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 Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 08:07 PM
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If I'm not mistaken, the new Open Carry law goes into effect on January 1st.
Which of the following best describes how often you plan to carry your firearm in open sight of others?
Often (2%, 5 Votes)
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Sometimes (29%, 59 Votes)
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Never (69%, 143 Votes)
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 08:09 PM
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I cannot think of one single good reason to open carry my sidearm. It's my opinion that it would be a very foolish endeavor.
Doesn't bother me if others do.
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 08:10 PM
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Sometimes. I am however, exclusively switching to OWB holsters. It's just so much more comfortable. And I think I'll get a shoulder holster rig for days like today where I'm in sweat pants and a T-shirt. It's tough to carry with no belt.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 08:12 PM
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Never. Why would you open carry if you are already CHL. Makes no sense to me.
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12/24/15 08:13 PM
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I cannot think of one single good reason to open carry my sidearm. It's my opinion that it would be a very foolish endeavor.
Doesn't bother me if others do. I can think of places where the sight of a very respectful looking person carrying a sidearm might be comforting to some people.
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 08:15 PM
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I cannot think of one single good reason to open carry my sidearm. It's my opinion that it would be a very foolish endeavor.
Doesn't bother me if others do. I hear this, and I think it's a little silly. Criminals like unarmed victims. And how often do open carriers in other states get their holsters ripped off, or become target #1? Rarely, if ever. It will act as more of a deterrent for crime IMO. Now, that being said, I don't think I want constant extra attention from everybody I see. If somebody is open carrying to say "Look at me! I'm a gun owner!" That rubs me the wrong way a little bit,
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 08:17 PM
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I cannot think of one single good reason to open carry my sidearm. It's my opinion that it would be a very foolish endeavor.
Doesn't bother me if others do. I can think of places where the sight of a very respectful looking person carrying a sidearm might be comforting to some people. Said people should arm themselves if they feel uncomfortable or avoid the area that makes them feel this way. Only a fool would walk around showing his cards. The world is full of fools. I enjoy not making myself a target. If you choose to do so, then more power to ya.
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 08:18 PM
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I cannot think of one single good reason to open carry my sidearm. It's my opinion that it would be a very foolish endeavor.
Doesn't bother me if others do. I can think of places where the sight of a very respectful looking person carrying a sidearm might be comforting to some people. I agree. I think it's pretty situational. And I like the option for convenience like I said. Dress pants, dress shirt tucked in, I'd rather open carry than wear a tuckable. Like I said, pants without a belt, and a T-shirt? Shoulder holster would be nice. But if my atire allows me to easily conceal an OWB holster, I still will. I have no intention of tucking my shirts in all of a sudden just to show off my gun.
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The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 08:19 PM
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I wear an OWB with jeans and T-shirt un tucked all the time. Never a problem.
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12/24/15 08:21 PM
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I wear an OWB with jeans and T-shirt all the time And I will too. But some of my shirts are just short enough that the muzzle end of the holster hangs below the hem of the shirt.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 08:22 PM
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Now, that being said, I don't think I want constant extra attention from everybody I see. If somebody is open carrying to say "Look at me! I'm a gun owner!" That rubs me the wrong way a little bit, Agreed. Still, it cannot be overlooked that the sight of a respectful looking person carrying a sidearm in a parking lot at night, might very comforting to a woman walking alone to her vehicle. We also have som very remote walking trails in our subdivision where women walking alone might feel the same way.
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 08:27 PM
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I'll open carry to Chad and Jason's BBQ's
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 08:28 PM
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Now, that being said, I don't think I want constant extra attention from everybody I see. If somebody is open carrying to say "Look at me! I'm a gun owner!" That rubs me the wrong way a little bit, Agreed. Still, it cannot be overlooked that the sight of a respectful looking person carrying a sidearm in a parking lot at night, might very comforting to a woman walking alone to her vehicle. We also have som very remote walking trails in our subdivision where women walking alone might feel the same way. Yeah, you just became THAT person she is worrying about. If she's a stranger to you, I don't think you will make her feel comfortable. If it's my wife, then she already knows I'm carrying. So, what's the point again of open carry? It makes NO FREAKIN' sense, period! I'll be the first to criticize the moron that does.
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 08:30 PM
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As for not wanting to appear like Rambo, IMO, the attire a person is wearing says much when they open carry.
Open and yet discrete seems most appropriate.
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12/24/15 08:42 PM
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So, what's the point again of open carry? It makes NO FREAKIN' sense, period! I'll be the first to criticize the moron that does.
I'm sure some view Open Carry as an alternative to those who conceal with hopes they will one day get the chance to shoot a bad guy. No question, it was the idiots going after innocent people in public places that became the key driver behind Open Carry laws. IMO, people are looking for something that will make everyone appear less like sitting ducks.
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12/24/15 08:44 PM
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So, what's the point again of open carry? It makes NO FREAKIN' sense, period! I'll be the first to criticize the moron that does.
I'm sure some view Open Carry as an alternative to those who conceal with hopes they will one day get the chance to shoot a bad guy. No question, it was the idiots going after innocent people in public places that became the key driver behind Open Carry laws. IMO, people are looking for something that will make everyone appear less like sitting ducks. WTF!!?? "with hopes they will one day get the chance to shoot a bad guy". Again- WTF!!??
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12/24/15 08:48 PM
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NWTF!!?? "with hopes they will one day get the chance to shoot a bad guy". Again- WTF!!?? Those with a short fuse just waiting for someone to light it.
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 09:08 PM
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Someone walks into a store to rob it and is carrying a gun. They see a customer with a open carry gun in the store. Guess who the first target will be.
The best part of CONCEALED carry is the bad guys don't know who is carrying and who is not. It puts that armed victim potential out there so they are less likely to rob someone. Open carry shows the bad guys who is carrying a weapon and who is not.
The only time I will open carry a pistol is when I'm hunting/working at the ranch and that's just for pigs, snakes, etc.
It is far more important to be able to hit the target than it is to haggle over who makes a weapon or who pulls a trigger.
� Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 09:13 PM
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Someone walks into a store to rob it and is carrying a gun. They see a customer with a open carry gun in the store. Guess who the first target will be.
The best part of CONCEALED carry is the bad guys don't know who is carrying and who is not. It puts that armed victim potential out there so they are less likely to rob someone. Open carry shows the bad guys who is carrying a weapon and who is not.
The only time I will open carry a pistol is when I'm hunting/working at the ranch and that's just for pigs, snakes, etc. A guy robbing a store doesn't want to add murder to his wrap sheet. And I would be shocked if a criminal robbing a store wonders of people with a chl are in there. Now think of it this way, a guy walks in to rob a store. 2 people in the store are open carrying. I'd take a 100:1 bet that he leaves and picks an easier target. Same reason why mass shootings happen at schools and hospitals and army bases. Criminals like unarmed victims.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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12/24/15 09:14 PM
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I open carry on my own property but would never do so in public. I don't want the thugs to know. Not opposed to it but it's not for me.
In the end, it's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years.
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 09:24 PM
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How many police officers become the first target during crimes? Oh yea, pretty much zero. CRIMINALS PREFER UNARMED VICTIMS.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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I cannot think of one single good reason to open carry my sidearm. It's my opinion that it would be a very foolish endeavor.
Doesn't bother me if others do. I can think of places where the sight of a very respectful looking person carrying a sidearm might be comforting to some people. I agree. I think it's pretty situational. And I like the option for convenience like I said. Dress pants, dress shirt tucked in, I'd rather open carry than wear a tuckable. Like I said, pants without a belt, and a T-shirt? Shoulder holster would be nice. But if my atire allows me to easily conceal an OWB holster, I still will. I have no intention of tucking my shirts in all of a sudden just to show off my gun. Well said.... Also OC= Morons??? Really????? If I assist you or your loved ones in any possible event ,it will not matter one rats hairy nostril hole if I was carrying open or concealed will it!
The way things should be are not often the way things are.....
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Re: Open Carry Poll
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12/24/15 10:22 PM
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Now think of it this way, a guy walks in to rob a store. 2 people in the store are open carrying. I'd take a 100:1 bet that he leaves and picks an easier target. Same reason why mass shootings happen at schools and hospitals and army bases. Criminals like unarmed victims. It's been found that criminals fear gun toting individuals more the LEO's because of the possible ramifications they face every time they fire their weapon. As odd as it sounds, right or wrong, an individual can be more likely to open fire than a LEO
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12/24/15 10:22 PM
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Never, as it is illegal to do so until next year.
Duh
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12/24/15 10:50 PM
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I see no need to take my AR to Cracker Barrel. My Glock 33 will do just fine.
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