The FBI? Are you joking?
JoshuaW said:No such standard. The only restricted places are schools, government property, riverboats, restricted parts of air ports, and the occasional local ordinance making it an infraction to carry on local parks. If you are asked to leave a place, and you dont, you can be charged with trespassing. Signs regarding firearms have no legal weight in Indiana.
Congratulations on coming out of the closet. We are happy to have you.
I assume your outing was uneventful. Were you comfortable oc'ing or were you nervous?
I appreciate the clear-up of this. I mixed up government property with others, and just meshed those together...
Regarding the Simon Mall comments - Has anyone ever had problems at the Greenwood Park Mall? I go there pretty often, very blaitently OC, and I've never heard a single word from anyone. I'm not shy about it, either. I walk through there like I did before I started carrying, and I don't avoid anyone... I think I've just had good luck there, apparently?
Practice responses to specific questions. Don't just think about them in your head, say them out loud. Knowing what you will say if confronted will help calm your nerves. Even if you don't say what you've practiced if confronted you will still have confidence and more than likely be able to say what you want/need to.Yes, it was uneventful. I went to Marsh later this evening, and the cashier definitely saw it, but she did not say anything.
I was nervous! I kept wondering if people would say anything to me and how I would respond if they did approach me. I'm sure that's something that will fade though as I OC more often and get more comfortable with it.
Stopped in at Big R before work to pick up some ammo.
Seems one of the young employees had never seen anyone carry in there before.
Joe Williams helped by assuring him that I was just crazy.
Then, of course, Joe tried to sell me a Glock
...again.
Yes, it was uneventful. I went to Marsh later this evening, and the cashier definitely saw it, but she did not say anything.
I was nervous! I kept wondering if people would say anything to me and how I would respond if they did approach me. I'm sure that's something that will fade though as I OC more often and get more comfortable with it.
You should have turned toward him and yelled out "Look Out! He's got a (pen, pants, knife, pliers etc.)! Pick something they are wearing or holding. Then they can hear how stupid they just sounded.Went to B&C Tool today to pick up my Uhaul. One of the employees was like, "He's got a gun!" He just stood there and wasn't doing anything. I just replied, "Yup, we should all be afraid of law abiding citizens." Anyway, they were very helpful.
UP mall twice!? be ready to be asked to leave if they see you that mall is a simon property (vary anti) look and there code of conduct near the door.
It says something to the effect of only on duty police officers are allowed on offical duty to carry. Another member had a bad OC encounter there.
Not that it would excuse his behaviour but did you cut him off? How do you know that is what he thought you did?Greenwood Mall today
Greenwood Best Buy
Greenwood Starbucks x2
Greenwood BW3 (last night)
Some guy thought I cut him off while turning into Starbucks.
He follows me in, parks, and exits his car in a very huffy mood. I can already hear him yelling and cursing me.
I step out of my car, very non-challant.
He stops yelling at me, scoffs angrilly, then goes back to his car.
I guess it was a fight he couldn't win, or wasn't interested in getting into? I'm certainly not an intimidating guy. Business clothing, well groomed...
Not that it would excuse his behaviour but did you cut him off? How do you know that is what he thought you did?
my first OC today.
went to walmart to get some ammo since they got a shipment in finally of 40 s&w.
why do people think its so illegal to carry a firearm. i had 3 people ask me if i was allowed to carry a gun. i wasnt asked at walmart but throughout the day.
most people didnt notice but those who did had a frightened look on there face. but i looked presentable jeans belt and t shirt tucked in.