Where did you OC today?

[Mrkeller]

Well so far today it's been Walmart, Blockbuster, Marsh, Guns and Tackle, Cork Liquors, and the dollar store. The only comment that was made was by the lady at the liquor store. She said, is that thing going to go off. I replied only if I pull the trigger. She just smiled.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Greenwood Mall this afternoon. Then to Starbucks.

One girl at Starbucks gave me my drink, and very out of nowhere said: "So why do you carry a gun?"

I need to think of a short and
acceptable answer for this question. I don't want to go on about "rights"... I typically say something about personal protection.

How do you answer?

 

[Mrkeller]

Just look at her with a freaked out look on your face and say "I'm carrying a gun?" Then run out screaming.

 

[1911 mike]

Was OCing inside of Elder Beerman in Elkhart and was waiting on the service man to finish doing the paper work on a sofa and two chairs that I was buying when the store manager asked to speak with me around the corner from where I was standing. He asked that I leave the store and put my firearm in my car or cover it up. After a nice talk with him I said fine, that I would leave the store but before I left I told the service man in the furniture department I wanted my $3,100 check back, and to forget me ever buying anything from them again. Then the store manager's jaw fell to the floor as I walked out the door. There loss, my business went else where.

 

[Sylvain]

Greenwood Mall this afternoon. Then to Starbucks.

One girl at Starbucks gave me my drink, and very out of nowhere said: "So why do you carry a gun?"

I need to think of a short and
acceptable answer for this question. I don't want to go on about "rights"... I typically say something about personal protection.

How do you answer?

You could say "It's a secret ".She would think that you are a super spy or something.
Or just say "Because its heavier to carry a cop". Maybe that will make her laugh.

Either one are good I think.

Im glad you are carrying downtown Indy.I never seen anyone OC there and I even thought it was not legal.
I just know since I joined .

 

[CTC B4Z]

Was OCing inside of Elder Beerman in Elkhart and was waiting on the service man to finish doing the paper work on a sofa and two chairs that I was buying when the store manager asked to speak with me around the corner from where I was standing. He asked that I leave the store and put my firearm in my car or cover it up. After a nice talk with him I said fine, that I would leave the store but before I left I told the service man in the furniture department I wanted my $3,100 check back, and to forget me ever buying anything from them again. Then the store manager's jaw fell to the floor as I walked out the door. There loss, my business went else where.

your kidding me??? thats awesome!!

 

[LLDJR]

I saw someone OC a Sig 9mm yesterday at Best Buy Greenwood, he was in line in front of my wife and me in electronics are where he was buying a laptop and me a PC,,,,,,I had my Kahr CC,,,,

the clerk guy at BB started talking about the gun, how it was cool , and then starte to ask if the guy had watched some silly show or something about guys with guns etc....

made me glad I CC,, I dont want to talk about my weapon or draw attention to myself, I realized after listening to all of this that this is why I choose not to OC,,, I have no problem with the people that do, I just choose not to

 

[blue2golf]

Was OCing inside of Elder Beerman in Elkhart and was waiting on the service man to finish doing the paper work on a sofa and two chairs that I was buying when the store manager asked to speak with me around the corner from where I was standing. He asked that I leave the store and put my firearm in my car or cover it up. After a nice talk with him I said fine, that I would leave the store but before I left I told the service man in the furniture department I wanted my $3,100 check back, and to forget me ever buying anything from them again. Then the store manager's jaw fell to the floor as I walked out the door. There loss, my business went else where.

Ouch!

 

[SirRealism]

Was OCing inside of Elder Beerman in Elkhart and was waiting on the service man to finish doing the paper work on a sofa and two chairs that I was buying when the store manager asked to speak with me around the corner from where I was standing. He asked that I leave the store and put my firearm in my car or cover it up. After a nice talk with him I said fine, that I would leave the store but before I left I told the service man in the furniture department I wanted my $3,100 check back, and to forget me ever buying anything from them again. Then the store manager's jaw fell to the floor as I walked out the door. There loss, my business went else where.

Good for you. It sounds like the timing worked out perfectly for maximum impact on the manager.

 

[Sylvain]

On my way out to my car I ran into a younger couple and they also asked if I was a cop. I replied no and the young man asked me what the law was on carrying a gun, I told him, and that was it. He said cool and gave me a donut. Win-Win.

Best reason to OC ever!
I may think more about it.

 

[Bushido Devil Dog]

I proudly present the illustrated version...

Was OCing inside of in Elkhart and was waiting on the service man to finish doing the paper work on a sofa and two chairs that I was buying when the store manager asked to speak with me around the corner from where I was standing. He asked that I leave the store and put my firearm in my car or cover it up. After a nice talk with him I said fine , that I would leave the store but before I left I told the service man in the furniture department I wanted my $3,100 check back , and to forget me ever buying anything from them again . Then the store manager's jaw fell to the floor as I walked out the door...

...and then heard about it and gave you many well deserved kudos for a nicely played move. One that no doubt has caused the "man"ager to take up a new hobby ...

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Just started a new job, been here for about 2 weeks. Had a meeting w/ boss today, he had to get a card from his wallet, and I noticed a familiar pink one.
After a meeting at work today, was standing around talking to the rest of the IT group, and my boss. The subject of home security was brought up, and my boss brought up that he has a gun. I chimed in that I, too, have one. He listed what he had (quite a bit!). Another IT guy jumped in, listed his guns, and that he's going shooting soon.

I told them what I have, asked if he carried. He said no, and asked if I did. I said yep, every day, open carry. Boss said he doesn't think you can do that... but I explained the Indiana law allows it.
We went on to discuss more about guns as a group, it was pretty nice.

 

[jeremy]

I am being forced to OC...
Sigh...
At least until it warms up enough I don't have to wear Carhartts...

 

[cigarman454]

Muncie gun show Highway 3 hardware south-side Muncie.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Last night after work - Sun King Brewery, then Circle Center Mall. This morning at about 6 am, gas station

 

[Fishe39392]

today Southtown Walmart in Fort Wayne after my criminal justice class..got a couple looks and a "nice Glock" from one of the associates at the store. last week to H&H Fireamrs in Fort Wayne to go to the range...couple other places too

 

[blue2golf]

Ruger Single Six on my hip, German Ridge, 5 mile hike. Saw lots of coyote scat, deer tracks and one gut pile in the middle of a creek. No other hikers.

 

[blue2golf]

Posey County, near Stewartsville. Single Six open carry again. Didn't see anybody else, but I did spook a very big wolf. I saw him for all of 5 seconds, then he disappeared into the tree line.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Finally, after two years of carrying at Greenwood Park Mall!

Older security guard approaches while I'm talking to my aunt that works there in the middle of the mall, he asks "Excuse me sir, are you a police officer?" with a smile on his face. We both know where it's going

I say "Nope", and he says "Well you're really not supposed to even have that here", pointing at my USP 40.

I say I didn't see any signs, and he chuckles and says it's "rule 6" or something. He was nice about it and funny, so I just covered up. He asked me to pull shirt over it until I get out.

Ah well. Didn't feel like arguing, wasn't a big deal.

 

[SirRealism]

Finally, after two years of carrying at Greenwood Park Mall!

Older security guard approaches while I'm talking to my aunt that works there in the middle of the mall, he asks "Excuse me sir, are you a police officer?" with a smile on his face. We both know where it's going

I say "Nope", and he says "Well you're really not supposed to even have that here", pointing at my USP 40.

I say I didn't see any signs, and he chuckles and says it's "rule 6" or something. He was nice about it and funny, so I just covered up. He asked me to pull shirt over it until I get out.

Ah well. Didn't feel like arguing, wasn't a big deal.

Dang, I wish I had seen you. I was there, too. I wasn't really OC, though... just showing a bit.

I'm glad they didn't ask you to leave.