rosesandbrambles
New member
I have a question about openly carrying a handgun- am I going to freak people out if I, as a woman, am clearly carrying a firearm while caring for my 3 children (ages 2, 6, and 8)? I would like to have some sort of defense, love hiking but won't go with just me and the kids, at least not without some sort of protection.
Would I be drawing far too much attention to myself? I am not the type to like any extra attention, kind of stay on the sidelines, but the cost and time to obtain a concealed carry permit are things I would rather not deal with. Although if it would be better, I would consider it.
Mainly I am wondering if "concerned people" would be more likely to call law enforcement because I am a mom with children, or not.
I am well versed in firearm safety, I am a decent shot, had plenty of practice with friends' weapons, just never had my own, so no worries on my ability to handle it or to take appropriate safety precautions. I realize that it is my legal right to openly carry a firearm, that being said, I do not want to have to deal with a situation every time I go out.
And yes, I chose a title to (hopefully) garner attention, only so that I could get as many responses as possible. And no, I am not going to go grocery shopping or museum visiting with it on my person, at least not right away. Would likely leave it in my car during such scenarios.
Would I be drawing far too much attention to myself? I am not the type to like any extra attention, kind of stay on the sidelines, but the cost and time to obtain a concealed carry permit are things I would rather not deal with. Although if it would be better, I would consider it.
Mainly I am wondering if "concerned people" would be more likely to call law enforcement because I am a mom with children, or not.
I am well versed in firearm safety, I am a decent shot, had plenty of practice with friends' weapons, just never had my own, so no worries on my ability to handle it or to take appropriate safety precautions. I realize that it is my legal right to openly carry a firearm, that being said, I do not want to have to deal with a situation every time I go out.
And yes, I chose a title to (hopefully) garner attention, only so that I could get as many responses as possible. And no, I am not going to go grocery shopping or museum visiting with it on my person, at least not right away. Would likely leave it in my car during such scenarios.