I Open Carry everyday weather allows and, as many have said before, It is ordinary and boring! I mean that in the best way possible. I OC at Meijer, WalMart, Lowes, Home Depot, various other stores and food establishments as well. Many people do not notice and the rest don't appear to care at all. There have only been a few times over the years that anything noteworthy has happened. Yesterday was a pleasant, noteworthy day. My wife, our pile of kids and I went to the local McDonalds for lunch and play time in the kids area. While in line ordering the young man serving kept eyeballing my firearm. When I finished ordering and moved to the side he quickly asked "Is that a 9mm?" I answered "yes it is". He seemed pretty happy with himself! I noticed the couple 2 spots in line behind me had noticed I was OCing also. The woman edged over to me and said "just so you know, I'm not nervous at all that you are armed. In fact I feel safer with you here." I said thank you and the man edged up then and said " I carry everyday, no matter what, good for you!" and gave the thumbs up. The place was busy and we were in the thick of people in the play area. We struck up conversation with 3 other tables as the kids played with one another. NOBODY was bothered. What a great day!
Thanks to the men and women who blazed the trail years ago, I think about those that stood before me and I'm truly grateful!
Scott