Jeannette
Regular Member
Met a fellow OCer at Seafood City today. Very nice man named Lee. Very short conversation due to he was in a hurry but this is my first time seeing another OCer in Vegas.
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That's not true, you've seen bunches of us at every meet up! :lol:
I kid, I kid! I know you meant "in the wild." It's cool when you first notice somebody else ocing, even after the first time
Jeannette
Regular Member
That's not true, you've seen bunches of us at every meet up! :lol:
I kid, I kid! I know you meant "in the wild." It's cool when you first notice somebody else ocing, even after the first time
It's funny cause my brother was making fun of me. He was like "AHHHH how cute! You met someone else that open carries like you!"
Turbod'1
Regular Member
That's not true, you've seen bunches of us at every meet up! :lol:
I kid, I kid! I know you meant "in the wild." It's cool when you first notice somebody else ocing, even after the first time
Been in Vegas about a year and have yet to see another OC'er 'in the wild'.
mp06011999
Regular Member
When I've seen other oc'ers it's usually at Walmart. Lowe's sometimes too. That's about it.
My Ma is visiting from out of state and is kinda uncomfortable by me oc'ing in the bar and bank. But I have noticed that when I keep oc'ing those folks close to me eventually get used to it. That is the political point after all - make it the norm.
Oh I loved it too when my Ma said that she thinks people are freaked out when I walk in with a gun "I mean how do they know you're not there to shoot them". I told her that crazed gunmen are not in the habit of advertising they are carrying until the bullets start flying. If I were up to no good I wouldn't be giving a warning.
And I think THAT is the most common misconception about oc. Be uncomfortable about it if the carrier is handling the weapon because you've no idea if he's an idiot. But don't, for a second, think he came in there to shoot someone when he's carrying a holstered weapon in plain view. All that says is he won't be a victim if he can help it.
My Ma is visiting from out of state and is kinda uncomfortable by me oc'ing in the bar and bank. But I have noticed that when I keep oc'ing those folks close to me eventually get used to it. That is the political point after all - make it the norm.
Oh I loved it too when my Ma said that she thinks people are freaked out when I walk in with a gun "I mean how do they know you're not there to shoot them". I told her that crazed gunmen are not in the habit of advertising they are carrying until the bullets start flying. If I were up to no good I wouldn't be giving a warning.
And I think THAT is the most common misconception about oc. Be uncomfortable about it if the carrier is handling the weapon because you've no idea if he's an idiot. But don't, for a second, think he came in there to shoot someone when he's carrying a holstered weapon in plain view. All that says is he won't be a victim if he can help it.
garand_guy
Regular Member
My dad doesn't like being around me when I OC because if someone mouths off, he feels he has to defend me, as his son, and is afraid the presence of my gun wouldn't help things.
There wasn't any point in trying to explain the facts to him. I'll just CC. Unless he moves down here, then he has to learn to accept it.
28kfps
Regular Member
Understand your Dads concerns, which I believe has been brought on by all the inaccurate and anti gun info constantly flooding society.
Along with the many benefits of OCing there is a very personal one for me. I am constantly aware of my surroundings and my obligation to show I am a OCer in control of my actions.
My point is me being constantly aware of having an open carried firearm is a real buffer to my response to a person smarting off to me. With out the firearm I more than likely tell the person to go pound sand or bite me only in words not appropriate for here.
Having the firearm I feel I have an obligation to all other OCers to act as an asset in hopes of projecting a positive reaction instead of an ass which seems so natural for me.
Also figuring if I snap back with a unexpected some what aggressive response, one call to 911 there is a man with a gun verbally attacking me will start a landslide of "O carp" that would be very hard to stop.
I have a 33 year old son that carry's. My response if someone gives him carp is Son you got yourself in this it is on you to get out of it. My response input only comes in as a backup if needed.
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Bulleteater
Regular Member
And during such an encounter, tell me what's to stop an anti-gun "provocateur" from making that 911 call, even if you made every effort to be calm and logical? Suppose the loon just can't accept your RKBA in public and is hellbent on jacking you up any way possible? We know how angry they get at the sight of our guns. We know how they lie. What's stopping them from lying about YOU?
I'm now in the habit of slipping a voice recorder in my shirt pocket when I'm OC'ing out "in the wild" in case I encounter some teeth-gnashing from the irrationally fearful. Always good to have evidence. If anything, it gives me a way of turning the tables on the idiot; now he/she is guilty of making a false report on me.
So far I've been spared the fear and loathing. Most people don't even notice I'm OC'ing, possibly because of my carry method (AIWB) and my strategically patterned shirts (pistol grip kinda blends in to the pattern). I'm also well-established in the "wild parts" I frequent. People know who I am; and now, thanks to OC, they're getting to know my Glock.
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garand_guy
Regular Member
That's roughly the same area of concern I had when I first started. I made my info cards and website. What I learned was no one cares. I think here in NV, the anti-gun looney false alarm is about as likely as a DGU. Something to be aware of, but not to fear. That's why some of us spread awareness.
Every experience I've had was either a non-issue or positive one.
28kfps
Regular Member
Not sure where you are going with all of that. Just saying having the responsibility that comes in my mind with open carry keeps me on a more even keel. Obvious to most however appears needs to be said here, I have no control over all the stuff happening your talking about however I do have control over my actions. Having the open carried firearm keeps me from leaning to a anger reaction and focusing more on a tactical and non-escalating reaction. I carry 99% open and obvious for several years no problem, if I want to hide it I conceal it. All I can say for the last part of your post is congratulation.
garand_guy
Regular Member
I have to agree with that, even though I'm personally far from a hot-head. In a world of laws and personal responsibility, I make every effort (almost), to be kind and civil. I don't look for a fight. Carrying a gun means I can't mouth off and start something (not that I would), but if some else does start something that I can't finish with words, fists, or walking away; I know that I'll always have a fair chance of going home.
ed2276
Regular Member
Today, OC at Wells Fargo...no problems
Last week: OC'd at a lot of places, no problems at any of the lots of placed I OC'd.
Last week: OC'd at a lot of places, no problems at any of the lots of placed I OC'd.
vegaspassat
Regular Member
I went to Citibank yesterday to get money for a car I bought. No issues as usual.
28kfps
Regular Member
Carried at Fry's Electronics today. No issues. It was not to busy so every department someone ask if we needed anything.
Jeannette
Regular Member
Met my first anti-gun today. Took my mom to her eye doctor appointment. I got up and left the building and when I returned a woman leaned across her husband and this is how the conversation started:
Woman: Excuse me, are you a cop?
Me: No.
Woman: I don't think you should be carrying a gun.
Me: You see this woman to my left. She gave birth to me. I will do everything I can to protect her and myself. That is my right.
(clapping in the waiting room)
Woman: Well your gun is intimidating me.
Me: I would rather have a gun on my hip than a gun in my face with someone demanding my purse, body, and/or my life.
(clapping in waiting room)
Me: I respect you for exercising your 1st Amendment right so please respect me for exercising my 2nd Amendment right.
(clapping in waiting room)
Woman changes seat!
Woman: Excuse me, are you a cop?
Me: No.
Woman: I don't think you should be carrying a gun.
Me: You see this woman to my left. She gave birth to me. I will do everything I can to protect her and myself. That is my right.
(clapping in the waiting room)
Woman: Well your gun is intimidating me.
Me: I would rather have a gun on my hip than a gun in my face with someone demanding my purse, body, and/or my life.
(clapping in waiting room)
Me: I respect you for exercising your 1st Amendment right so please respect me for exercising my 2nd Amendment right.
(clapping in waiting room)
Woman changes seat!
JoeSparky
Centurion
Well done!
*clapping in the Internetz*
garand_guy
Regular Member
I'd like to give Jeanette the Nevada Open Carry Big Blue Ribbon!
Funny how people seem to mouth off most at women, seems pretty sexist to me, even if it's a woman saying it.
Good for you Jeanette, carry on!
Funny how people seem to mouth off most at women, seems pretty sexist to me, even if it's a woman saying it.
Good for you Jeanette, carry on!
Jeannette
Regular Member
I can't understand why women think its ok to be a victim. Thanks for the ribbon!!!