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OCed everywhere.
That's impossible....:lol:
OCed everywhere.
That's impossible....:lol:
That's impossible....manicdevery said:OCed everywhere.
Maybe for Devery. Not for Chuck Norris.
Chuck Norris OC's on the shower? That can't be good for his firearm....not to mention does he shower with a belt on? Maybe he's had a pocket cut into his skin so he can fit a paddle holster on while naked with no belt?
Well, I had my first negative experience. I have been volunteering my time doing lights and sound for a stage play up-north. I had been open carrying for 2 dress rehearsals and 4 out of 6 performances with not a word. The play takes place in what used to be a movie theater. It’s seating capacity is below the 2500 capacity, but I OC’ed just be sure. (I have a CPL) But just before this evening’s performance, I went down from the balcony where the light and sound control panels are to the office and see how many people we were going to have tonight. I then went back upstairs and 2 minutes later, the stairway light came on and the secretary of the Board of Directors came up and the following took place:
Her: “Someone just said” (and she lifted my right arm to look at my gun) “What is that?”
Me: “(Pause) A gun”
Her: “Okay (holding up one finger on each hand)…Not here. Not ever. If its real. Take it out to your car RIGHT NOW.”
Me: “Okay” (I start to walk to the downstairs to the exit)
Her: “Wait. Cover it up with you shirt. You’ve caused a panic downstairs”
As I walk downstairs, I tell her that no one has said anything about it before. She doesn’t reply.
As I head outside, no one is staring at me, crying, or anything. I didn’t see any panic. I put it in my car and return upstairs.
As this is my first bad experience, I kept expecting the cops or someone else to come upstairs, but no one came up. I’m still a little shaken, but that will pass in time. Digital recorder was in my car, so no audio.
BTW, the secretary used be my high school technology director and I was once her student aide!! I doubt I'll help with any plays anymore
MichRRConductor said:Her: “Okay (holding up one finger on each hand)…Not here. Not ever. If its real. Take it out to your car RIGHT NOW.”
Me: “Okay” . . .
I put it in my car and return upstairs.
Well, I had my first negative experience. I have been volunteering my time doing lights and sound for a stage play up-north. I had been open carrying for 2 dress rehearsals and 4 out of 6 performances with not a word. The play takes place in what used to be a movie theater. It’s seating capacity is below the 2500 capacity, but I OC’ed just be sure. (I have a CPL) But just before this evening’s performance, I went down from the balcony where the light and sound control panels are to the office and see how many people we were going to have tonight. I then went back upstairs and 2 minutes later, the stairway light came on and the secretary of the Board of Directors came up and the following took place:
Her: “Someone just said” (and she lifted my right arm to look at my gun) “What is that?”
Me: “(Pause) A gun”
Her: “Okay (holding up one finger on each hand)…Not here. Not ever. If its real. Take it out to your car RIGHT NOW.”
Me: “Okay” (I start to walk to the downstairs to the exit)
Her: “Wait. Cover it up with you shirt. You’ve caused a panic downstairs”
As I walk downstairs, I tell her that no one has said anything about it before. She doesn’t reply.
As I head outside, no one is staring at me, crying, or anything. I didn’t see any panic. I put it in my car and return upstairs.
As this is my first bad experience, I kept expecting the cops or someone else to come upstairs, but no one came up. I’m still a little shaken, but that will pass in time. Digital recorder was in my car, so no audio.
BTW, the secretary used be my high school technology director and I was once her student aide!! I doubt I'll help with any plays anymore
Dan M: While I do respect you and enjoy your posts; I think you could have worded this one a little better. . . .
Possibly "asking" why he made the choice he did, would have been my first question and given her actions; would he do the same if this issue came up again. As Bikenut said, it's an ongoing learning process. We need to help "educate", discuss, and give honest suggestions on possible future responses he may have to use in similar situations.
Make sure you pick up all your stuff on the way out, so its readily apparent that you're not coming back. She needs to know the consequances of violating your rights.