My first OC...
Took OC vehicle advice...put a white cloth on the charcoal fabric front seat...and of course it didn't budge. I went looking for a new holster. My current handgun magazine fortunately had a good article on holsters and materials.
Since I was going to Patriot Firearms on Kirkwood in Newark, I left my Colt 1911 unloaded. I gripped the barrel/slide end going in. They had nothing to fit my Colt. A friend of the owner was admiring the gun...tho' the finish is marred on one side of the slide due to some corrosion.
Went to Miller's, again gripping the barrel/slide end going in. Got a Serpa, box of Win45's, and 3rd mag. It's a nice, snug fit for both me AND the gun. I like the release tab, and the snap on insertion....good secure feeling.
Next, headed over to Lowe's on Rt273 Newark. Dropped the clip in, but did not chamber. I've been to an indoor range maybe 15 times, with the Colt and a few other firearms, so I'm comfortable handling. But until I take the Delaware CCDW required safety course, for me personally prudence is best. So I holstered the Colt, ensuring my short jacket was inside the holster.
Went in to pick up a couple of jugs of Drano. Surprisingly it felt almost natural. Like someone mentioned before, so many folks are carrying waist material that it just doesn't seem to stand out anymore. Strolled in, headed the wrong way, then asked for the Drano location. The associate didn't even drop his eyes...no one did. I kept myself unnoticably aware, but saw NO reaction whatsoever. It was pretty busy for the 273 Lowes, but I was just another shopper working on his house.
Left Lowes, put Colt on the white towel with mag-in, then headed off to BJ's at Pencader to pick up a few items. Holstered the Colt, then found a cart outside a couple of parking isles over. Again, nothing except a quick glance in the parking lot from some guy in his 40's, and inside a couple of eyes catching sight but completely ignoring it and going about their conversations and business. But I got my goods, went to the top checkout line by the restrooms, paid, left...end of story. One employee I kid with when I see him (and did again on my way out) didn't seem to notice or care.
Gun back on white towel, drove home, nothing to talk about.
I had read about enhanced awareness when OC'ing. What I did find interesting was, it was like riding my motorcycle. My senses were heightened very simliar to riding...heightened but comfortable and much more aware of my surroundings.
The other thing was...I found myself more patient on the road...no hurry in spite of the lengths of the traffic light or other driver misjudgements. Perhaps this ties back to the awareness thing.
I look forward to my next post. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences on this forum. You guys made it feel quite natural, as well as patriotic. And that's a good thing.
Sorry if I'm getting too detailed...my senses must still be up a little, as I just got back about 1/2 ago.
Took OC vehicle advice...put a white cloth on the charcoal fabric front seat...and of course it didn't budge. I went looking for a new holster. My current handgun magazine fortunately had a good article on holsters and materials.
Since I was going to Patriot Firearms on Kirkwood in Newark, I left my Colt 1911 unloaded. I gripped the barrel/slide end going in. They had nothing to fit my Colt. A friend of the owner was admiring the gun...tho' the finish is marred on one side of the slide due to some corrosion.
Went to Miller's, again gripping the barrel/slide end going in. Got a Serpa, box of Win45's, and 3rd mag. It's a nice, snug fit for both me AND the gun. I like the release tab, and the snap on insertion....good secure feeling.
Next, headed over to Lowe's on Rt273 Newark. Dropped the clip in, but did not chamber. I've been to an indoor range maybe 15 times, with the Colt and a few other firearms, so I'm comfortable handling. But until I take the Delaware CCDW required safety course, for me personally prudence is best. So I holstered the Colt, ensuring my short jacket was inside the holster.
Went in to pick up a couple of jugs of Drano. Surprisingly it felt almost natural. Like someone mentioned before, so many folks are carrying waist material that it just doesn't seem to stand out anymore. Strolled in, headed the wrong way, then asked for the Drano location. The associate didn't even drop his eyes...no one did. I kept myself unnoticably aware, but saw NO reaction whatsoever. It was pretty busy for the 273 Lowes, but I was just another shopper working on his house.
Left Lowes, put Colt on the white towel with mag-in, then headed off to BJ's at Pencader to pick up a few items. Holstered the Colt, then found a cart outside a couple of parking isles over. Again, nothing except a quick glance in the parking lot from some guy in his 40's, and inside a couple of eyes catching sight but completely ignoring it and going about their conversations and business. But I got my goods, went to the top checkout line by the restrooms, paid, left...end of story. One employee I kid with when I see him (and did again on my way out) didn't seem to notice or care.
Gun back on white towel, drove home, nothing to talk about.
I had read about enhanced awareness when OC'ing. What I did find interesting was, it was like riding my motorcycle. My senses were heightened very simliar to riding...heightened but comfortable and much more aware of my surroundings.
The other thing was...I found myself more patient on the road...no hurry in spite of the lengths of the traffic light or other driver misjudgements. Perhaps this ties back to the awareness thing.
I look forward to my next post. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences on this forum. You guys made it feel quite natural, as well as patriotic. And that's a good thing.
Sorry if I'm getting too detailed...my senses must still be up a little, as I just got back about 1/2 ago.
OC - the single greatest deterrent known to man kind.
Freedom is not free. If it were, everyone would have it.
DE CCW
PA LTCF
Freedom is not free. If it were, everyone would have it.
DE CCW
PA LTCF