Hermiston, Or.
Recently there has been an increase in gang related activity here. Houses just down the street have been tagged and painted over so often the houses look like they are painted in camo, just because they don't always match the covering paint just right. There have been two gang related shootings just a few months apart and I have learned of a few other incidents that have not been reported in the media. I have decided to carry 100% of the time since this has began. I originally obtained my CHL because it allowed me more latitude as far as carrying a firearm goes. I did not have to be as concerend about how I transported it on my way to go shooting ect. But now that I carry all the time I usually carry concealed. However tonight I carried open in a paddle holster as I went to the local market to get some soda. Held a conversation with the clerks for a few minutes. Nobody even blinked at me carrying. I don't know if they just didn't care or if it is bacause I am in there on a daily basis and they kinda know me. But I was happy that there was not a strong reaction.
Recently there has been an increase in gang related activity here. Houses just down the street have been tagged and painted over so often the houses look like they are painted in camo, just because they don't always match the covering paint just right. There have been two gang related shootings just a few months apart and I have learned of a few other incidents that have not been reported in the media. I have decided to carry 100% of the time since this has began. I originally obtained my CHL because it allowed me more latitude as far as carrying a firearm goes. I did not have to be as concerend about how I transported it on my way to go shooting ect. But now that I carry all the time I usually carry concealed. However tonight I carried open in a paddle holster as I went to the local market to get some soda. Held a conversation with the clerks for a few minutes. Nobody even blinked at me carrying. I don't know if they just didn't care or if it is bacause I am in there on a daily basis and they kinda know me. But I was happy that there was not a strong reaction.