like that way of easing into it. Never thought of it but it's a great idea. Kudos to you, sir!

 

[XtremeRevolution]

I like that way of easing into it. Never thought of it but it's a great idea. Kudos to you, sir!

Thanks! It has been working pretty well for me. I'll probably wear a blazer most places I go, but on hot days, a classy leather holster and a 1911 is highly unlikely to attract unwanted attention.

I don't post in the "OC" thread, only when something unusual happens.
But I OC most places.
I'm also in Merrillville.

Are there any businesses in Merrillville that post that I need to watch out for? I've checked the doors everywhere and no place I've been to has said anything.

 

[actaeon277]

Can't think of any off hand.
You might want to meet some of us.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/ingo-events/374344-nwi-3-14-15-meet-greet.html

I will not be there. I'm working.
Feel free to Visitor Message me with questions so we don't tie this thread up. Or join is in the NWI General Discussion thread.

Thanks! It has been working pretty well for me. I'll probably wear a blazer most places I go, but on hot days, a classy leather holster and a 1911 is highly unlikely to attract unwanted attention.



Are there any businesses in Merrillville that post that I need to watch out for? I've checked the doors everywhere and no place I've been to has said anything.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

a classy leather holster and a 1911 is highly unlikely to attract unwanted attention.

Watch out for 5 year old girls.

 

[cce1302]

They need to require additional training before issuing an Open Carry Permit.

 

[eldirector]

They need to require additional training before issuing an Open Carry Permit.

 

[Roadie]

They need to require additional training before issuing an Open Carry Permit.

 

[chipbennett]

They need to require additional training before issuing an Open Carry Permit.

The purple is implied?

 

[SteveM4A1]

Rofl cce is an open carry advocate....the internetz is serious stuff

 

[cce1302]

This is the open carry argument thread. I'm just trying to start an argument. It looked like fun when LS&B did it.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

If you knew Clay like I know Clay...OC hero of mine!