Where did you "see" OC today?

[Bigtanker]

What I was thinking when I posted before was this. If you're somewhere and someone has bad intentions, that being a robbery, shooting, etc.. If they were to see someone open carry, it would stand to reason they'd take out the most immediate threat first. That's not to say oc or cc either one is better than the other. Just in my opinion, I want every advantage I can get. I think cc could make a difference in your favor in such an event. Maybe not, either you choose may not help depending on the circumstances. Like I said just my opinion. Wasn't trying to upset anyone.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/carry-issues-self-defense/71996-open-carry-argument.html

We discuss that here ^^^^^^.

 

[chipbennett]

What I was thinking when I posted before was this. If you're somewhere and someone has bad intentions, that being a robbery, shooting, etc.. If they were to see someone open carry, it would stand to reason they'd take out the most immediate threat first. That's not to say oc or cc either one is better than the other. Just in my opinion, I want every advantage I can get. I think cc could make a difference in your favor in such an event. Maybe not, either you choose may not help depending on the circumstances. Like I said just my opinion. Wasn't trying to upset anyone.

An unfounded assertion that simply refuses to die.

The common criminal is more afraid of armed citizens defending themselves than they are of the police. The common criminal, upon seeing an armed citizen, is far more likely to decide to find a new location/target for his intended crime.

 

[hdrenollet]

Open carry seems to be a lot more common now than in the past. I haven't heard of anyone causing a fuss for a little while now. I remember back when I first OC'd 18 years ago, I heard people talking behind me and they thought I was a cop. I've never been harrassed and I prefer to OC vs CC (except on very rare occasions.) I like having my primary sidearm accessible at all times and I find it more comfortable than IWB, you'll never see my BUG though.

 

[Dean C.]

Saw a guy OC a S&W Shield at the McDonalds in Kokomo today. Still trying to figure out why anyone would open carry a Shield but whatever.

 

[Nacelle]

I was talking to a guy today, while I was delivering oxygen to his father, who was open carrying an XDS 45. He seemed proud of it when I said "Hey, an XDS". It's similar to a shield and I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of it either.

 

[rhino]

Saw a guy OC a S&W Shield at the McDonalds in Kokomo today. Still trying to figure out why anyone would open carry a Shield but whatever.

I should get a belt buckle made that holds a Shield.

Ah, who am I kidding? My buckle could hold a Desert Eagle!

 

[Roland of Gilead]

Man on a motorcycle with a young girl on back at Harding and Raymond. The liitle girl on back using the holster as a handle to hold on to. Looked like a Safariland holster.

 

[trucker777]

Saw OC at Casey's here in Westville. Guy was pumping gas an it looked like a Beretta 92 or a clone, tucked into his front waistband- OG style...

 

[tcecil88]

Man on a motorcycle with a young girl on back at Harding and Raymond. The liitle girl on back using the holster as a handle to hold on to. Looked like a Safariland holster.

Damn 5 year olds, always going for the roscoe.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

A gentleman saw my OC in Starbucks over the weekend, asked what I carried. He told me what he had, indicating under his jacket.

While waiting for drinks, we talked a bit about guns and carry. Says he started because his daughter was robbed at gunpoint, apparently by the same guy that robbed some place on Tibbs recently? Was on the news.

Always nice to run into more people carrying.

 

[JollyMon]

At "Another Broken Egg" on the north side on Sunday morning

 

[Rocketscientist]

Saw OC at Casey's here in Westville. Guy was pumping gas an it looked like a Beretta 92 or a clone, tucked into his front waistband- OG style...

No holster? I'll keep an eye on the news for the upcoming story about the guy who accidentally shot his pecker off.

 

[Kurile]

No holster? I'll keep an eye on the news for the upcoming story about the guy who accidentally shot his pecker off.

I actually had a slight nightmare where i had my Walther loaded like that, pointed down. But somehow, even in my dream, i knew that was a bad idea after a moment.
I never see anyone besides the police officers here in speedway carrying OC (not counting myself of course). Saw one in Walmart a few months ago, but it was more like a conceal iwb fail.

 

[daddymikey1975]

Someone got a picture of me dancing with my daughter tonight.

 

[hdrenollet]

Yesterday at Ray Skillman Ford in Greenwood, in the Service Dept. He was in and out very quickly, couldn't tell what he had, he was a lefty and it was in a proper holster. I was also OC at the time

 

[The Professor]

Just saw one last night in a Mongolian Grill-type restaurant on the North(ish) side of Evansville.

From a glance, it looked like a Sig 9mm/40 in a tan Galco Combatmaster on a black belt with slacks and a polo. The man was with a woman, presumably his wife. Despite (though not surprisingly) his OC, he did not think tactically while in the restaurant, either choosing or allowing himself to be seated in an open-sided chair at a table in the middle of the restaurant. He allowed himself to lose situational awareness of those around him/behind him by carrying on a rather involved discussion with his companion.

But, that's just my opinion.

 

[hdrenollet]

...he did not think tactically while in the restaurant, either choosing or allowing himself to be seated in an open-sided chair at a table in the middle of the restaurant. He allowed himself to lose situational awareness of those around him/behind him by carrying on a rather involved discussion with his companion.

But, that's just my opinion.

My opinion as well. Back against a wall, where I can see the front door at all times. I'll wait for an appropriate table if necessary.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Kroger, County Line Road and Emerson.

Guy between 25-35, black shirt. OC'ing what looked like an M&P.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I saw a lot of people carrying at the Valpo gun show, even a couple of women.
What I noticed most was all the floppy Uncle Mikes holster.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I saw a lot of people carrying at the Valpo gun show, even a couple of women.
What I noticed most was all the floppy Uncle Mikes holster.

Huh...Were the slides of their guns all zip-tied open?