Well folks, just had my first (mostly) OC experience. Decided to go to the local Food City, since this is a place I visit 2 or 3 times a week and am very comfortable with. I had my Airweight holstered in the 3:00 position, uncovered by my shirt, and I had on a fleece jacket unzipped. I wanted the weapon to be visible, but wasn't quite ready for wide open view yet. The tip of the holster protrudes below the jacket, so it's pretty obvious I'm carrying. I had to pause at the front door to read all the signage to make sure they didn't have posted for no firearms. Funny, but I've been in there thousands of times, but never paid attention to the signs out front. (I fiddled with my cell phone so it didn't look obvious that I was hesitating before entry.) Well, since I had my shirt and shoes on, I was ready to go in! I was kind of nervous at first until I realized, "No one is staring at me!" I expect most first time deals go much like this, but it was 100% uneventful to anyone but me. In fact, I ran into someone I know, and talked for a few minutes, and basically forgot I even had my firearm. I appreciated Nascar24Glock's advice to refrain from looking at my weapon constantly, and going in confidently. I have to say, by the time I got to aisle 3 it was basically just like any trip to the market. I believe 100% in legally carried weapons, and my advice to other 1st timers is, to keep in mind, what you are doing is perfectly legal, and in my opinion, an exercise of a constitutional right. The more we OC, the more accepted it becomes! Thanks to all for the advice, and I'll be seeing you all on here a lot!