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OC in Nevada

Turbod'1

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Not really sure what you're saying here and I don't want to hijack this thread into a philosophical discussion so I'll be brief.

I was feeling chatty and wanted to touch on how that in todays society, it seems rather hand picked as to WHO gets to "Live and let live" without undue judgment or ideological attacks and labeling.

And while I'd love to write about this so much more, that would be intruding upon the folks who came here to discuss "Where did you carry and how did it go". :lol:

True, true. Now back to our previously scheduled program. :)
 

MAC702

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Many of us were OC during the submachine gun match today at Desert Sportsman's Club. The match was just shooting semi-auto carbines and submachine guns, so the sidearms weren't being used, and I was glad to see that I wasn't the only one carrying a loaded sidearm. At the vintage rifle matches, I'm usually the only one with a loaded sidearm during the match.

Afterwards, a few of us went to BJ's again. No issues, as usual! And this time they even poured me the right beer!
 
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SharpShootur

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Open carried around my apartment complex yesterday. While OCing, I walked past a fellow tenant walking her two pugs and two others working on some sort of project inside one of the garages. I went by and simply said hello. I couldn't walk too far since the two pugs took notice of me and demanded, by their forceful eagerness, that I pet them. It was nice to see that no one was at all alarmed. While petting the dogs and making small talk about my dear best friend Nosey, my childhood cocker spaniel, one of the gentlemen inside the garage I was passing asked me if I was a cop. I replied that I wasn't. He then asked if I worked security. I again said no. This startled him. However, this situation made the best OC educational opportunity! :D

He was perplexed that I, a normal person, was brazenly OCing with a loaded gun. He started talking about the "legalities" of OCing. Obviously he had no idea what he was talking about (you know, just talking trash and talking points from CNN, etc.). I listened to him discuss the legalities of OCing for a couple of minutes with a smile on my face, I didn't want to offset the guy and set up for a confrontation. After he had finished, I explained to him that first off NO permit was required except for CC. Second, that there is NO law in the NRSs that prohibits OC so that makes it legal. And thirdly, Nevada is a traditional OC state and that the right for people to bear arms for self protection and recreation is stated within the Nevada constituion (see MP06011999! You proud of me? I've been reading the statutes, et. al.! :banana:)

This of course left him dumb founded with NO retorts available. :lol: This discussion brought curiosity to the dog owner and she began to ask questions. I was all to happy to oblige. It was nice to have such a receptive audience. The BEST part was that NOBODY was afraid of me and my G34. Furthermore, everyone seemed to be more at ease to know that their environment was made safer just because a "good guy with a gun" was around. Heck, even the "know it all" about the "legalities" was interested (who knows, maybe he'll try it some day).
 

SharpShootur

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Oh yes, almost forgot. There was a gentleman of Caucasian origin wearing a black hat, skater outfit, and OCing what resembled an M1911 that took the 109 Maryland Parkway North bus today! He boarded the bus at the South Strip Transfer Terminal (located just south of McCarran International Airport). Was that anyone here? I thanked the gentleman for exercising his 2nd amendment right. Unfortunately, I didn't get the opportunity to tell him about OCdotORG.
 

SharpShootur

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Many of us were OC during the submachine gun match today at Desert Sportsman's Club. The match was just shooting semi-auto carbines and submachine guns, so the sidearms weren't being used, and I was glad to see that I wasn't the only one carrying a loaded sidearm. At the vintage rifle matches, I'm usually the only one with a loaded sidearm during the match.

Afterwards, a few of us went to BJ's again. No issues, as usual!

That's great MAC702! :D Maybe they'll begin to OC and join us here on this blog. I hope so, It would be nice to have more OC stories.
 

mp06011999

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...I explained to him that first off NO permit was required except for CC. Second, that there is NO law in the NRSs that prohibits OC so that makes it legal. And thirdly, Nevada is a traditional OC state and that the right for people to bear arms for self protection and recreation is stated within the Nevada constituion (see MP06011999! You proud of me? I've been reading the statutes, et. al.! :banana:)

lol Awesome! Here's a cut and paste from elsewhere on this forum that you may like to print out and carry with you:

http://armsinfo.com/nevada/NVCarryPamphlet.pdf

It's a sticky under the "Nevada" forum. Good info there too.
 

28kfps

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Furthermore, everyone seemed to be more at ease to know that their environment was made safer just because a "good guy with a gun" was around. Heck, even the "know it all" about the "legalities" was interested (who knows, maybe he'll try it some day).

Nice Job of educating on your part.

A few years back we had a OC meet up at the Fremont Street Experience some OCers ended up answering the same kind of questions. There was a local couple who was showing another visiting out of town couple the sites when they saw us. Started asking about OCing. The one lady said I think we will just hang out with you guys as we fell a lot safer.
 

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I was invited to ride in the parade with a veterans group today in Las Vegas. Since I was invited decided to CC however after the group had a Bar-B-Q we all rode over to the location and there was another person OCing. Obviously they were good to go with the OCing. I made the transition to OCing and not one word.

Made it back to Pahrump went to Smiths saw two other OCing. Three open carried fire arms in the same store. No kids was hurt. No shootouts in the parking lot. No customers screaming and running. Obviously we were all carrying well behaved firearms not one of those nasty guns the media always talks about. The type that jumps out of its hiding place and indiscriminately starts shooting innocent people at random without any influence from a human.

Saturday evening ended up in a in-n-out, sat just a few tables from a Metro officer, strong side to him. No issues from anyone.
 
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mp06011999

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....No kids was hurt. No shootouts in the parking lot. No customers screaming and running. Obviously we were all carrying well behaved firearms not one of those nasty guns the media always talks about. The type that jumps out of its hiding place and indiscriminately starts shooting innocent people at random without any influence from a human...

You ever notice that when someone kills people using a gun they call him a "gunman" and not just simply a murderer or suspect? I mean, it's not like they call them knifeman, clubman, fighter, carman, etc. when those other devices are used. They throw the word "gun" in there to be sure and tie "gun" with bad. And don't even get me started on "assault" weapon. :rolleyes:
 

Turbod'1

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Saturday evening ended up in a in-n-out, sat just a few tables from a Metro officer, strong side to him. No issues from anyone.

Careful with the In-n-Out, I've heard they are "gateway" burgers. :D


mp06011999 said:
You ever notice that when someone kills people using a gun they call him a "gunman" and not just simply a murderer or suspect? I mean, it's not like they call them knifeman, clubman, fighter, carman, etc. when those other devices are used. They throw the word "gun" in there to be sure and tie "gun" with bad. And don't even get me started on "assault" weapon.

^This.


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In other [non?]news, I've been in dozens of places (many, multiple times) in my short time carrying... smooth sailing.

A recent point of interest though: I was getting some hooch from Smith's via the self checkout --which requires an age override-- when I hear a lady laughing as she approaches with another girl and saying "Nah, he's a good guy."

[They're employees.]

The girl with her doesn't seem to initially notice that I am armed but when she does she gets excited and explains that she is getting her permit too. I explain with a smile that my method of carry requires no permit and she asks "Are you sure? The class I'm taking at XX says that I do?!" to which I respond, "Yes, but keep in mind that it is their business to educate you in CONCEALED carry. That said, there is no Nevada law that prohibits you from OPEN carry as long as you are legally allowed to own a firearm."

A few other customers are listening in and they seem interested in the exchange when she, again, very cutely got excited, whipped out her cell phone and showed me some pictures of her at the range whilst telling me that she is getting a pink one, "'cause they hurt just as much as the black ones".

Classic!

Was an enjoyable encounter! :)

PS:

Again, I'm going to restate that, I have YET to see another civilian open carrying in Henderson! Heck, even at Lock 'n Load, with at least 10 shoppers, NOT ONE was OC?! :uhoh:

Y U Not do dis!
 

SharpShootur

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Open carried at IHOP yesterday. This restaurant is OC friendly! :) It is located at 2450 Pebble Road Henderson, NV 89074. The locals in the restaurant didn't bat an eye while I enjoyed my country omelet with a short stack. My waiter was very courteous and provided excellent service. The staff is friendly too. When I was leaving the establishment, my waiter stopped me and asked if what I was wearing on my hip was a real gun. I said yes it was. That just gave him a sheepish grin and a nervous laugh. I smiled, opened the door for a woman that was leaving and left.
 

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Today, I just opened carried around my apartment complex and sat on the outside stairs. My neighbor's nephew drove in and parked his car in the stall in front of me. He saw me sitting with my gun and had alarm written all over his face! I just ignored him as he got out of his car and started walking towards me. As he passed by he asked me a real dumb*** question. He asked, "Are you going to shoot somebody?" Yes, he was serious. It was obvious that he thought I was going to commit murder or some other serious crime. Annoyed, I said no. He then left and went inside his aunt's apartment.

To make things more irritating, he decided to get his aunt, MY neighbor, and "watch" me for suspicious activity all the while keeping their distance. They were whispering things like I must be planning a robbery, I was casing her apartment, I might be a dangerous criminal (EVEN THOUGH I HAVE A GUN FULLY VISIBLE) :banghead:, etc. I just looked up them. Humph, if I were any of those things they were thinking I would have committed a crime around here a LONG TIME AGO. My sideways up glance at them immediately stopped their whispering. The nephew then got "brave" and decided to leave. However, I'm in his way due to my sitting on the stairs enjoying the morning as well as fresh air.

As he passed by me again, he decided to introduce himself to me. He then told me that because I was wearing a gun and with all these crazy gunmen running around shooting people, it's best to ask if someone's intention is to go on a mass shooting spree or something. I thought, really? YOU'RE TELLING ME THIS AND IF I WAS WHO HE THOUGHT, HE'D BE DEAD ALREADY!!! :cuss:

After he left, I decided to speak to his now terrified aunt. Never-mind that she has been my neighbor for about 7 months with NO issues with me. Heck, I even met her daughter for crying out loud. Her ****** bag nephew comes by and WHAM, I'm now her greatest fear. It's just sad. To calm her fear of me, I explained that OC is legal in Nevada. She told me that I needed a permit to do it. I explained that a permit is required for CC. I also explained the benefits of OC and how crime is actually deterred by it. As we spoke, it appeared to me that she seemed more relaxed. To find that I'm still the same NORMAL neighbor she's been living next to, just now with a gun on my hip was interesting to her. Our discussion turned to the government and then Obama care. She told me that her daughter had sustained an injury yesterday and was home from work due to it. She told me she had to check on her and that's how we ended the conversation. I'm not looking forward to seeing her nephew anytime soon although, he visits quite often (he maybe living with her now come to think of it).

This has really pissed me off! Any thoughts?
 

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Hey Turbod'1, I just finished reading your post about this girl that wants "a pink one." That's straight up hilarious! :lol: She's too cute! :p By the way, I noticed you said Henderson and Lock n' Load. Dude, we live in the same area! :D And you're right, nobody ever OCs in that store save for the employees. I'll have to swing by there and OC just because now! Great experience you had. Was this the Smith's on Eastern or Maryland?
 

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Today, I just opened carried around my apartment complex and sat on the outside stairs. My neighbor's nephew drove in and parked his car in the stall in front of me. He saw me sitting with my gun and had alarm written all over his face! I just ignored him as he got out of his car and started walking towards me. As he passed by he asked me a real dumb*** question. He asked, "Are you going to shoot somebody?" Yes, he was serious.

Over the years a few times I have been asked a version of such question. At a Dr office a lady sat next to me in the only open chair as she was taking her chair she said you are not going to shoot me. Caught me off my game. Decided to come up with a reply for such stupid questions like are you going to shoot me, are you going to shoot someone, are you looking to shoot a bad guy, any form of the question my reply is going to be, "yes, if anyone tries to kill me I am obligated and it is my right to defend myself.
 
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mp06011999

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There is no known cure for complete hoplophobia....

Everyone's afraid of guns...... until they need one.

Long story short, a friend of mine was scared the first time she saw oc. I oc all the time. She told me that it was just freaky and that she didn't know what to think of it. That her first reaction was fear. And that it took a little while before she gave it any real thought and that thinking about it she realized that while unusual, it was not worthy of the fear she initially gave it. She is no dummy either. I told her that that is yet another reason I oc, to make it the norm.

So, I believe the stupid questions, comments and reactions we get to our oc are mostly just that - knee jerk and / or nervous reactions, with no thought behind them, to something they don't yet understand.
You know, like the media and politicians' reactions to ANY thing gun. ;)
 
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Turbod'1

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Hey Turbod'1, I just finished reading your post about this girl that wants "a pink one." That's straight up hilarious! :lol: She's too cute! :p By the way, I noticed you said Henderson and Lock n' Load. Dude, we live in the same area! :D And you're right, nobody ever OCs in that store save for the employees. I'll have to swing by there and OC just because now! Great experience you had. Was this the Smith's on Eastern or Maryland?

I like the way you write but I don't care for your approach to OC as I think you are baiting people. Pretty sure I've said that before? That said, PM me if you want a meet and greet [and hopefully those that have mutually met us and will tell me [or you] if that's a bad idea]. Also, > I < have dibs on any cute chicks. :cool:

*snip*... any form of the question my reply is going to be, "yes, if anyone tries to kill me I am obligated and it is my right to defend myself.

I'm curious to know how I'd respond to such a question, yet, it hasn't happened. Still, fine by me. The less drama, IRL, the better ;)


Hmmm - well can't say that I've ever been afraid of guns - seems irrational to me.

Think there is a major difference between fear and respect.

I took that as him meaning "as the media reports" - where I'm at... "Either they don't know, don't show, or don't care about what's going on in the hood."

Anyone get that reference without google? Not like Henderson is the hood but still... :p

Yea me neither. It was meant as a response to ANY anti-gun rhetoric.

The Beastie Boys fought for your right to party. So, Party. :banana:
 
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