The Open Carry Argument

[jeremy]

Keep it up and you'll be RCing my foot!

LOL

 

[Double T]

I will probably go to front pocket carry before I carry on the left. But, switching pockets is cheaper than a new wallet

 

[Concerned Citizen]

My thoughts... If you are OC then you put yourself out there to conflict. Yes you may get the thug that changes his mind and doesnt go and rob the joint. On the other hand, if you are carrying and something goes down. You basically are automatically thrown in that situation(I know theres exceptions) because you are the first responder and the only one to counter the situation.
If you are CC then you have the choice of being put inot that situation and weather you want to get involved.
Yes, I know you can choose to get involved when you OC too, I just think the option is dwindled considerably.

There are exceptions to many situations. Every one is different an unique in its way.

Just my opinion. I'm going to start OC.

I'm 50/50 on the subject. I do both depending on weather/place/occasion.

Not sure how much I agree with that statement. If someone is being robbed or assulted and I'm carrying, whether CC/OC, it is my duty as a citizen to get involved & protect the sheep from the wolves. I made the choice to get involved, as soon as I made the choice to start carrying. Didn't you?

 

[Eric05]

Not sure how much I agree with that statement. If someone is being robbed or assulted and I'm carrying, whether CC/OC, it is my duty as a citizen to get involved & protect the sheep from the wolves. I made the choice to get involved, as soon as I made the choice to start carrying. Didn't you?

Yes, that would be where I would intervene. All I'm saying is being discrete is not always a bad thing. We all(armed citizens) take on that burden of helping protect ourselves, family, and innocents who couldn't defend themselves.

 

[japartridge]

I hardly think the stunt you tried with the big revolver qualifies as "concealing a pistol", for this purpose...

ewwww, that's gross, funny, but gross!

 

[Hayseed_40]

Not sure how much I agree with that statement. If someone is being robbed or assulted and I'm carrying, whether CC/OC, it is my duty as a citizen to get involved & protect the sheep from the wolves. I made the choice to get involved, as soon as I made the choice to start carrying. Didn't you?

However, for me, I cannot make such a blanket statement.

My carry priority:
1) Protect family
2) Protect myself (as provider of #1 above)
3) Protect others (distant third)

Whether to fight ("intervene") or flight is situationally dependent. If my son is with me and a robbery happens, I will most likely work to get him out of the harm - this may mean something other than intervening. I do not want to be "obligated" or thrust into a position without a choice.

I am not carrying to be someones white knight or cowboy.

 

[Eric05]

However, for me, I cannot make such a blanket statement.

My carry priority:
1) Protect family
2) Protect myself (as provider of #1 above)
3) Protect others (distant third)

Whether to fight ("intervene") or flight is situationally dependent. If my son is with me and a robbery happens, I will most likely work to get him out of the harm - this may mean something other than intervening. I do not want to be "obligated" or thrust into a position without a choice.

I am not carrying to be someones white knight or cowboy.

^^^^THIS^^^^

 

[Concerned Citizen]

Excellent point Hayseed. I guess I was strictly thinking about being alone. You are 100% correct, If my family is with me, the whole priority becomes their safety first

 

[~STOLEN~]

i open carry, and dont care who likes it or doesnt like it, its for my families protection and mine as well
awesome write up lots of situations to think about

 

[jamesg]

Not sure how much I agree with that statement. If someone is being robbed or assulted and I'm carrying, whether CC/OC, it is my duty as a citizen to get involved & protect the sheep from the wolves. I made the choice to get involved, as soon as I made the choice to start carrying. Didn't you?

true, but in the case of an armed holdup, and the perp was really trigger happy, don't you think he is going to take out, or at least single out the guy with a gun hanging off his hip as opposed to if he doesn't know you are carrying....I hear people talk down on the "element of surprise" factor, but there is some value in carrying concealed

that being said, i am finding myself increasingly carrying with my simple IWB holster but not really taking the time to be sure it is always completely hidden, so to the casual observer it's the same, only someone looking too hard would notice anyways for the most part

of course, the new TRUSS sling holster I ordered will make it impossible to accidentally expose unless i decide to walk out like Don from Miami Vice with the unbuttoned flower shirt, or was that Hawaii Five-O?

 

[Double T]

The conservation officer at the gas station didn't say anything...just sat there and drank his coffee. Could've been ny 3 year old getting a bug juice and candy

 

[protias]

I like my crossbreed super tuck deluxe, glock 23

So how does this fit into open carry?

 

[Titanium_Frost]

So how does this fit into open carry?

I think someone got a bug up their ass and wants in the classifieds.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/search.php?searchid=5085706

 

[Double T]

I like me Blackhawk Serpa and 1911...

Same gas station this weekend: a guy and I were at the Soda fountain and he asked "Is that a colt or a kimber" and I was taken aback...I didn't expect my 1st OC convo to be positive

Anyways, he was asking about the gun (since I paid half of Kimber prices) and I told him straight up that I like it and it's 100% functional.

Lil more small talk and he's thinking about getting his LTCH. This guy had no idea it's not a CCW permit!

+1 for OC and the educational opportunities it presents. Civvy and LEO alike

 

[protias]

I think someone got a bug up their ass and wants in the classifieds.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/search.php?searchid=5085706

Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms.

I'll take your word for it TF.

 

[Hayseed_40]

I like my crossbreed super tuck deluxe, glock 23

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMNry4PE93Y&feature=player_embedded[/ame]

 

[The Glockantuan]

This post is the exact reason I joined the site! To read up about topics like this. I know that someone is bound to get mad at me for this, because I'm sure it was talked about at some point in the 60-some pages of replies, but my only reservation on OC is the cops getting called because "some guy has a gun".

Is there any evidence of this occurring frequently (most particularly in IN)?

Thanks, and still so glad I joined.

 

[Hayseed_40]

This post is the exact reason I joined the site! To read up about topics like this. I know that someone is bound to get mad at me for this, because I'm sure it was talked about at some point in the 60-some pages of replies, but my only reservation on OC is the cops getting called because "some guy has a gun".

Is there any evidence of this occurring frequently (most particularly in IN)?

Thanks, and still so glad I joined.

To the best of my knowledge there are ZERO posts on here regarding OC'ing and interactions with LEO. When they create a FAQ section, I am sure this will be part of it.

Enjoy - you can get some good info here. And, keep your hands away from ATM's mouth - he bites.

 

[Hayseed_40]

Thanks, and still so glad I joined.

Great optimism...

 

[Roadie]

To the best of my knowledge there are ZERO posts on here regarding OC'ing and interactions with LEO. When they create a FAQ section, I am sure this will be part of it.

Enjoy - you can get some good info here. And, keep your hands away from ATM's mouth - he bites.

More forgotten purple? Don't confuse the n00bs