Open Carry

[Alchase]

fits right in with my original statement.... walk softly and carry a BIG STICK.  Along the same lines.  That generation of folks are rated pretty high in my book.  We need more of them now than ever.

You are right Bone, the saddest part is how long it took our generation to realize we had some pretty awesome examples sitting right in front of us.

[Bigshooter]

by the way, you mentioned being a Christian.  No I don't hide it, nor do I run  up to every person I see announcing it either, nor do I wear a sign on my chest .  I believe if I did possibly you and any other person would immediately form an opinion. Next time I see you in Freddys, I'll follow you around the store and read the bible at you.   I'll see if you enjoy my right of free speech.     If asked I will not hide the fact that I am a christian, just like I won't hide the fact I own a gun and have no problem putting one between your eyes if I needed to.  I don't believe Ihave a positive effect on people immediately screaming I'm a christian and ram it down their throats.  Just a difference of opinions.

Gee Bone, getting a little rude. I guess I'm done. You win.

I just choose to keep my element of surprise and not show my cards, nor want the attention.

Yep.

I think you missed what he was pointing out.  You do hide the fact.

[TWG2A]

I find that those that feel they need to carry openly in public (other than store clerks in a gun shop), are probably compensating for something they are lacking elsewhere, or inadequecies.   

Its just another form of bullying or intimidation.

While I disagree that  "Its just another form of bullying or intimidation.",  I am DEFINITELY "compensating for something".  I am compensating for the fact that I'm a 5'2", 105lb female and. likely, the person who would want to harm me is far bigger than I.

Guns.... the great equalizer.

[TWG2A]

I would also like to add that openly carrying a firearm accomplishes two things IMO

1) It demonstrates that firearms are legal,, to those who've been brainwashed otherwise by the gun grabbers.

2) It's a deterrent.  Some cretin will think twice before attempting to harm me if they see my 45 on my belt.

Situational awareness is key, but if someone tried to steal my firearm off my belt, they would be shot without hesitation because I know they would intend to use said firearm on me.

[NW-GSP]

Situational awareness is huge, My current job requires me to be in downtown seattle at three in the morning and I have seen most anything you can think of.
I have only felt threatened a few times but due to me being aware of my surroundings and the situation at hand I have not had any real problems.

I have been threatened twice by homeless people with knives, I stood my ground and made it aware to them that I was not going to be a victim. never even had to draw my cc

I would also like to add that openly carrying a firearm accomplishes two things IMO

1) It demonstrates that firearms are legal,, to those who've been brainwashed otherwise by the gun grabbers.

2) It's a deterrent.  Some cretin will think twice before attempting to harm me if they see my 45 on my belt.

Situational awareness is key, but if someone tried to steal my firearm off my belt, they would be shot without hesitation because I know they would intend to use said firearm on me.

[fish vacuum]

Situational awareness is key, but if someone tried to steal my firearm off my belt, they would be shot without hesitation because I know they would intend to use said firearm on me.

What kind of firearm retention training have you had?

[TWG2A]

I've been carrying a firearm for over 35 years. Would never disclose my tactics here on a public forum.

Would rather be seen as a victim. It's more fun that way.

[dscubame]

Yet you claim to open carry.       I don' t believe you open carry anyhow cause if you did your comments would be of a different perception.  You keyboard open carrry imo.

[TWG2A]

There are plenty of people here who know me personally.  Not only do I open carry, I am a speaker at several open carry events and I'm a staunch advocate for the movement.  I also work closely within legislative bodies to advance the open carry and Second Amendment causes.

Now go slither back under your rock, genius..

[dscubame]

I still stand behind my opinion.

[TWG2A]

That figures.

Tools like you always do, no matter the facts.

[krism83]

I mainly open carry during hunting season or around the house. However, when I am out at the grocery store, hardware store or just running errands my concealed carry isn't exactly "concealed." Holsters for my handgun are rare and expensive from the ones I have found. I use a Fobus Paddle holster and keep it strong side just behind my hip, the weapon prints more depending on the shirt I have on but I don't worry about it to much. I have the right to open or concealed carry so if it shows, then it shows. No matter if it is concealed or open I am very aware of my surroundings, high traffic areas, egress routes and body language of others. Someone had mentioned that it becomes easier to have your own weapon taken from you while open carrying, I don't see how someone would be able to sneak up on me and get to my carry weapon without me noticing and being able to stop the possibility of them taking it.

It's a matter of preference I think. Which ever way you do it, do it responsibly

[seth30]

I only open carry when hunting or cutting firewood.  I just forsee to many issues if I open carry into a store.

[GEARHEAD]

Somebody here must know Horse CPR.

[Huntbear]

Wow,,,  Did not know calling people names (tools) and telling them to go slither back under your rock were being nice on the open forum......

People have gotten timeouts for less personal attacks....

And everyone wonders how the government will win this battle???  Right here, the complete division of the radical right and others....