Who Open Carries?

[MrYesterday]

I know not everyone has the option, but I'm curious who (that does have the option) actually does it.
I sent in for my LTCH a few weeks ago, picked the pistol I knew I would prefer to carry

and found the holster that I'm most comfortable with

now I'm just waiting for that little piece of paper to arrive in the mail.

I've debated on OC CC for a while, and I just can't comfortably wear my holster anywhere that my G21 doesn't print BIG TIME even with the baggiest of sweaters or button up shirts. Plus I don't mind the opportunity to educate my fellow Hoosiers on the legality of open carrying, and all my years in the Army I never concealed, so I don't see the "tactical advantage" that people talk about with CCing.

Honestly really just want to converse with people I know and like (you guys) since the Indiana gun forum I'm on just constantly bickers about the topic.

 

[guanaco]

I carry concealed, only option we have. Though I could be outside with my M16 and the police wouldn't care as long as I'm well dressed, lol.

 

[idontknow]

I carry concealed 100% of the time. I have a current permit (3rd renewal) and can carry open if I choose.

I have never found the need to have open carry as a deterrent to anything. Generally goblins get the idea not to ---- with me because I always look them right in the eye and shake my head as they approach. I can count the instances on one hand where the idiot(s) didn't get the message the first time....

Owners on the state board where I live debate the subject constantly as well. They have "open carry" dinners/meet & greets and such (and we have legal "constitutional" concealed carry here with no permit required).

I say to each their own.

 

[P4GTR]

Concealed w/ permit.

 

[frigpig]

What can I add???????? Oh yah, I'm Canadian!

 

[brlover]

I used to conceal carry a s&w 442 airweight. now I just sport a machate .

 

[waddster]

Oh how I wish Illinois would catch up.

 

[MrYesterday]

I've been open carrying for a few days now. It's amazing how many people are oblivious to their surroundings. People don't even notice. But that's a good thing, I guess.

 

[brlover]

I've been open carrying for a few days now. It's amazing how many people are oblivious to their surroundings. People don't even notice. But that's a good thing, I guess.

Should people be ducking for cover when you come walking in or something?

 

[MrYesterday]

Should people be ducking for cover when you come walking in or something?

No lol. Just that a lot of the people that finally DO notice kind of get startled when they've been in my vicinity for a while, then suddenly realize I'm carrying. Maybe it's the Army training, or growing up a gun loving farm boy, but I notice people that enter my space that are carrying without really thinking about it. Just surprising to me how oblivious/gun shy people are is all.

 

[BrucesReps]

Both.... I open carry my glock 19 and conceal my glock 26 on my ankle...

 

[jstreit]

I wish they would allow at least concealed carry in all 50 states. I conceal carry in FL and life just feels much more safer, unlike if it was a place like DC. No wonder the crime is so high in cities with strict gun laws. I have a normal revolver from S&W but I am intrigued by semi autos.

 

[MrYesterday]

Both.... I open carry my glock 19 and conceal my glock 26 on my ankle...

I tried running a back up gun for a week. It's just too much going on for me. But I have enough problems just keeping my jeans from sliding down. I need to buy a good heavy duty gun belt. Then I might try ankle, or possibly small of the back carry again. By the way, I like seeing another guy that likes carrying 2 glocks.

 

[BrucesReps]

I carry outside the waistband in a tagua black leather holster with no issues(doesn't pull my pants down) and a uncle mikes ankle rig for my 26. No matter what main sidearm I am open carrying, I always have the 26 on my ankle.

But I also don't wear jeans. I usually wear my 5.11 pants

Sent from my Eris using Tapatalk

 

[Rick914]

CC XD40 sub compact or LCP depending on dress. Would love to OC my Uberti 1873 CMS, I know i can quick draw them

 

[robbnj]

CC is the only option here.

 

[twanger]

Okay. New guy is about to get some grief...... Why carry open? Because you can? Get a permit and go about your business concealed.

 

[idontknow]

Okay. New guy is about to get some grief...... Why carry open? Because you can? Get a permit and go about your business concealed.

Isn't because he can reason enough? I choose concealed, and can do either without a permit in my state, but we are all individuals and can exercise our rights in any way we choose.

 

[wiscrna]

Brandon, not that this will probably ever apply, but IF I were a bad guy and about to make a serious play, the first thing I'd do is neutralize any potential threats, which would include any capable-looking hombres that are openly advertising that they're packing.

And I wouldn't inform you to your face. I'd "inform" you to the center of your back. Twice. (And then one in the head, of course).

Just saying you might be sacrificing a tactical advantage, if the tango knows you're carrying, but you don't know he is.

Likelihood? Probably low. If open carry/deterrence is more to your liking, I say go for it, brother.

 

[idontknow]

Brandon, not that this will probably ever apply, but IF I were a bad guy and about to make a serious play, the first thing I'd do is neutralize any potential threats, which would include any capable-looking hombres that are openly advertising that they're packing.

And I wouldn't inform you to your face. I'd "inform" you to the center of your back. Twice. (And then one in the head, of course).

Just saying you might be sacrificing a tactical advantage, if the tango knows you're carrying, but you don't know he is.

Likelihood? Probably low. If open carry/deterrence is more to your liking, I say go for it, brother.

This is why I choose concealment over open carry. A great deterrent is just to be "heads up" all of the time and let your eyes and body language do the talking for you.