Outdoorsman
Regular Member
OC'd this weekend in the squirrel woods. Gotta watch out for bears, coyotes, wolves and cougars.
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List Your Open Carry Experiences Here
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Acdrenik
Regular Member
this weekend
OC'ed this weekend at Walmart in Rochester. No looks or anything except one young dumba$$ employee who saw my sidearm and said "WHOA! you gotta piece? damn!" so I looked at him and said "yeah." and walked away. Other than that nothing to exciting.
Still waiting to run into another OCer
OC'ed this weekend at Walmart in Rochester. No looks or anything except one young dumba$$ employee who saw my sidearm and said "WHOA! you gotta piece? damn!" so I looked at him and said "yeah." and walked away. Other than that nothing to exciting.
Still waiting to run into another OCer
Acdrenik
Regular Member
Somerset Mall
Has anyone ever OC'ed at Somerset Mall? i want to go there today for the Apple Store and I'm not sure if I can OC there. I checked the website and theres no policy's up on the internet.
Has anyone ever OC'ed at Somerset Mall? i want to go there today for the Apple Store and I'm not sure if I can OC there. I checked the website and theres no policy's up on the internet.
smellslikemichigan
Campaign Veteran
they have no written policy against it, but i open carried there once for over an hour before they asked me to cover up or put the gun in my care. i said, "no thanks, i'll show myself out, and let your manager know they've lost a customer."
they said they are OK with CC.
they said they are OK with CC.
Acdrenik
Regular Member
Well I guess I'll just have to try it out... lucky I finally got my CPL so if needed then I'll be prepared to use it but if they as me to CC then I'll probably leave too. I just want to go to the Apple store but there is no other Apple store near me.
DocWalker
Regular Member
I like this, just ignore it and it will go away attitude. I wonder if we ignore the terrorists or the deficit it will just go away and not be there?
Pretending something isn't there doesn't mean it isn't...these people are so stupid.
smellslikemichigan
Campaign Veteran
yes, they are very stupid. heads buried under the covers like a little kid who knows the monsters don't exist if they can't see them.
cmdr_iceman71
Regular Member
OCed at Big Lots and Office Depot in Dearborn, and Dollar General in Detroit, no problems no issues.
OCed in the past seven days: McDonald's - Oak Park, Dollar General - Detroit, Walmart and Wireless Ave - Livonia, Save-A-Lot and Glory Supermarket - Highland Park
OCed in the past seven days: McDonald's - Oak Park, Dollar General - Detroit, Walmart and Wireless Ave - Livonia, Save-A-Lot and Glory Supermarket - Highland Park
smellslikemichigan
Campaign Veteran
i'm always disappointed when you have nothing interesting to report (not that i like seeing you hassled, mind you, but i just love the way you tell a story)
Acdrenik
Regular Member
was that towards Iceman or me?
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I think it is absolutely charming when certain posters/users have no compunction about violating their own call (interpretation) to mind the rule about off topic posts i.e. making small talk. You were quick to complain when someone else did it. What is the difference now?
Truth be known, I think a little of that is a good thing. It builds inter-personal relationships and lightens the tedium. Most often when it become excessive or redirects a thread then the rule is applied - so no I'm not criticizing your post this time. I'm chuckling at the sameness of the difference.
Truth be known, I think a little of that is a good thing. It builds inter-personal relationships and lightens the tedium. Most often when it become excessive or redirects a thread then the rule is applied - so no I'm not criticizing your post this time. I'm chuckling at the sameness of the difference.
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griffin
Regular Member
Back on topic. Today I OCed in MI, OH, KY, and TN. :banana:
onestar 50
Regular Member
Question Can I open carry with a cpl in to Casper store in Monroe to cash a check and get a pop and little sometime to eat.
detroit_fan
Regular Member
I'm taking the same trip this weekend to visit in-laws and to go see the Lions game in Nashville. Nice now that Ohio got rid of the prohibition of carrying in any place that sells alcohol.
smellslikemichigan
Campaign Veteran
that's a really specific question. is it a casino or federal property? if not then the answer is yes. i would suggest familiarizing yourself with MSP legal update 86
mudvr1212
Regular Member
You can since you have a CPL. The store in question is a party store that sells liquor and beer but also cashes checks, which most do. Just look for a sign if they have one.
smellslikemichigan
Campaign Veteran
ice
DanM
Regular Member
OC at DIA
OC'd at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Only three people said anything, two were negative. No real problems, though. I was there for about an hour. At one point, a volunteer floor monitor and a security guard were nearby. The monitor asked if I was finding everything OK. She was very pleasant and informative. The talk led to me mentioning I live in Oakland County. The security guard said "the open carriers are coming from Oakland county" and "the open carriers are causing problems". I asked in a most pleasant voice, "What problems are they causing?" The guard just walked away. She probably sensed she was about to be exposed as a fool by me.
The monitor didn't seem to mind me, but did ask why I didn't leave it in my car. I told her it doesn't do any self-defense good there, but also I would feel terrible if it was stolen from the car and used illegally. She seemed to accept that logic, certainly didn't have a rebuttal for it.
Later, I walked by the same monitor and another lady. I asked for direction to the cafeteria. Again the monitor was very pleasant and helpful. The other lady asked why I was carrying. "Self-defense", I replied. She said, "Well, you have that right, but it makes me nervous so I'm going to walk away." Ummm . . . ok. I looked at the monitor and, though she had no expression on her face, I imagine she was mentally rolling her eyes at the lady.
Finished up by eating in the cafeteria. Yummy food!
Obviously, it would be nice for all staff at the DIA to get VERY accustomed and desensitized to OC'ing guests. So, I encourage OC'ers to visit the DIA. It's free for Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb residents.
OC'd at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Only three people said anything, two were negative. No real problems, though. I was there for about an hour. At one point, a volunteer floor monitor and a security guard were nearby. The monitor asked if I was finding everything OK. She was very pleasant and informative. The talk led to me mentioning I live in Oakland County. The security guard said "the open carriers are coming from Oakland county" and "the open carriers are causing problems". I asked in a most pleasant voice, "What problems are they causing?" The guard just walked away. She probably sensed she was about to be exposed as a fool by me.
The monitor didn't seem to mind me, but did ask why I didn't leave it in my car. I told her it doesn't do any self-defense good there, but also I would feel terrible if it was stolen from the car and used illegally. She seemed to accept that logic, certainly didn't have a rebuttal for it.
Later, I walked by the same monitor and another lady. I asked for direction to the cafeteria. Again the monitor was very pleasant and helpful. The other lady asked why I was carrying. "Self-defense", I replied. She said, "Well, you have that right, but it makes me nervous so I'm going to walk away." Ummm . . . ok. I looked at the monitor and, though she had no expression on her face, I imagine she was mentally rolling her eyes at the lady.
Finished up by eating in the cafeteria. Yummy food!
Obviously, it would be nice for all staff at the DIA to get VERY accustomed and desensitized to OC'ing guests. So, I encourage OC'ers to visit the DIA. It's free for Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb residents.
smellslikemichigan
Campaign Veteran
nice! i'm sure security was briefed after i left based on my discussions with the chief of security. i don't think they will ever "endorse" it, and they may continue to "ask people nicely" to put their guns in their car, but i doubt anyone will get hassled the way i did after i showed that i was polite, yet firm, and not willing to compromise my position. it sounded as though they'd never come across someone that didn't comply with their request to lock it up.
let me know next time you go, maybe we can make it a group event :dude:
link to my experience from last month with audio:
http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/showthread.php?106293-DIA-open-carry
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DanM
Regular Member
This visit of mine to the DIA was purely unplanned. I had some unpredicted extra time to spend in the downtown area. Anytime I plan on OC'ing to DIA, I'll be sure to post an invite!
