Apollo221
Newbie
I could not help but to post this as I have spent a lot of time on this forum as a visitor. It's nice to finally have an account here.
I just recently purchased my first firearm. An Armalite 9mm compact to be exact. I prefer open carry but was wary about how people would react. I have owned the handgun for about 2 weeks but have had a lot of range time with other peoples weapons. After scouring this forum for when it was appropriate to carry (I.E. convenient stores) I decided I was finally going to carry and see how people reacted (as far as Silver City goes).
My first venture was to a Burger King for some walk out burgers. When I came into the store it was empty except for the people working there. After ordering, everything seemed peachy and I tried to keep an extra (I am a good person smile) going. One of the workers took a quick glance at my firearm ,as if I would not notice, then continued her business. Nobody commented or really seemed to care. It was nice especially for my first time. I immediately turned around to go to a Chevron, that does not sell liquor of course, to buy some cigarettes. I got cold feet before walking in and looked for signs posted about firearms. Even though I didn't see any I left my handgun in the truck. After getting my things I asked if they had a open carry policy. One was slightly ignorant saying that as long as I have a license to open carry. I quickly informed her you do not need a license and looked to the other gentlemen. He replied saying I was right and that in fact he carries as well. I told them they have my business any day.
I returned to the store a couple days later and there was a different woman working there. I got my soda and walked to the counter. I am not sure whether she noticed I had my firearm or not but seemed to be completely oblivious.
All in all it was a nice experience and am more confident in open carrying.
I just recently purchased my first firearm. An Armalite 9mm compact to be exact. I prefer open carry but was wary about how people would react. I have owned the handgun for about 2 weeks but have had a lot of range time with other peoples weapons. After scouring this forum for when it was appropriate to carry (I.E. convenient stores) I decided I was finally going to carry and see how people reacted (as far as Silver City goes).
My first venture was to a Burger King for some walk out burgers. When I came into the store it was empty except for the people working there. After ordering, everything seemed peachy and I tried to keep an extra (I am a good person smile) going. One of the workers took a quick glance at my firearm ,as if I would not notice, then continued her business. Nobody commented or really seemed to care. It was nice especially for my first time. I immediately turned around to go to a Chevron, that does not sell liquor of course, to buy some cigarettes. I got cold feet before walking in and looked for signs posted about firearms. Even though I didn't see any I left my handgun in the truck. After getting my things I asked if they had a open carry policy. One was slightly ignorant saying that as long as I have a license to open carry. I quickly informed her you do not need a license and looked to the other gentlemen. He replied saying I was right and that in fact he carries as well. I told them they have my business any day.
I returned to the store a couple days later and there was a different woman working there. I got my soda and walked to the counter. I am not sure whether she noticed I had my firearm or not but seemed to be completely oblivious.
All in all it was a nice experience and am more confident in open carrying.