Are You Kidding Me?? (OC)

[Mikester]

It seems like at least 2-3 calls a week that the SO is called on for people that open carry. Someone gets freaked and calls the cops, then you have to sit there with 2 cops while they figure out if your a BG or GG. No thanks, it may be my right to open carry, but its not worth the hassle. Concealed carry all the way.

[Richard K]

Do you think the sheeple who are frightened/concerned about open carry and call authorities will become acclimated to OC or do you think it's possible that when told by the cops it's legal, they will jump on the bandwagon for more restrictive gun control? I can see it now, "guns are everywhere being carried in the open, we need more gun control and I'll vote for it". Seems to be self defeating to me.

[GunTroll]

^above^ good point.

[jackmode9316]

Thats a pretty good point Richard.

I personally will probably Carry Concealed, simply because I am somewhat of a private person, and would prefer to talk to LEO's or whoever as little as possible. I also am not sure that I want ANYone else to know either.

[BadShot]

I've done both.. I generally prefer concealed for a variety of reasons, being concerned that the cops are going to show up because someone was frightened because they saw a gun on my hip isn't one of them. I'm a CCW holder because I want to be able to carry concealed, not because I feel the need to hide my weapon from public view. This is why I don't concern myself overly about printing or accidentally having my weapon exposed in a store because I'm reaching up for something.

I think there's something to be said for making the OC statement.. whether you want to call it a fashion statement or not, it is a statement that we as gun owners, Constitutionalist and citizens should be able and willing to make.

What I find interesting here is the debate about increasing your potential personal threat level by open carrying. While 95% of the population does not look at things the way those of us who carry (by personal choice or by professional need) do. We are constantly assessing our environments for potential threats and risks. Open carry presents a few additional considerations that I think have been sufficiently hashed out. While I don't agree with some of the statements about clothing and personal presentation of demeanor, I think it is something to take into consideration.

If there are two of us side by side and one is dressed business casual, or even typical contemporary for Colorado and the other is dressed more like most kids do these days, I'm fully understanding why the one dressed down is more likely to be considered a threat. That by no means is justification for those judgements, but it's the social reality we deal with.

If you're already going to draw attention to yourself by OC'ing, you might consider what additional statements you are making with your choice of cloths. Right, wrong or indifferent.. these are the societal flaws we have to deal with. Being aware and remembering that you should always, regardless of your style of dress, social status or what ever pretext you wish to use.. conduct yourself with a higher degree of manners and courtesy is an abosulte must.

As usual, that's my less than humble 2 cents.. take from it what you will or don't.

[Colorado Luckydog]

Do you think the sheeple who are frightened/concerned about open carry and call authorities will become acclimated to OC or do you think it's possible that when told by the cops it's legal, they will jump on the bandwagon for more restrictive gun control? I can see it now, "guns are everywhere being carried in the open, we need more gun control and I'll vote for it". Seems to be self defeating to me.

I'm not buying this one at all. If you go to places where there is a lot of open carry you see zero oposition. I'm not going to give up my gun rights in fear of turning someone into a left wing liberal. That just doesn't make any sence at all.

[Richard K]

I'm not buying this one at all. If you go to places where there is a lot of open carry you see zero oposition. I'm not going to give up my gun rights in fear of turning someone into a left wing liberal. That just doesn't make any sence at all.

I didn't think you'd be swayed. Excersizing a right doesn't mean flaunting it. When you and others of your mindset continue to open carry don't be surprised when more restrictive gun control comes down the pike. We will all reap what you sow.

[ryanek9freak]

I didn't think you'd be swayed. Excersizing a right doesn't mean flaunting it. When you and others of your mindset continue to open carry don't be surprised when more restrictive gun control comes down the pike. We will all reap what you sow.

It's exactly that attitude that caused guns to have such a negative connotation today. They should be as common as cell phones.

[Colorado Luckydog]

I didn't think you'd be swayed. Excersizing a right doesn't mean flaunting it. When you and others of your mindset continue to open carry don't be surprised when more restrictive gun control comes down the pike. We will all reap what you sow.

If people can see me at Walmart with my wife and kids, wearing my gun while protecting my family in a safe manner, maybe we can educate them.
Hiding our guns and hoping they don't notice that we are armed is just short of retarded. The left winged liberals are fighting their fight and you just want to hide your guns and hope nobody notices. JEEEESH!

[Colorado Luckydog]

Richard, I should have known you were a LEO! LMAO! You should be able to carry open but not me! WTF! WTF WTF!