Phoenix David
Regular Member
While not me I did see two people OC'ing on one Wal-Mart trip.
I recently moved to AZ and had always heard OC was well accepted here. However, the only time I have seen someone OC was at the local gun store and he happened to have worked there. I fully support the 2nd and love the idea of OC, as I am frustrated that people have the notion that only "bad guys" and Police carry side arms. Due to the lack of people I have seen OC, was I pretty nervous about attempting it and found this page trying to read other people's stories, as well as state laws.
I open carried for the first time today and had no issues. I was even complimented on my weapon and was told "it looks good on me". Although I am pretty sure this man was hitting on me, it was good to have a positive reaction. I went to several locations, but was more apprehensive when going into a Target. I pulled my shirt over it to be a little more discrete, but due to my clothing as a female, it was still noticeable that I was carrying. Once again, no issues.
I am really happy to have gotten my first time out of the way and I plan to OC often, hoping it may inspire others to do so as well. Thanks for the thread, as I enjoy reading about other people's experiences.
Bec
I recently moved to AZ and had always heard OC was well accepted here. However, the only time I have seen someone OC was at the local gun store and he happened to have worked there. I fully support the 2nd and love the idea of OC, as I am frustrated that people have the notion that only "bad guys" and Police carry side arms. Due to the lack of people I have seen OC, was I pretty nervous about attempting it and found this page trying to read other people's stories, as well as state laws.
I open carried for the first time today and had no issues. I was even complimented on my weapon and was told "it looks good on me". Although I am pretty sure this man was hitting on me, it was good to have a positive reaction. I went to several locations, but was more apprehensive when going into a Target. I pulled my shirt over it to be a little more discrete, but due to my clothing as a female, it was still noticeable that I was carrying. Once again, no issues.
I am really happy to have gotten my first time out of the way and I plan to OC often, hoping it may inspire others to do so as well. Thanks for the thread, as I enjoy reading about other people's experiences.
Bec
I oc at targets Walmart frys bashas anywhere I go and usually end up with thumbs up or nice belt accessory
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Welcome Bec! I have OCed at the target in Northscottsdale without issue twice. Some people may look but usually their refugees from california, so it's to be expected.
I am a refugee from california.... I managed to escape through a type of underground rail road system that people created. After my successful escape, I settled down in NC... I now see some of the freedom that the US allegedly has. I do not plan on ever being a california captive again. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ!
Look... going armed into the world is not a big deal (here). Just do it. If a place is posted... don't carry there. If not... you're good to go. Walmart, Mickey D's... Frys... anywhere. This is Arizona... not Podunk. The only people who 'might' have a problem came from Podunk... so don't worry about it. Just do it... or not.
Had a lady and her 20 ish daughter thank my wife and I for standing up and supporting our 2nd amd rights while OC ing in bashas yesterday. Today, had a clerk at target address me as Mr. 2nd amendment and he shook my hand and said he wished he saw more of it.
Did you ask them where their protection was?