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Recent content by OCinCT

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    Field report - Derby - pulled over on bicycle.

    Took advantage of the finally pleasant weather with a bike ride through Shelton and Derby. While on the greenway in Derby I was "pulled over" by a Derby police officer also on a bicycle. I was wearing cargo shorts, a grey golf shirt, and sneakers. I also had my Ruger LCP in a holster on my belt...
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    OC Field Report, Starbucks Old Saybrook

    On 09/05/11, approximately 1525 hours. While in line I was approached by a male, 40-45 yo, approx. 5'7", balding, obese. wearing a red tee shirt with a firetruck on it. He told me emphatically that I need to cover my firearm, insisting that it is illegal to carry an exposed firearm in the state...
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    OC Field Report with LEO, Starbucks, Stamford, CT

    At approximately 0900 today I stopped in at a Starbucks on upper High Ridge Road. I did observe several Stamford Police cruisers in the lot on my arrival. I entered the store and observed two Stamford Police officers (sergeants) at a table near the service counter. I went directly to the service...
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    OC Field Report Costco, Milford

    Went to Costco, Milford on 04/18/2011. I was OCing. I was stopped by the "front end" manager after about 5 minutes of shopping and asked if I was law enforcement. I said I was not. She asked if I was carrying a gun. I said I was. She said her employees were upset and alarmed by the fact that I...
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    Close encounter of the uneventful kind

    imported post I left my significant others house today and apparently set the alarm without checking the security of a rear deck door. She called to advise me that PD had been dispatched. I returned to her residence to find a patrol unit parked in her driveway. I parked on the street instead of...
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    OC...jumped right in

    imported post Stumbled across OpenCarry.org by accident several weeks ago. I've always had the notion that it was unlawful to OC. After reading the information on this site I've jumped in with both feet. I have carried open before in the state, but that was while working with a security...
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