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Open vs. Concealed Carry

PostPosted:Mon Apr 01, 2013 1:15 pm
by Cynde
I read the open carry logs with interest as we cannot open carry in Florida... yet. Though I have open carried in GA. It took a few times getting used to and then felt very normal. Unfortunately, then I had to return back home to a concealed carry state.

We have been pushing for open carry for a few years. My question is... For those of you who have a CCDW, do you always open carry or do you conceal carry as well? Do you feel that one is better than the other?

Re: Open vs. Concealed Carry

PostPosted:Mon Apr 01, 2013 1:43 pm
by Mr.Skellington
I carry both ways depending on my preference that day. During colder weather and going to very crowded places I am more inclined to CC. During warmer weather I tend to OC more.

I don't view one way as always better than the other since each have certain strengths and weaknesses. I enjoy the freedom to choose.

Re: Open vs. Concealed Carry

PostPosted:Mon Apr 01, 2013 1:46 pm
by Boots
Mr.Skellington wrote:I carry both ways depending on my preference that day. During colder weather and going to very crowded places I am more inclined to CC. During warmer weather I tend to OC more.

I don't view one way as always better than the other since each have certain strengths and weaknesses. I enjoy the freedom to choose.
Me too!

Re: Open vs. Concealed Carry

PostPosted:Mon Apr 01, 2013 2:38 pm
by Cynde
Mr.Skellington wrote:I don't view one way as always better than the other since each have certain strengths and weaknesses. I enjoy the freedom to choose.
I have said exactly this when debating the need for OC - I would prefer the freedom to choose. There are times that I think I would prefer CC, but I also believe that OC'ing in Atlanta created a deterrent on at least 1 occasion.

Also, as a female, CC is not always convenient especially with our clothing styles. In the summer, it can be difficult to CC my M&P 9c wearing shorts.

Re: Open vs. Concealed Carry

PostPosted:Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:27 pm
by myopicvisionary
I only CC when OC is prohibited.

Re: Open vs. Concealed Carry

PostPosted:Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:11 am
by Cynde
There are some here who say even if open carry is passed that they would continue to CC. Their reason that open carrying increases the chances of your firearm being taken from you. I don't necessarily agree with this, but this type of thinking is prevalent.

Re: Open vs. Concealed Carry

PostPosted:Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:15 pm
by Boots
Cynde wrote:... Their reason that open carrying increases the chances of your firearm being taken from you. I don't necessarily agree with this, but this type of thinking is prevalent.
Do they even know what a Level 2 or level 3 retention holster is?

Re: Open vs. Concealed Carry

PostPosted:Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:05 am
by Amy Blackthorn
Boots wrote:
Do they even know what a Level 2 or level 3 retention holster is?[/quote]

:lol: :pointlaugh: