OC in Nevada

[mp06011999]

The CiCis on Cheyenne/15 is friendly as well... The employees there know us as "the family with guns". I doubt you'll have issues with any CiCis...

I've been to the Cici's on N. Decatur and the 215 with no issues.

Last night was our first visit to the new Olive Garden by the Walmart on Centennial and Tropical. I also wore my new NRA shirt found here: http://www.nrastore.com/nrastore/ProductDetail.aspx?p=CT+227&ct=e

No issues whatsoever. And boy did customers notice...but not a word. The way it should be

 

[mp06011999]

hmm

Jason's Deli in Boca Park. I was wearring an NRA shirt and oc, of course. People seem to notice the shirt as it's pretty "loud" and I actually think they may be making the connection between the shirt's statement (NO FREE MAN SHALL EVER BE DEBARRED THE USE OF ARMS - Thomas Jefferson) and mine with the oc. There's also "NRA" written all over it with pictures of firearms. An employee at Lowes walked up and said, "nice shirt" and then I'm sure he noticed the pistol, but not a comment about the pistol. Honestly, what more would they think to ask since the shirt pretty much sums it up.

Anyhow, my point is just that I think wearing a pro 2A shirt while oc keeps alot of folks from asking about the oc. It's right there on my shirt. For those that would like to just go about their business and not have to explain to the-m-asses about your oc I think I may just be onto something. Not that it has to be an NRA shirt. I'd imagine any pro 2A shirt would do. I gotta go order more! :idea:

 

[illumin8ed]

Yesterday I broke my brand new belt and had to return to American Worker to exchange it. This time I was in boots, jeans and a DHS polo. The same crew was working this time and one of them asked me, "So what are you carrying?"
"Springfield Armory XDM 45 with 4.5 inch barrel."
He has a glazed look, you know the one I'm talking about. I mentioned some of my other carry weapons (Kimbers, Sigs, Glock) and he still looked glossy eyed. I mentioned "1911's" and he perked right up. We ended up talking for about 45 minutes about OC legality and why I personally carry. He even pointed out some of the color fill things I'd done that made it look a little less dangerous, but attracted more attention.

I went to Jersey Mikes on Corporate and Paradise. The lady behind the counter looked at it but didn't mention it though she often sees me in uniform so I think she just had to remember who I was out of uniform.

I went to the Southwest Medical Associates on Harmon and Eastern. They asked me to place my firearm in my vehicle because they don't like people in there with any weapons for staff security reasons (they have narcotics). I complied because I needed this appointment. Good thing I did too, I got a CT Scan.

I went home and picked up the wife so she could go with me to Walgreens on Trop and Decatur for a prescription. Only a couple customers even noticed. Strange. They have more/better narcotics at the pharmacy but they didn't say anything.

The wife wanted food so we went to Chik'n'Bonz (might have changed the name) on Sunset and Decatur. We were looking at the menu when I mentioned my desire for BBQ and we left. In ten minutes there, no one said a word.

Famous Dave's on Blue Diamond and Arville was next. Not a word was said. I sat with my strong side inside the booth though, so that may have helped. I did; however, go to was my hands twice and only a couple patrons noticed it.

 

[Grapeshot]

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I went to the Southwest Medical Associates on Harmon and Eastern. They asked me to place my firearm in my vehicle because they don't like people in there with any weapons for staff security reasons (they have narcotics). I complied because I needed this appointment. Good thing I did too, I got a CT Scan.

Unless you are getting an MRI there is no reason to be concerned about metal on your person.

 

[mp06011999]

While at McDonalds tonight I think I heard some teenagers sitting across the room to my back talking about my oc. I "think" one of them was trying to get my attention saying something about "I can go get my shotgun and then we'll see". Not really sure and not completely sure it was to/about me. I chose to ignore them, but did think, "what to do". I mean, I can't just jump up and kill em. Sorta joking. But seriously, It's a very clear matter to pull your weapon when you have no doubt of your life or limb in peril, but what about when you don't. At what point do you react and how to keep from having to because you know it will be deadly. That was my thinking and I do believe he said, "you hear me?" But again, not 100% sure.

Anyhow, just wanted to run this by you guys. When you are not armed, it's pretty easy. You will stand up for yourself, argue and then fight and then win or lose and hopefully walk away. When you are armed, it won't just be a fight. Someone will be dead and someone will be going to jail. You can't expect to get into a fistfight while open carrying and believe your gun won't be an issue. This running through my mind tonight, I chose to ignore them (NOT engage) and make sure that they make it painfully obvious that they wish me harm. That obviously never happened and they left. I'm just sharing here but any thoughts? My wife was with me and I don't think she or anyone else even heard them.

As an added note - when I walked out into the parking lot I found a wallet with Visa cards but no id or money. I called Visa and reported them lost for the owner. I thought here I am a good samaritan and I could have easily been the 11 o'clock news instead. I could hear it now, "Gun nut shoots up McDonalds, 3 teens dead - Oh, and yes, he (meaning me) was wearing an NRA shirt". Figures :lol:

 

[MAC702]

...Famous Dave's...

I've also had no issues a couple times at the Famous Daves on Sunset/Stephanie.

Tonight was PT's with another member. I was looking sharp, too, with the red, white, & blue grips of the stainless .45 revolver definitely noticeable over my black dress shirt. The bartender is used to it, though.

 

[MAC702]

...saying something about "I can go get my shotgun and then we'll see"...

That's the best part. Idiot doesn't know what a SIDEARM is for! You don't have to go get it!

 

[Grapeshot]

While at McDonalds tonight I think I heard some teenagers sitting across the room to my back talking about my oc. I "think" one of them was trying to get my attention saying something about "I can go get my shotgun and then we'll see". Not really sure and not completely sure it was to/about me. I chose to ignore them, but did think, "what to do". I mean, I can't just jump up and kill em. Sorta joking. But seriously, It's a very clear matter to pull your weapon when you have no doubt of your life or limb in peril, but what about when you don't. At what point do you react and how to keep from having to because you know it will be deadly. That was my thinking and I do believe he said, "you hear me?" But again, not 100% sure.

Anyhow, just wanted to run this by you guys. When you are not armed, it's pretty easy. You will stand up for yourself, argue and then fight and then win or lose and hopefully walk away. When you are armed, it won't just be a fight. Someone will be dead and someone will be going to jail. You can't expect to get into a fistfight while open carrying and believe your gun won't be an issue. This running through my mind tonight, I chose to ignore them (NOT engage) and make sure that they make it painfully obvious that they wish me harm. That obviously never happened and they left. I'm just sharing here but any thoughts? My wife was with me and I don't think she or anyone else even heard them.

As an added note - when I walked out into the parking lot I found a wallet with Visa cards but no id or money. I called Visa and reported them lost for the owner. I thought here I am a good samaritan and I could have easily been the 11 o'clock news instead. I could hear it now, "Gun nut shoots up McDonalds, 3 teens dead - Oh, and yes, he (meaning me) was wearing an NRA shirt". Figures :lol:

If the remark had been made to you clearly, it could possibly rise to assault: threatening to do bodily harm.

Have witnessed similar. Good guy walked up to the table and said "Couldn't help hearing you. That would be a very stupid thing to do - you don't look that stupid." He turned and walked quietly away. While I don't necessarily recommend that, it was a classic moment.

As we were departing afterward, I'm sure they then noticed that there was more than one.

 

[28kfps]

Was CCing in the In N out on Blue Diamond with my wife. There was some kind of fender bender in the parking lot. A metro officer came in the assuming to talk to the manager I was sitting strong side to the door he came in he walked up to the counter waiting looking my direction. He appeared to have absolutely no concern for me and my firearm.

 

[vegaspassat]

Re: NV OC - how did it go?

You were CCing?

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[desertborn]

Applebees on warmsprings and 215 nothing to really report.

Chase Bank on Eastern and Warmsprings. Also nothing to report, chatted up the tellers and assistant manager. A teenager seemed a little put off about it but didn't say anything.

 

[MAC702]

You were CCing?

That's more dangerous around Metro than OC'ing. He got lucky.

 

[b0neZ]

Re: NV OC - how did it go?

That's more dangerous around Metro than OC'ing. He got lucky.

He wasn't at Costco, so he was cool.

 

[vegaspassat]

Re: NV OC - how did it go?

Thats what i was thinking

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[mp06011999]

Summerlin

Just got back from Lee's and Total Wine in Boca Park. I like oc'ing in Summerlin since those folks almost always seem a little taken aback by it. If you think I meant rich folk, you'd be correct.

Anyhow, not a single issue. Security for Boca Park did notice and was keeping an eye on me, but nothing was said. The clerk at Lee's was the same - noticed, but no comments.

On second thought, even when I don't oc in Summerlin those folks seem taken aback by my appearance. Prolly just me :lol: I remember when I discovered that "Lucky" was a brand name. It was like last week.

 

[28kfps]

You were CCing?

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Yep OCing. I do have the talent of being able to miss spell acronyms.

 

[vegaspassat]

I spent last weekend and the first part of the week CCing (concealed carrying) in the state of Arizona in Lake Havasu City. It was a great chance to test the comfort-ability of my new pocket gun since I want to get my permit for Nevada. However, it was SOOO stressful!! I am not 100% certain of AZ's laws so I never knew if I was carrying in the wrong place, I was constantly checking to see if I was printing, paranoid that people could tell I was carrying, trying to figure out where my girlfriend and I could eat (illegal to carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol), planning our boating trips to not carry over into the California side of the lake, and worrying about our hosts not being firearm friendly. Eff all that I say. AZ can keep their overly technical CC/OC laws. I'll stay in Nevada where I know I can go just about anywhere with my firearm.

 

[28kfps]

I spent last weekend and the first part of the week CCing (concealed carrying) in the state of Arizona in Lake Havasu City. It was a great chance to test the comfort-ability of my new pocket gun since I want to get my permit for Nevada. However, it was SOOO stressful!! I am not 100% certain of AZ's laws so I never knew if I was carrying in the wrong place, I was constantly checking to see if I was printing, paranoid that people could tell I was carrying, trying to figure out where my girlfriend and I could eat (illegal to carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol), planning our boating trips to not carry over into the California side of the lake, and worrying about our hosts not being firearm friendly. Eff all that I say. AZ can keep their overly technical CC/OC laws. I'll stay in Nevada where I know I can go just about anywhere with my firearm.

My wife and I belong to a motorcycle camping group and have camped in Lake Havasu several years. I OCed in the Arizona sate Windsor campground and all over Lake Havasu and other parts of AZ. Open carried at Oatman AZ, Catherin Landing campground on Lake Mohave. Wal-mart, Home Depot, Safeway, Restaurants.
Goes out without saying however, on a motorcycle it is in constant view. Earlier this year was on a motorcycle campout at a private owned RV and campground called Crazy Horse on the island no problem.

Note: If you do not have a permit/license issued by the State of Arizona or any other state you can not carry into places that serve alcohol for consumption on the premises. If not a prohibited possessor, you may carry a handgun openly in public at 18 years of age.

Interesting enough even though AZ does not require a CCW to CC, AZ still offers them. If I remember what I have read, you can also OC in a place that serves alcohol however, for whatever reason you have to have a CCW permit. I am fairly sure unlike NV you cannot consume any alcohol while carrying.



Last Updated: 5/31/13
Arizona honors all other states Permits/Licenses.

Constitutional Carry In Arizona
Arizona has passed “Constitutional Carry.” That means anyone who can legally own/purchase a firearm and is 21 or older can carry it concealed without any type of permit/license. This new law becomes effective July 29, 2010. Those who wish to carry in Arizona without a permit/license from AZ or any other state can not carry in the places listed in the “Places Off Limits Even With a Permit’ section below. Arizona did not remove other restrictions in their law when they passed Constitutional Carry. If you choose to carry without a permit from Arizona or any other state you must also abide by the following restriction.
4-229. Licenses; Handguns; Posting of Notice
A. A person with a permit issued pursuant to section 13-3112 may carry a concealed handgun on the
premises of a licensee who is an on-sale retailer unless the licensee posts a sign that clearly prohibits
the possession of weapons on the licensed premises. The sign shall conform to the following
requirements:
1. Be posted in a conspicuous location accessible to the general public and immediately adjacent to the
liquor license posted on the licensed premises.
2. Contain a pictogram that shows a firearm within a red circle and a diagonal red line across the firearm.
3. Contain the words, "no firearms allowed pursuant to A.R.S. section 4-229".
B. A person shall not carry a firearm on the licensed premises of an on-sale retailer if the licensee has posted
the notice prescribed in subsection A of this section.
C. It is an affirmative defense to a violation of subsection B of this section if: www.handgunlaw.us 2

1. The person was not informed of the notice prescribed in subsection A of this section before the
violation.
2. Any one or more of the following apply:
(a) At the time of the violation the notice prescribed in subsection A of this section had fallen down.
(b) At the time of the violation the person was not a resident of this state.
(c) The licensee had posted the notice prescribed in subsection A of this section not more than thirty
days before the violation.
D. The department of liquor licenses and control shall prepare the signs required by this section and make them available at no cost to licensees.

 

[MAC702]

...If I remember what I have read, you can also OC in a place that serves alcohol however, for whatever reason you have to have a CCW permit....

You do have to have a recognized permit, but also, you MUST conceal it. And you still can't drink. No OC in these locations in AZ.

 

[28kfps]

You do have to have a recognized permit, but also, you MUST conceal it. And you still can't drink. No OC in these locations in AZ.

Thanks for squaring me away. Figured your post would be the next reply with the correct info. I knew there was some goofy CCW rule for establishments that serve alcohol just could not remember the details. When I am there, I am going to OC therefore I just stay out of those establishments. I am just as comfortable OCing there as I am here in NV..