Are You Kidding Me?? (OC)

[jackmode9316]

Well, why the hell not then? Inquiring minds want to know.

[ChunkyMonkey]

When you OC, use your judgment. Dont wear a hoodie w/ ripped jeans and have crossdraw holster!

I only OC otw to shooting range, at shooting range and otw back. I have never had any issue. Couple months back in boulder at the quizno's, a plain clothed cop and a uniformed one spotted me in line ahead of them. I told them I was otw to the range at Lyons. They seemed to be annoyed more by the fact they might have to leave their spot in the sandwich line. The plain clothed one told me to be careful because they cannot have anyone complain about it. We ended up sitting next to them and got to chat up light conversation about the ammo shortage etc. Cool guys.

[Irving]

The plain clothed one told me to be careful because they cannot have anyone complain about it.

What the hell did he mean by that? I would have asked him.

[jackmode9316]

I agree, so what if someone complained. Let them whine if they must, after all it is legal.

[Irving]

All the dispatchers have to do is this:

"Hello police? I'm shopping and there is a man with a gun here!"
"Okay, what is he doing?"
"It looks like he is shopping for milk. But he has a gun!"
"Is he holding the gun, or is it holstered?"
"It's attached to his hip in some sort of modified cell phone holder!"
"Sounds like it's holstered. Go ahead and call us back if he does something against the law." CLICK


Having a loud conversation is a "disturbance" but it's not worth calling the cops over.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Why does every event have to be a drama of our rights?

The cop was telling me if someone complained about OC, he has to respond to it. Nothing wrong w/ that statement. I wasn't offended whatsoever. Why would I want to be smartass and challenge a LEO?

We can exercise our rights all we want. Just be respectful to others' right. When some morons exercise their right to complain about your open carry, the LE have the obligations to check you out. You want to be loud and up in their face about your right, it is YOUR right. Why would one want to attract attention to him/herself, beats me! I personally don't need the hassle.

[Irving]

The cop already talked to you. If someone complained, then he'd say, "I already talked to that guy." We all realize that the police are obligated to check things out, but it certainly wouldn't hurt to remind the public that no one is breaking any laws.

If someone calls the police about loud music at 12 noon are the police obligated to respond? No, they can tell the person to deal with it until after 9:00pm. How is a gun any different?

[ChunkyMonkey]

Different is, cops have to run my ID if someone complains about my open carry. I know a few guys that carry everyday, mostly security guys. They dress properly and usually wear some kind of tags that hinted SECURITY. They don't get hassled at all. My issue is people who OC and dress like he/she is homeless. If one walked around in my neighborhood, I have no doubt call LEO on him.

Back to my original post.. just be respectful and dress properly if you want to OC.

[Irving]

A private security guard has no more right to carry than a private citizen. Might as well get one of those stupid fake badges that says "Concealed Carry Permit Holder" on it so you can get into trouble for impersonating an officer.

[Colorado Luckydog]

Different is, cops have to run my ID if someone complains about my open carry. I know a few guys that carry everyday, mostly security guys. They dress properly and usually wear some kind of tags that hinted SECURITY. They don't get hassled at all. My issue is people who OC and dress like he/she is homeless. If one walked around in my neighborhood, I have no doubt call LEO on him.

Back to my original post.. just be respectful and dress properly if you want to OC.

Cops do not have to run your ID if someone complains about your open carry. What they should do is inform the one complaining that you are not breaking the law and please do not call back unless you do.