Read previous posts and you will see where this issue stands on this board.

So what is your understanding of what happened?

Yes sir, but he pointed it at Police Officers, not some Dirtbag criminal [/quote]

Actually, he neither pulled nor pointed. [/quote]

So what is your understanding of what happened? [/quote]

I stand corrected, you are right Mike, he " reached " for the gun that the young thug had already been waving around, and when he reached for it, the Officers defended themselves and shot him.

Back to the original question. I would never. Would you?

I like higher capacity magazines and you don't see any logical reason for them. Seems like having a logical and informed discussion about open vs concealed wouldn't be productive for either of us.

But, to answer your question directly: It's not a matter of "if" - it is a question of "where and when." On the ranch, yes of course because I have for the last 50 years.

Respectfully,
Marc

Yes, sometimes. When necessary. More CC than anything, but like not having to stress. Example is I am eating at a restaurant with my wife and wear my jacket inside. It gets hot, so I have to be careful no one sees my gun and cover it with the jacket that is now off. But, during movements and conversations I am constantly checking to make sure it is still covered. Makes life a lot easier. Not including riding a motorcycle. Difficult to conceal while riding in leathers.

I plan to start dressing and carrying like Paladin. Other times I may wear a big sombrero and carry a bandoleer of ammo.

I really don't expect much change. Forty five other states already allow open carry.

As a law enforcement officer with many years of experience, I will suggest this theory is flawed. Some bad guys don't care if you are armed or not. When a person is practicing open carry in the hope of warding off trouble, he/she had better be ready to fight if the big iron doesn't intimidate the BG. Being heads-up with a command presence and aware of one's surroundings is as necessary in warding off thugs as keeping a weapon visible. Don't put yourself in a bad situation and expect the display of a weapon to save your bacon.

When I'm off duty I carry concealed because I do not want the attention.

This is probably the best post I've seen on this topic.

I am all about freedom of choice; I choose to CC so I do not draw attention to myself.

Agreed. Why not just use your brain and get gas ahead of time in a good part of town??? Why even risk having to stop in a bad part of town????

If im a bad guy maybe i see your shiny 1911 and decide i need to upgrade my piece.

Seeing how I'm one chicken fried steak away from having a full IWB. OC allows for OWB carry without worrying about printing/flashing.

Thanks. I too fully support both concealed and open carry, just use common sense.

The Gun Legislation forum is moving to toopencarryornot.com.

Please update your bookmarks,
Management

Real talk, Im a fat man. My pants and muffin top are not designed to have anything inside my waistband. During the winter my jacket is providing concealment. During the summer I usually leave it in the car. Now I can still tastefully carry without having to buy some weird tacticool vest in the Texas heat. I support open carry

There are no statistics to support this happens. More likely a possible perp would leave and come back later when the risk is lower.

Isn't this be in violation of CC?? I would think that would be "intentional" exposure of a concealed handgun.

Several places that I have gone to are already putting up "No Firearms" signs. After talking to both owners, the owners don't care that you conceal, they just don't want it carried openly in their store. Sure, the sign doesn't mean anything for a CHL, but that's not the point. You may get the open carry act to pass, but what good does it do if many places now ban you from coming in!! The open carry is a bad deal, and will cause more restrictions and people pushing back against open carry. It was really good as a CHL, and now it's day 4, and I'm seeing more signs being posted. So, WTF! How go is open carry now.

Some reports of people putting up 30.06 signs while putting up 30.07 signs

Yo Chad you got it all wrong bro. I'm an operator and operators gotta operate. I mean, like now that OC is legal I am like totally legit when I suit up in all my 5.11 gear bro. I am currently dressed head to toe in full FDE and also have a full OD outfit as well. Now that I can wear my Glock and 2 extra mags on my person, I get mad respect everywhere I go. Granted I cant actually walk into a whole lot of places but I can totally walk around with my pistol on my hip, completely impressing people bro. I'm so stoked I already ordered a shoulder holster and drop thigh holster from Cheaper Than Dirt. Can anyone recommend a good tactical vest for winter????

A couple of years ago I ran into one of my hunters filling a feeder deep in the pasture. He had a six-shooter on his hip that would make Wyatt Earp tremble in his boots. During our conversation, I asked him about his six-shooter.

"It's in case I run across a drug-crazed illegal!"

'Nuff said!

That's because officers already deal with the added attention that comes with a car, a badge, and a uniform.

If I choose to open carry, it's for the very same reason as any officer. I want it to be more easily available should I need to use it.

Also, studies have shown that BG's are far more fearful of the private citizen with a gun than a LEO. That's most likely because they know the citizen has more freedom to be the first to pull the trigger.

Two words come to mind when I consider those situations where I might choose to OC - isolated and alone.

Can you please post links to said studies? Myself and others would appreciate it.

What he said "Real talk, Im a fat man. My pants and muffin top are not designed to have anything inside my waistband. During the winter my jacket is providing concealment. During the summer I usually leave it in the car. Now I can still tastefully carry without having to buy some weird tacticool vest in the Texas heat. I support open carry"

Link