Hey everyone,
I wanted to introduce myself and I also have a couple questions related to OC.
My name is Nick, I'm 28 and originally from MA. Yup, that communist state that has an absolute hatred for guns. Surprisingly, I grew up shooting guns my whole life, did 5 years in the Marine Corps as an armorer and decided that after living in NC for 5 years, going back to MA permanently would hinder any chance of achieving my own personal goals (gunsmith, gun business, firearms instructor etc).
So here I am. I just purchased my first handgun, an H&K USP .45 fullsize. I might, I'll say again "might" be able to conceal it under a HEAVY winter coat, but other than that, I'm going to have to OC it. I'm only 5'6" so it's a pretty big gun to lug around. I do not have my CCW as of right now, but will probably get it at some point later on.
I am familiar with and trained with all aspects of guns. I have open carried on duty in the Marine Corps, but have never done so in public. My holster should be getting in soon, and I have a few questions.
1) What is the law for Durham? I read the flyer and am now confused because I have seen OC in a Food Lion in Durham. The law states "public place", so was the man wrong?
2) If I am not open carrying my handgun, how should I transport it? IE in a case but locked and unloaded?
3) How does everyone OC? Do you carry spare mags with you on your belt? With a flashlight? Do you dress to hide the handgun with contrast? IE you don't wear a white t-shirt with your black OC handgun etc.
Back to myself for a second. While in the Marines as an armorer I learned a lot about guns. Besides fixing them everyday for 5 years, I pretty much decided that I needed to find a way into being a gunsmith. That being said, by all means feel free to ask me any questions about any guns. I am an expert on the AR-15 if there is such a title, and I worked on the M40A3/5 sniper rifle. I made rifles hit at under an MOA @ 1,000 yards.
I wanted to introduce myself and I also have a couple questions related to OC.
My name is Nick, I'm 28 and originally from MA. Yup, that communist state that has an absolute hatred for guns. Surprisingly, I grew up shooting guns my whole life, did 5 years in the Marine Corps as an armorer and decided that after living in NC for 5 years, going back to MA permanently would hinder any chance of achieving my own personal goals (gunsmith, gun business, firearms instructor etc).
So here I am. I just purchased my first handgun, an H&K USP .45 fullsize. I might, I'll say again "might" be able to conceal it under a HEAVY winter coat, but other than that, I'm going to have to OC it. I'm only 5'6" so it's a pretty big gun to lug around. I do not have my CCW as of right now, but will probably get it at some point later on.
I am familiar with and trained with all aspects of guns. I have open carried on duty in the Marine Corps, but have never done so in public. My holster should be getting in soon, and I have a few questions.
1) What is the law for Durham? I read the flyer and am now confused because I have seen OC in a Food Lion in Durham. The law states "public place", so was the man wrong?
2) If I am not open carrying my handgun, how should I transport it? IE in a case but locked and unloaded?
3) How does everyone OC? Do you carry spare mags with you on your belt? With a flashlight? Do you dress to hide the handgun with contrast? IE you don't wear a white t-shirt with your black OC handgun etc.
Back to myself for a second. While in the Marines as an armorer I learned a lot about guns. Besides fixing them everyday for 5 years, I pretty much decided that I needed to find a way into being a gunsmith. That being said, by all means feel free to ask me any questions about any guns. I am an expert on the AR-15 if there is such a title, and I worked on the M40A3/5 sniper rifle. I made rifles hit at under an MOA @ 1,000 yards.