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Jhight29s Open Carry discussion
PostPosted:Thu May 12, 2016 5:24 am
by Jhight29
Hey folks,
New to the carrying world. I recently just started open carrying because i am applying for my CCDW and just want to get use to carrying a gun. I started off carrying around my house. Then OC to my friends in Delaware City.
Monday i started OC while working for my mom at her deli in Clayton, DE. Nobody even noticed, and the few that did complimented me. My mom isnt a fan of me OC at her store because she thinks it will attract unwanted attention, and her police friend says if someone were to rob the place, they would know i also am armed, and will come blazing.
Im trying to get comfortable OC in places i know really well first, then venturing out to new ones.
If anyone has any tips or suggestions, its greatly appricated!
-Jason
Re: Jhight29s Open Carry discussion
PostPosted:Thu May 12, 2016 7:51 am
by Hawkeye
Jhight29 wrote:
her police friend says if someone were to rob the place, they would know i also am armed, and will come blazing.
Congrats on carrying and I hope you get you CCDW without undue delay. I disagree with this statement. Interviews that have been done with criminals in prison reveal that the majority would avoid an establishment if they knew they were armed. From what I have seen most (not all) criminals who rob really do not want to use their gun or get into a shootout. They are hoping that fear will cause their victims to comply. Carry with confidence and always be aware of your surroundings.
Re: Jhight29s Open Carry discussion
PostPosted:Thu May 12, 2016 1:18 pm
by Jhight29
Thank you Hawkeye!
Yeah i feel as if people knowing i am carrying will make them think twice about something. i OC and my mother and father conceal carry when they are there.
Since i have started carrying, i definitely feel more safe and confident that is for sure. Was thinking of attending some meetings and trying to make some fellow OC friends to journey out with.
Re: Jhight29s Open Carry discussion
PostPosted:Thu May 12, 2016 4:48 pm
by myopicvisionary
I have been OCing for eight years now. Bad guys generally make themselves scarce when they see my Kimber.
Re: Jhight29s Open Carry discussion
PostPosted:Thu May 12, 2016 8:44 pm
by Amy Blackthorn
myopicvisionary wrote:I have been OCing for eight years now. Bad guys generally make themselves scarce when they see my Kimber.
+1000
Re: Jhight29s Open Carry discussion
PostPosted:Thu May 12, 2016 11:29 pm
by Jhight29
myopicvisionary wrote:I have been OCing for eight years now. Bad guys generally make themselves scarce when they see my Kimber.
Yeah im picking up my 1911 saturday
I cant wait!!!
Re: Jhight29s Open Carry discussion
PostPosted:Fri May 13, 2016 2:16 pm
by whatevah
Re: Jhight29s Open Carry discussion
PostPosted:Sat May 14, 2016 2:17 am
by Jhight29
Re: Jhight29s Open Carry discussion
PostPosted:Sat May 14, 2016 10:34 am
by whatevah
I don't think they make a Serpa designed for the Officer model, but the one for the Commander should be fine. The model number is 410542BK-R. Technically, the holster for a Government model would also work, you'd just have more extra space below the barrel.
Re: Jhight29s Open Carry discussion
PostPosted:Sat May 14, 2016 7:00 pm
by Jhight29
whatevah wrote:I don't think they make a Serpa designed for the Officer model, but the one for the Commander should be fine. The model number is 410542BK-R. Technically, the holster for a Government model would also work, you'd just have more extra space below the barrel.
Oh ok. Sorry I got the model wrong. Its the rock ultra CS model. Not sure what had me thinking of officer Hahaha