NC OC experience reports

[Northerner]

OC'd my G23 and extra Mag holder during my eye exam at Wilson Optical (Wilson, NC) 9/19/11. Lots of people in the lobby waiting and not a peep. I wore it during my exam and the nurse/tech nor the Doc said a word. Crossed the lobby to the Contact Lens folks for a consult and again nothing. I was a little nervous when I learned they would dilate my eyes, but that only affected my reading and not long distance. I even thought that if I got stopped the officer would think I was under the influence or something , but, I believed I was not impaired by definition (i.e., alcohol or drug).

 

[Grapeshot]

OC'd my G23 and extra Mag holder during my eye exam at Wilson Optical (Wilson, NC) 9/19/11. Lots of people in the lobby waiting and not a peep. I wore it during my exam and the nurse/tech nor the Doc said a word. Crossed the lobby to the Contact Lens folks for a consult and again nothing. I was a little nervous when I learned they would dilate my eyes, but that only affected my reading and not long distance. I even thought that if I got stopped the officer would think I was under the influence or something , but, I believed I was not impaired by definition (i.e., alcohol or drug).

Having your vision impaired can put one in a tenuous position - until the drops wear off, one does not likely meet the standard vision requirements for driving. :uhoh:

 

[Northerner]

Having your vision impaired can put one in a tenuous position - until the drops wear off, one does not likely meet the standard vision requirements for driving. :uhoh:

If only NC had requirements for vision expectation for its drivers. One doesn't even have to read or speak English to get a license. No worries. They only gave one drop so it only lasted about an hour. By the time I left I was 20/20 at distance and 20/60 reading...better than most elderly on the road. Plus my sunglasses helped hide it and reduced the glare. Usually I skip the dilation, but it had been 4 years.

 

[Grapeshot]

If only NC had requirements for vision expectation for its drivers. One doesn't even have to read or speak English to get a license. No worries. They only gave one drop so it only lasted about an hour. By the time I left I was 20/20 at distance and 20/60 reading...better than most elderly on the road. Plus my sunglasses helped hide it and reduced the glare. Usually I skip the dilation, but it had been 4 years.

No vision requirements for DL? Now that explains a lot .

 

[Northerner]

No vision requirements for DL? Now that explains a lot .

Don't quote me on that. I only stated that because of my experiences watching NC drivers over the last 6 years. I am sure you have to meet some vision level (thanks to the liberals), but I would bet (again IMO) that it is not as rigerous as one would think.

I wasn't really as bad off as one would think, having my pupils dilated. Again, I went straight to my truck and went home. I had no trouble seeing the road, mirrors, or speedometer. Would I do it again?... probably not.

 

[Grapeshot]

Found this:

[SIZE=+1]North Carolina
Original and renewing applicants must take and pass a vision screening test. Drivers who cannot meet the 20/40 acuity standard are referred to an eyecare specialist. Drivers whose vision is correctable to 20/50 or better are restricted to wearing corrective lenses when driving. If vision is correctable to 20/50 or better, but could deteriorate soon as a result of a progressive disease, a follow-up report from an eyecare specialist will be required every 1 to 2 years, upon the recommendation of the Medical Advisors and eyecare specialist. Drivers whose vision is correctable to 20/70 are restricted to wearing corrective lenses, driving on roads with a speed limit of no more than 45 mi/h, and no driving on interstate highways. They may be required to submit an annual report from their eyecare specialist. Drivers whose vision is correctable to 20/100 are restricted to all of the above restrictions, plus daylight driving only. They may be required to submit a report from their eyecare specialist at 6-month or 1-year intervals. Applicants whose vision is not correctable to at least 20/100 may not drive. In North Carolina, telescopic lenses may not be used to meet the standard, but are allowed to be used for driving if an applicant can meet the standard without the telescopic lens. The telescopic lens must be prescribed by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist, who will ensure that the applicant can look around the telescopic lens and view the full traffic pattern.

The visual field requirement in North Carolina is 60 degrees in one eye, or 30 degrees on each side of the central point of fixation. Persons with homonymous hemianopsia (cannot see out of the left side of either eye or the right side of either eye) may not drive.
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[dmatting]

When you apply and also when you renew your license, you have to take a simple vision test.

On a side note, I completely forgot that I have carried in my optometrists office before. We were there picking up my daughter's glasses and the only comment I got was from the scheduler and it was more of a joke about intimidating my daughter's future boyfriends with my "piece" as she called it.

 

[Northerner]

Found this:

[SIZE=+1]North Carolina
Original and renewing applicants must take and pass a vision screening test. Drivers who cannot meet the 20/40 acuity standard are referred to an eyecare specialist. Drivers whose vision is correctable to 20/50 or better are restricted to wearing corrective lenses when driving. If vision is correctable to 20/50 or better, but could deteriorate soon as a result of a progressive disease, a follow-up report from an eyecare specialist will be required every 1 to 2 years, upon the recommendation of the Medical Advisors and eyecare specialist. Drivers whose vision is correctable to 20/70 are restricted to wearing corrective lenses, driving on roads with a speed limit of no more than 45 mi/h, and no driving on interstate highways. They may be required to submit an annual report from their eyecare specialist. Drivers whose vision is correctable to 20/100 are restricted to all of the above restrictions, plus daylight driving only. They may be required to submit a report from their eyecare specialist at 6-month or 1-year intervals. Applicants whose vision is not correctable to at least 20/100 may not drive. In North Carolina, telescopic lenses may not be used to meet the standard, but are allowed to be used for driving if an applicant can meet the standard without the telescopic lens. The telescopic lens must be prescribed by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist, who will ensure that the applicant can look around the telescopic lens and view the full traffic pattern.

The visual field requirement in North Carolina is 60 degrees in one eye, or 30 degrees on each side of the central point of fixation. Persons with homonymous hemianopsia (cannot see out of the left side of either eye or the right side of either eye) may not drive.
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Interesting and thanks for the info.

I couldn't tell you what my vision was at the time. I did have my contacts in, for near sitedness, which corrects me to 20/15.

I drove home safely.

I was still wasn't going to disarm.

 

[CDT COX]

I hate open carrying in the rain. O well

 

[ArmySoldier22]

I hate open carrying in the rain. O well

I was caught in the rain this morning on my bike at about 7am "when there was only a 30% chance of rain". Completely soaked all morning. I'll have to remember to clean my gun later.

 

[Grapeshot]

I hate open carrying in the rain. O well

I was caught in the rain this morning on my bike at about 7am "when there was only a 30% chance of rain". Completely soaked all morning. I'll have to remember to clean my gun later.

I will not be disarmed by the weatherman either.

 

[Ruger]

I will not be disarmed by the weatherman either.

+1

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[ArmySoldier22]

I will not be disarmed by the weatherman either.

Lol, love it. And neither will I lol. A little water isn't going to hurt my glock any

 

[Bearfoot]

Lol, love it. And neither will I lol. A little water isn't going to hurt my glock any

+1 on the weather thing. Was on my way to work the other day, and as usual the rain is falling. I pulled to the gate for ID check, and as the Marine PMO steps forward he has his hand covering the top of his sidearm to keep the water out. I jokingly told him nice cover for the piece, to which the reply was as expected "Thank you Sir, have a nice day". Gotta love the jarheads.

Have been OCing many differrent places as of late. Visited a couple of new places. A breakfast joint in Beaufort and Chic-Fil-A in Morehead City. No problems, just the same odd looks that most people save just for such a special occasion.:shocker:

A story in the local paper for your perusal: http://www.newbernsj.com/articles/see-100682-gun-protect.html

 

[Chris Hamby]

I apologize if this question has been asked before and I know that it has, but I could not seem to find it on the thread. Can you leagally OC a long gun in your car? Not that I would need to and It would be rather pointless to do so with severe maneuverability issues, however I am just curious to know due to the fact that pistols must be properly holstered. Say for some reason I just wanted to Throw my Mossberg 500 in the passenger seat. Could it be loaded like my pistols?
Any information would be well appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

 

[dmatting]

We went to Sam's Club in southern Durham yesterday. I was pushing the cart and this guy approaches us and I was getting ready for a polite confrontation when he comes out and thanks me for having the courage to openly carry, he put his hand out and we shook hands. I was definitely not expecting that. We spoke for a minute and then he said he also supports Ron Paul (both my wife and I were wearing Ron Paul shirts).

So far I have many more positive encounters and no negatives ones.

 

[ImJustMylan]

Charlotte OC

Wal-Mart (University)
PetSmart (University)

Then I went to the range @ Shooter Express (Belmont,NC)

Even though it was ridiculously more expensive than Firepower (Monroe Rd)

 

[Smith45acp]

Can you leagally OC a long gun in your car?

No law against it. Actually it's best if it is plain sight since you can't legally conceal a long gun.

I was on the way to my range one afternoon, got pulled by Raleigh PD (turn signal of all things) and had my rifle in the passenger seat. Officer approached from that side and said "oh wow, is that real or airsoft?" I confirmed the first and he just said cool, gave me a polite warning to use my signal and sent me on my way.

 

[chiefjason]

Was driving down Hwy 74 in Monroe Friday. Looked over at the oil change/garage place and noticed a couple guys standing outside the bay. One of them had on a white dress shirt and black slacks along with what looked like a full size handgun. Did not see any PD cruisers. Looked to be all personal vehicles. The grip was pretty unmistakable though, even while driving down the road.

 

[ArmySoldier22]

Wal-Mart (University)
PetSmart (University)

Then I went to the range @ Shooter Express (Belmont,NC)

Even though it was ridiculously more expensive than Firepower (Monroe Rd)

If you feel like making the trip to Concord, Eagle Guns has decent prices. I've been there a couple times, and I believe that it's $20 an hour, $15 per half hour. But the reason why I go here over other places, is they have ridiculously cheap ammo prices compared to all the other gun stores I've been too, and they're even equal to most online stores. You can usually get decent quality ammo for the the same price as winchester's cheap white box. And best of all, they're OC friendly.

David