Tactical_Evo
Regular Member
Hey Guys,
So... I am new to the forum, and after reading some valuable information on here today, I figured I would create an account. First off, I appreciate what you are all doing here, and think this is a great resource - THANK YOU!
Here is my situation and question:
I have had my CT permit now for about 2 years. Over that time period, I have always exercised carrying my firearm, but I have always done so concealed. I carry concealed because I have heard stories about people being charged with breach of peace, etc just because a normal citizen was uncomfortable with seeing an OC permit holder. The extend of this being true for going about normal nature and not causing a scene, I don't know.
Here is my dilemma. A lot of my clothes don't fit lose enough that it is easy to conceal carry, and more often than not I worry my firearm is printing under my clothes. To me, this presents a bigger problem than just open carrying because if by some stroke of luck an ordinary person sees this, I would think it is more frightening (and sketchy) and then seeing someone with it visibly on their side and not hiding it.
Without having to rearrange my wardrobe so that I have clothing better suited for concealed carry and not seeing any marks on my clothes, do you recommend I continue doing what I am doing, or exercise my right to open carry? I am comfortable with doing this if I can be confident I won't lose my permit because some ill-informed person calls the police at the sight of a gun.
Thanks!
So... I am new to the forum, and after reading some valuable information on here today, I figured I would create an account. First off, I appreciate what you are all doing here, and think this is a great resource - THANK YOU!
Here is my situation and question:
I have had my CT permit now for about 2 years. Over that time period, I have always exercised carrying my firearm, but I have always done so concealed. I carry concealed because I have heard stories about people being charged with breach of peace, etc just because a normal citizen was uncomfortable with seeing an OC permit holder. The extend of this being true for going about normal nature and not causing a scene, I don't know.
Here is my dilemma. A lot of my clothes don't fit lose enough that it is easy to conceal carry, and more often than not I worry my firearm is printing under my clothes. To me, this presents a bigger problem than just open carrying because if by some stroke of luck an ordinary person sees this, I would think it is more frightening (and sketchy) and then seeing someone with it visibly on their side and not hiding it.
Without having to rearrange my wardrobe so that I have clothing better suited for concealed carry and not seeing any marks on my clothes, do you recommend I continue doing what I am doing, or exercise my right to open carry? I am comfortable with doing this if I can be confident I won't lose my permit because some ill-informed person calls the police at the sight of a gun.
Thanks!