stephen92
Regular Member
I've been lurking these forums off and on for the past few months doing research about open carry and NC's laws pertaining to it. I've learned a great deal thanks, in a large part, to this site. I finally decided to register and I'd like to briefly introduce myself before asking questions. 
If you want, you can skip my introduction and go straight to the question. I won't be hurt.
My name is Stephen and I'm a rising junior at Campbell University double majoring in Chemistry/Biochemistry.
I was introduced to firearms when I purchased my first .22LR rifle about 2 years ago. Since then, I've expanded my collection a good bit. My latest purchase (well, my mom's purchase) was a Taurus 24/7 OSS .45acp and a Ruger P95. The Taurus is basically mine and will be transferred to me when I turn 21 and get my CCP. I've put well over 1000 rounds through it and I feel like I have a good grasp at shooting paper targets that don't move. I'm trying to get creative with my targets and make a friend/foe identification setup. My point from all of this is that I feel that I have a good basic understanding of firearms, but I have much room for improvement.
With that said, here is my question:
I recognize that I don't have an excellent training record, nor the money to afford a great training program. However, I would love to open carry and express my rights while being able to deter/defend against any potential criminals that might do me harm. My question is, what would you guys recommend me do in order to feel more confident about carrying my firearm? Another viewpoint on this question might be: would you even recommend me carrying my firearm?
Thanks for any advice you guys have to offer.
If you want, you can skip my introduction and go straight to the question. I won't be hurt. My name is Stephen and I'm a rising junior at Campbell University double majoring in Chemistry/Biochemistry.
I was introduced to firearms when I purchased my first .22LR rifle about 2 years ago. Since then, I've expanded my collection a good bit. My latest purchase (well, my mom's purchase) was a Taurus 24/7 OSS .45acp and a Ruger P95. The Taurus is basically mine and will be transferred to me when I turn 21 and get my CCP. I've put well over 1000 rounds through it and I feel like I have a good grasp at shooting paper targets that don't move. I'm trying to get creative with my targets and make a friend/foe identification setup. My point from all of this is that I feel that I have a good basic understanding of firearms, but I have much room for improvement.
With that said, here is my question:
I recognize that I don't have an excellent training record, nor the money to afford a great training program. However, I would love to open carry and express my rights while being able to deter/defend against any potential criminals that might do me harm. My question is, what would you guys recommend me do in order to feel more confident about carrying my firearm? Another viewpoint on this question might be: would you even recommend me carrying my firearm?
Thanks for any advice you guys have to offer.