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Posted: 3/27/2015 2:46:03 PM EDT
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We can do both here, and I prefer concealed. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 2:49:09 PM EDT
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Open for comfort if I'm carrying a 1911, though it's usually covered by an untucked shirt. If I carry my P938 it goes in my pocket.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 2:54:26 PM EDT
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I wish we had the OC option in FL for that reason. I think I'd still CC most times. I'd just really like the option to OC. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I live in AZ, we have constitutional carry.I do both but prefer open carry because in the summer it's much more comfortable. I wish we had the OC option in FL for that reason. I think I'd still CC most times. I'd just really like the option to OC. We came close not too long ago IIRC.. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 2:56:18 PM EDT
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Both.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 2:57:07 PM EDT
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open carry, it's more comfortable.
(Im a thin guy and IWB sticks out like I'm wearing a dialysis machine) |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 3:00:11 PM EDT
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concealed , because SURPRISE MOTHERFUCKER ! |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 3:26:05 PM EDT
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mostly concealed. But not give fuck if its printing or if my shirt is riding up over it. +1 |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 3:26:35 PM EDT
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Depends on where I am Come to work open carrying. 
Airman, I'd be needing a 341 for this... |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 3:47:16 PM EDT
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We can do both here, and I prefer concealed. Yup. I like, however, for there to be the common knowledge that you're probably surrounded by armed citizens wherever you go, which, in my state, is becoming a truer statement every day. Well, everywhere except Universities. 
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Posted: 3/27/2015 3:50:10 PM EDT
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Summer - Open
Winter - Concealed |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 3:54:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: mostly concealed. But not give fuck if its printing or if my shirt is riding up over it. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 3:57:36 PM EDT
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I like concealed but fully support those that carry openly even though a good portion of Arfcom are freedom haters and think OCers hurt the progun cause.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 3:57:42 PM EDT
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Suppose the laws in your area allowed you to either wear a handgun openly on your hip, or have your shirt hanging over. You can do whatever you please, as it suits you. Which way would you commonly carry - open or concealed? we allow both here, I carry both ways depending on circumstances. I don't know why this is a difficult concept for some. Both styles of carry have their pluses and minuses. No one type works in all situations. I frequently CC and I frequently OC - nobody cares. Nor should they. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 3:58:04 PM EDT
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This. Especially with larger guns. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I live in AZ, we have constitutional carry.I do both but prefer open carry because in the summer it's much more comfortable. This. Especially with larger guns. Yep |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 3:58:15 PM EDT
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Open carry is legal in Iowa, with a carry permit, but I don't recall ever seeing anyone do it. I'm not going to be that trend setter.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 3:59:58 PM EDT
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Never underestimate the element of surprise. Pushes the odds of survival way up when something jumps off unexpectedly. Clark Kent to Dirty Harry with no warning to the "predator". never underestimate the power of avoidance. Why look like a target if criminals will avoid confrontation? cuts both ways. The element of surprise may not work if you never get a chance to draw. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:00:25 PM EDT
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Wonder why Zamansky hasn't posted yet...weird. Lol. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:01:54 PM EDT
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OK. First people to get choked out carry open. I am just going by assessing the criminal's mindset. Can't be successful committing crimes if you don't control the guns in the area. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Fags carry concealed First people to get shot carry open. Didn't some dude get choked out last year at Wal Mart because the guy saw him carrying a gun? OK. First people to get choked out carry open. I am just going by assessing the criminal's mindset. Can't be successful committing crimes if you don't control the guns in the area. I agree with the argument that if a criminal is going to commit a crime he would probably target OCers first. But, allow me to blow your mind. I would also argue that if everyone would open carry, criminals would be less likely to commit the crime in said area. (no, i don't have proof, but that is my theory). So, 1 or 2 people OCing = targets, everybody OCing = less crime.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:02:59 PM EDT
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For those who OC, what level of retention does your holster have? How hard would it be for someone to come up from behind and grab it? I think that's my main concern about OC. for normal open carry, I use a safariland - very secure. I also have a Galco leather that I wear when I want to dress up. retention holsters are not a substitute for situational awareness. If you're relying on a retention holster, you've already failed. I can tell people that have been trained in weapon retention based on how they position themselves in conversation - they tend to keep the strong side away from whomever they are interacting with. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:03:52 PM EDT
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You don't need to know what I have.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:04:49 PM EDT
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If I'm out in my neck of the woods I'll OC or CC, whichever the weather determines.
To be honest so many people OC out where I live no one really notices anymore. If I'm in the city it's CC all the way. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:13:36 PM EDT
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Open carry in the woods, concealed around people.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:20:03 PM EDT
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I do not have to ask permission or pay a tax to OC, but I do if I want to CC. I have thumb break holsters for OC, I have had people who may have wanted to do me harm actually cross the street to avoid me when I am open carrying.
If you are carrying under a shirt, and don't practice drawing a lot, you may be the one in for a surprise when your pistol hangs up in a high stress situation. I have never had a problem open carrying, most people don't even notice. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:28:24 PM EDT
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Why let the criminals know you are carrying? Uh... so they can give you and your family a wide berth and decide to prey on someone else? |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:29:50 PM EDT
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I carry concealed.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:30:24 PM EDT
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I'd CC most of the time but there are times when OC would be nice too.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:32:56 PM EDT
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When Texas does get open carry, I'll still conceal carry %95 percent of the time.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:33:45 PM EDT
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For those who OC, what level of retention does your holster have? How hard would it be for someone to come up from behind and grab it? I think that's my main concern about OC. It depends. I normally carry a Glock 31 in a SERPA. Yes, it's stereotypical, but the whole reason I carry a Glock is because I don't have to worry about scratching it up when I get in the Jeep and it smacks into the door latch - the SERPA serves the same purpose. I have at least some training in weapons retention, and I am aware of my surroundings. I currently carry a small fixed-blade where I can easily get to it with my left hand for retention purposes. In the past I've carried everything from OC to other guns for that purpose, but this is what works best for me. If someone came up behind me to attempt to grab it, my reaction is to force my elbow down on the gun to keep it from the holster while doing all I can to put holes in my attacker. I'm honestly more concerned about hurting some overzealous security guard before I'm able to identify them over my shoulder more than I'm concerned about someone successfully taking my firearm. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:36:16 PM EDT
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If I'm out in my neck of the woods I'll OC or CC, whichever the weather determines. To be honest so many people OC out where I live no one really notices anymore. If I'm in the city it's CC all the way. If you don't mind my asking, where is that? I'm in Charlottesville, and it seems like I'm seeing an increasing number of people carrying openly. I've been doing so almost exclusively outside of work since I moved here in 2013. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:36:24 PM EDT
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You'll be waiting a long time. Age old internet argument for those that are too scared to open carry. They usually try to post officer attempted gun grabs, which is silly since cops are going after dangerous people and putting themselves in positions that don't remotely simulate the real world. But hyperbole shall rule the day. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Fags carry concealed First people to get shot carry open. You'll be waiting a long time. Age old internet argument for those that are too scared to open carry. They usually try to post officer attempted gun grabs, which is silly since cops are going after dangerous people and putting themselves in positions that don't remotely simulate the real world. But hyperbole shall rule the day. I know. It's an irrational argument. Remember the cop last week who got killed in the video game store. He was in full uniform, marked car outside, and the guys didn't notice him until he jumped into action. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:37:54 PM EDT
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For me, it has less to do with law and more to do with social mores. I wouldn't open carry if, despite being legal, it still freaked people out. I don't like to draw attention to myself like that. If it was commonplace and OC pistols were as ubiquitous as iPhones, I'd carry that way... and CCW a BUG.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:44:54 PM EDT
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There's a time and a place for both. CC most of the time.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:54:50 PM EDT
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I can do both. But i cc 90% of the time.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 5:03:27 PM EDT
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Suppose the laws in your area allowed you to either wear a handgun openly on your hip, or have your shirt hanging over. You can do whatever you please, as it suits you. Which way would you commonly carry - open or concealed? That's how they are now... 
I guess the answer is it depends on where I'm going, what I'm wearing etc. I try not to think to hard about it. Either way I'm hyper aware of what's going on around me & don't find fault with either method. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 5:08:27 PM EDT
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We can do both here, and I prefer concealed. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 5:09:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We can do both here, and I prefer concealed. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 5:38:53 PM EDT
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We can do both here, and I prefer concealed. Same here |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 5:48:12 PM EDT
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Suppose the laws in your area allowed you to either wear a handgun openly on your hip, or have your shirt hanging over. You can do whatever you please, as it suits you. Which way would you commonly carry - open or concealed? They do. I carry concealed. value of surprise factor should not be underestimated. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 6:05:38 PM EDT
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Agreed. My state allows both...I personally never OC because I don't want someone seeing my firearm and getting the drop on me.
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Why let the criminals know you are carrying? |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 6:07:18 PM EDT
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Concealed.
When I worked at a pawnshop, we did both open and concealed carry. There was some benefit of having folks know that guys in there were walking around in there with cocked and locked 1911's back in the day, but it was private property, we could do whatever we wanted. On the street, day to day, going grocery shopping or something, nope. The only situation I would want to would be in a situation where it was obvious that I had something of value to steal. Like walking around with a big bag of money that I couldn't otherwise carry in my pocket or backpack. Also maybe in like a disaster zone, say a Hurricane Katrina aftermath situation to deter looting around my home or business. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 6:08:16 PM EDT
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Quoted: Suppose the laws in your area allowed you to either wear a handgun openly on your hip, or have your shirt hanging over. You can do whatever you please, as it suits you. Which way would you commonly carry - open or concealed? In THIS world, concealed. My state has both I'll only OC if I'm headed: to the range, on a quick trip to the dumpster and feeling lazy, occasionally "honey gofer" trips for the SO if again, feeling lazy. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 6:09:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: CC of course. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 6:20:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Fags carry concealed And that is the perfect example of the intellect level. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 6:23:58 PM EDT
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I prefer concealed, but sometimes it's just not practical. We really should have both options.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 6:25:42 PM EDT
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Open carry, loaded. What is that, "Arizona Style?"
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Posted: 3/27/2015 6:35:14 PM EDT
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Get both
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Posted: 3/27/2015 6:54:39 PM EDT
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Suppose the laws in your area allowed you to either wear a handgun openly on your hip, or have your shirt hanging over. You can do whatever you please, as it suits you. Which way would you commonly carry - open or concealed? I would open carry most of the time. Concealed carry is less practical, less convenient, uncomfortable, and generally a PITA, but sometimes one needs to be discreet. But when discretion is unnecessary, I can't think of a convincing reason not to carry openly. Concealed carry of anything but pocket pistols is also incongruous with how I dress if I'm not wearing a jacket or a coat. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 7:07:03 PM EDT
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OC all the time unless it's cold enough for a jacket that happens to cover it up.
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Posted: 3/27/2015 11:19:18 PM EDT
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Fags carry concealed So you carry concealed then. Got it. Some of us straight guys carry concealed, too, but it's cool. Not judging your faggot tree. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 11:29:50 PM EDT
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My preferred mode of carry would be strapping a full-size 1911 OWB on my weak-hand side. Then if SHTF, I completely disregard the 1911 and whip my LCP out of its place of concealment.
Element of Surprise FTMFW, nobody sees that coming. |
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