I have been carrying with Open gear, mostly. During the winter time, or when wearing a windbreaker or a jersey, the OWB holster at 3 oclock is often covered completely or partially.
The great majority of people that talk to me or ask me about it, seem to be supportive, or simply seeking a little reassurance that I AM a good guy, and no threat to other good guys. I am relaxed and calm, I know the laws, perhaps better than some LEO's I might encounter, but, thanks to some observation and conversation of MKEgal and others, I have the faith that right will prevail.
I do not draw attention to myself, but when someone notices that I am carrying, I try not to look like I have been "caught" doing anything wrong or even inappropriate. I welcome questions from people that appear sober and not aggressive. Others, I just look right back at them, smile, do a quick threat assessment, and then go on about my business, but keep aware of them.
I should have clarified a bit. The increase in police encounter questions have only been since the Newtown shootings. I have always gotten the typical traffic stop question & it is always covered in the course anyway. Lately though there are more questions about it. Maybe I'm making more of this than there is to it? Either way, I'm glad everyone is carrying and doing so as much as we can to educate the public.
