Opened carried tonight...

[Chris1760]

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BobCav wrote:

lawmanhdg wrote:

Being a police officer here in MD, I always concealed carry. I only open-carry, obviously, when on duty (plainclothes detail, not as much).



I personally have no problem with folks open-carrying, as long as they have passed backgrounds and can proficiently use said weapon.

Welcome to OCDO! Hope to see more of you here.

While I understand you point of view, what you describe is still a form of government control (aka infringement)and criminals don't OC.

Most OC'ers train with their weapons as much and sometimes more than your average street LEO. OC'ing is a very serious decision and not one made lightly. If you carry a gun to defend yourself, you had BETTER know how to use it (your own life may depend on it). I've never met anyone that OC'ed that wasn't proficient. It's just not something you decide one day do to be COOL, as it can draw (sometimes unwelcome) attention to yourself. It's a HUGE decision, but it should be MY decision, not the government's.

Ihave to say that I agree with you on that you better know what your doing if your are going to Open Carry... I live inMD andI haveinstructed police officerson shooting after they have failed quals. I mean its a glock 22 it dosent get much easier then that... Just my .02 I can only wish that one daywe geta few people that will pass laws here that correctthe problem. Baltimore City officers get 200 rounds a year to shoot I put that through my glock or more every week most times Iguess I just dont understand :cuss:

 

[kohburn]

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200 rounds a year? man I go through about 200 rounds every visit to the range which is atleast once a month, and I'm just a standard citizen supporting the NRA to remedy MD gun laws.

 

[Chris1760]

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kohburn wrote:

200 rounds a year? man I go through about 200 rounds every visit to the range which is atleast once a month, and I'm just a standard citizen supporting the NRA to remedy MD gun laws.

:banghead: Thats what I mean, the officers that have to put their ass on the line get like 200 rounds a year from the PD like BPD that just crazy dangrous I mean these guy need to be shooting more...Just like I thinkas an instructor they should have a hell of alot more Control and restrainttraining I mean its not all the time that you will have to shoot or even pull your weapon as an LEO but you do have to put cuffs on people alot so there should be training in the handson areas... the taser isnt the answer for every thing.. again just my .02

Idont know if there are alot of LEO's hereBut I do teach a Edge weapons Responce Class that is Free to LEO's andOthers ..... Im in the Baltimore MetroAreashoot me a P/M if anyone wants details.... Thanks