Where did you OC today?

[cce1302]

Friday night @ Martins & Kroger on South Bend's west side.
Story here: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ins_on_south_bend_s_west_side.html#post434699

Saturday for a couple hours @ South Bend gun "buyback" protest. It's a bit odd that the cops didn't feel it necessary to come talk to me about my gun though I did talk to several citizens.
I might have been CCing there as well.

 

[Jubbie]

Went for a weekend trip to E'vil (Evansville) for a redneck wedding reception. OC'd everywhere except around family & the dive bar my buddy took us to (I think it was just Northwest of the Lloyd's & 41 intersection). Throughout the 3 day trip I only had 2 encounters about my firearm. First was at the Evansville Wal-Mart, the guy working the gun counter asked if I was a cop, I of course replied no, just a Hoosier. He was ok with my OC'ing, just warned me to be careful where I did it, which I replied that I OC everywhere. His jaw dropped when I told him I OC and live in Hammond, right next to Gary. Nice enough guy though.

Second encounter was the Terre Haute Wal-Mart on the way north on 41. I had to use the restroom and also buy a pair of pliers (had to fix something on car). Entered the store, noticed the elderly lady greeter saw my firearm, I didn't care since I had to kick sand on my feet (biblical reference). As I'm leaving the restroom an employee stops me and asks if I'm a cop, of course I say no again (I think I'm going to make a shirt that says, "No I'm not a cop, I'm just a Hoosier".) Long story a little shorter a Co-Manager is called who asks for my permit, I give her my License, she asks for my ID with a picture (I'm figuring I'll get out quicker if I comply and the cops aren't called). She was ok with me OC'ing since I had a license, she said she should call the cops since my addresses were different, but I explained ISP knew and I didn't have to legally get a new card.

 

[00BlasterResto]

As I'm leaving the restroom an employee stops me and asks if I'm a cop, of course I say no again (I think I'm going to make a shirt that says, "No I'm not a cop, I'm just a Hoosier".)

I'll take one also, it seems to be the big question.......

 

[jsgolfman]

I know you were being polite and just trying to get your shopping done, but that's a bit much for me. I would have simply left and told her she gets no more of my $$ and would be spreading the word amongst my friends as well.

 

[Jubbie]

I really needed the pair of pliers, and I don't know Terre Haute very well. Wal-Mart is the first thing you hit coming from the south. It's the only Wal-Mart that has given me any trouble. I'll continue going to the local Wal-Marts till they give me trouble as well since they have good prices on ammo, when they actually have any. Same thing with the local Meijer, I haven't had trouble even though others have. Every experience I have prepares me more for the next time.

 

[rhino]

Saturday ... downtown Lafayette and the Lafayette Brewing Company. The only people who commented were the people who were with me. One (whom I met at the IDPA match in my squad) asked if I was LEO, as I don't think he's accustomed to seeing private citizens carrying openly. He didn't seem to mind, it was more of a curiosity thing. Then of course singlestacksig teased me a bit, but he's a friend and I expect it!

Then Blockbuster and the Kroger gas station in my home town on the way home. No worries either place.

 

[Crimson]

Again this last weekend I OCed going to my dads property and working for 6 hours. This is the second weekend in a row. Whoooooaaaaa.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Mitchell Optical

 

[aclark]

Today I had to run a few errands so I decided to OC for the 2nd time. I went to Dick's in the mall, Advanced Auto Parts, and Home Depot. Got a couple looks, but no one said anything, and I didn't have any problems. I have been thinking about a glock 23 with an IWB holster, but after a couple times of OC I'm thinking about just getting a kydex for my G22.

 

[danmrt868]

cigar store, gasstation, and no prob. cigarstore owner talks guns every time i come in

 

[USMC_0311]

I just OC'ed into my bosses office and asked for a raise.

 

[Prometheus]

I just OC'ed into my bosses office and asked for a raise.

SWEET!!!

 

[Britton]

I just OC'ed into my bosses office and asked for a raise.

 

[kingnereli]

I OC'd to to my wife's grandfather's funeral then out to eat with her anti-gun extended family. No comments, just looks.

 

[Marc]

cc'd to the gun store and ought a new holster then OC'd the rest of the day everywhere

 

[pjcalla]

Marathon at 31/32 in Westfield...............Sort of.

Let me preface this by saying that I have been CC (XD 45 service w/ MTAC IWB) for about 3 months. I also go in that particular gas station on average 2 times/day (morning coffee and afternoon fountain drink) and see the same cashiers often.

So today, after reading this thread, I wanted to see what would happen if my shirt "happened" to get tucked in between my rig and self. Usually, when I get out of my car, my shirt does this, and I usually just pull it out, covering my gun. Today was different. I get out of my car, walk into the station and notice a woman talking to the cashier, and four other patrons browsing the candy. I proceed to get my fountain drink and another lady was finishing filling up her cup. She looked at me when she was putting the lid on her drink (my gun was in full view), and she didn't even notice. As I finish filling my drink and start walking to put the lid on/get a straw, I hear, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH A GUN IN MY STORE?" from the cashier. I looked up and noticed she was laughing. At this point I said, "protection." She, still laughing, said, "she (pointing to the lady she was talking to) said oh, my, god, he has a gun." As I get closer to the register, the lady walked out of the store. The cashier, still laughing, rang me up and I told her I was legal to carry. She got a good laugh out of it, she didn't care and thought it was funny that people actually "freak out" at the sight of a gun.

I guess I should start OC in Westfield.

 

[rhino]

I'm still waiting to see one of you other guys carrying openly (other than buddies of mine who are with me frequently).

A couple of months ago in Greencastle I saw a guy carrying a small self-loader crossdraw at the Gas America. Yeah, mine was showing too, but we did not interact.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Today I had to run a few errands so I decided to OC for the 2nd time. I went to Dick's in the mall, Advanced Auto Parts, and Home Depot. Got a couple looks, but no one said anything, and I didn't have any problems. I have been thinking about a glock 23 with an IWB holster, but after a couple times of OC I'm thinking about just getting a kydex for my G22.

So you guys never get crap in the mall? They don't care? I think when I finally get comfortable with CC'ing, my first OC will be through there... like... submersive therapy :P

 

[MACHINEGUN]

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Now that I think about it... the only thing that makes me even the slightest comfortable thinking about OC'ing are the comments and this forum... like I've got backup

I dunno, I think once I get out there and try it myself, I'm going to feel VERY alone, and VERY nervous, like I'm in the wrong and will be told so.

... I think when I get mine, I need to OC with some of you guys sometime, to feel more comfortable about it...