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Open Carry...*gasp*
mrkermit:
I think OC is perfectly fine but you're going to fluster to henhouse within any city limit/high population zone. If you're willing to be getting talked to by authorities (not necessarily detained) and judged on your mental fitness at any given time then go for it. Be polite. I just don't view OC or the threat of gunplay as a realistic deterrent to those who wish to commit violent crime since they're all in anyway.
--- Quote from: jthhapkido on June 13, 2013, 07:52:41 AM ---The weapons retention training, and a good retention holster, on the other hand, is a good thing for anyone open carrying for any reason.
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This is probably the wisest statement concerning OC but probably one of the most forsaken. Training is hard to come by and awfully expensive depending on where you go but is the most necessary. Most folks will think in their mind that "I would do this or that" when they have actually done nothing in preparation. When the situation actually arises, they will then fall back upon what they truly know -- nothing. Convincing people to get this kind of training/gear to prep them for OC is along the same lines as telling people they should exercise at least thirty minutes daily. It's just a fairy tale; big boy rules just don't work with 95% of the population.
Great discussion.
fishguy:
--- Quote from: Lorimor on May 24, 2013, 06:45:16 AM ---The Columbus Chief o' Police has stated that anyone open carrying in Columbus will be "detained and questioned." Whatever that amounts to, I don't know, but you have been warned. :)
I can see the educational part of it, but I can also see it panicking the sheep as well. Furthermore, I believe it gives an opportunity for someone who dislikes "those damn NRA types" to call in a "man with a gun" call and jazz it up a little maybe. And last but not least, I believe concealed gives me an advantage and more flexibility should I ever find myself in a bad situation.
So I go concealed.
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I'm not so sure they can do that without some type of cause... It is legal to open carry in Nebraska. However, this state is kind of lame to firearms somewhat. Maybe I'm wrong. In Texas, open carry would probably be more acceptable than here is the point I am trying to make. I don't see myself open carrying ever. I have seen a couple people do it. Not for me, but to each their own...
Dan W:
--- Quote from: fishguy on July 09, 2013, 09:56:30 PM ---In Texas, open carry would probably be more acceptable than here is the point I am trying to make.
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Open carry of a handgun is illegal in Texas
NE Bull:
--- Quote from: Dan W on July 09, 2013, 10:04:58 PM ---Open carry of a handgun is illegal in Texas
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REALLY? Whodda thunkit!
fishguy:
--- Quote from: Dan W on July 09, 2013, 10:04:58 PM ---Open carry of a handgun is illegal in Texas
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--- Quote from: Dan W on July 09, 2013, 10:04:58 PM ---Open carry of a handgun is illegal in Texas
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--- Quote from: fishguy on July 09, 2013, 09:56:30 PM ---I'm not so sure they can do that without some type of cause... It is legal to open carry in Nebraska. However, this state is kind of lame to firearms somewhat. Maybe I'm wrong. In UTAH, open carry would probably be more acceptable than here is the point I am trying to make. I don't see myself open carrying ever. I have seen a couple people do it. Not for me, but to each their own...
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