turbodog
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Hello all. New to the group and thought I'd share my one (and only) time of OC'ing a handgun. This happened a couple of years ago.
My wife and I were out and about in Jefferson parish one day, and she decided she wanted to shop for a few bargains at a thrift store on Lapalco Blvd. I have a CC permit and normally carry that way, but this time I didn't have a shirt covering my firearm.But we are an Open Carry state right? so I didn't think anything of it. Thefirearm was in a waistband holster
We wander around the store for a good half hour, find some stuff, get in line to pay. Finally get to register, pay for the goods and head out the door.
This is when it got interesting.
As I walk out a JPSO officer walks in. I remember thinking, "ok, this could be about you" and before the door even closes behind me, I hear someone say "that's him!"
Then I hear "Excuse me, sir!"
The deputy came out and asked me if I was carrying and I said yes (though he could clearly see it). He also asked if I had a CC permit and I said yes to that too.
He asked that I put my hands on the wall and told me he was going to remove my firearm. He was surprizeingly polite about it. I did as directed and he took the gun and my wallet after I told him my ID and permit were in it.
Next thing I know the parking lotisfull of JPSO cruisers and a big sargent runs up with a shotgun, looking like he would love to use it. This guy was the complete opposite of the initial responding officer. Questioning me in a loud voice "Who am you!", "Why are you carrying a gun!", etc.. (he claimed they had gotten a report the place was being robbed).
The officers went in and spoke to the staff and other patrons, who told them I had just walked around the store like anyone else, stood in linequietly and paid for my purchases. Never bothered anyone. I stayed polite with the officers and aswered all questions. But damn,that sargent sure wanted someone shot or in jail! :shock:
Eventually, (after loud discussion on his part) the other officers convinced him I hadn't done anything wrong and they all left except the initial officer, who slipped my unloaded firearm back init's holster with orders not to reload till he had left the scene.I don't know that officers name, but he was calm and polite through the whole thing. While I wouldn't say this was a pleasant experience,this guyobviously must have known OC is legal and handled the whole episode in a very professional manner. It would have gone much quicker and smoother without the presence of that sargent.
Haven't attempted open carry since.
Tdog
Hello all. New to the group and thought I'd share my one (and only) time of OC'ing a handgun. This happened a couple of years ago.
My wife and I were out and about in Jefferson parish one day, and she decided she wanted to shop for a few bargains at a thrift store on Lapalco Blvd. I have a CC permit and normally carry that way, but this time I didn't have a shirt covering my firearm.But we are an Open Carry state right? so I didn't think anything of it. Thefirearm was in a waistband holster
We wander around the store for a good half hour, find some stuff, get in line to pay. Finally get to register, pay for the goods and head out the door.
This is when it got interesting.
As I walk out a JPSO officer walks in. I remember thinking, "ok, this could be about you" and before the door even closes behind me, I hear someone say "that's him!"
Then I hear "Excuse me, sir!"
The deputy came out and asked me if I was carrying and I said yes (though he could clearly see it). He also asked if I had a CC permit and I said yes to that too.
He asked that I put my hands on the wall and told me he was going to remove my firearm. He was surprizeingly polite about it. I did as directed and he took the gun and my wallet after I told him my ID and permit were in it.
Next thing I know the parking lotisfull of JPSO cruisers and a big sargent runs up with a shotgun, looking like he would love to use it. This guy was the complete opposite of the initial responding officer. Questioning me in a loud voice "Who am you!", "Why are you carrying a gun!", etc.. (he claimed they had gotten a report the place was being robbed).
The officers went in and spoke to the staff and other patrons, who told them I had just walked around the store like anyone else, stood in linequietly and paid for my purchases. Never bothered anyone. I stayed polite with the officers and aswered all questions. But damn,that sargent sure wanted someone shot or in jail! :shock:
Eventually, (after loud discussion on his part) the other officers convinced him I hadn't done anything wrong and they all left except the initial officer, who slipped my unloaded firearm back init's holster with orders not to reload till he had left the scene.I don't know that officers name, but he was calm and polite through the whole thing. While I wouldn't say this was a pleasant experience,this guyobviously must have known OC is legal and handled the whole episode in a very professional manner. It would have gone much quicker and smoother without the presence of that sargent.
Haven't attempted open carry since.
Tdog