EagleFiveZero
Regular Member
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Many of us who post here realize that we are Goodwill Ambassadors for Open Carry, whether we like it or not.People not familiar with our culture will either become sympathetic to our cause (or not), depending on the impression we make on the general public. Howwe dress, what our demeanor reflects, how we act, etc. will have a big impact on those impressions with the General Public.
Logically, at some point, wewill likelyencounter law enforcement, and we shouldbe preparedto engage them verbally in a positive way. Most lawenforcment officers will be on 'high alert' when approaching someone who's openly carrying afirearm. I certainly don't blame them. It's not every day that they see someone engaging in Open Carry in most places.
So - whether the encounterwe have with them is positive or results in our arrest will depend largely on us - and how we handle the situation. This thread is to solicit your own verbage as to what you will say or have said (if you've already encountered them).
As a separate matter, if you are the subject of a 'Man With a G-G-G-Gun!!' 911 call, you will need to be prepared for that too. First, so that you don't get shot. Secondly, so it doesn't result in your arrest.
What are your suggestions for Verbal Response from our end?
Many of us who post here realize that we are Goodwill Ambassadors for Open Carry, whether we like it or not.People not familiar with our culture will either become sympathetic to our cause (or not), depending on the impression we make on the general public. Howwe dress, what our demeanor reflects, how we act, etc. will have a big impact on those impressions with the General Public.
Logically, at some point, wewill likelyencounter law enforcement, and we shouldbe preparedto engage them verbally in a positive way. Most lawenforcment officers will be on 'high alert' when approaching someone who's openly carrying afirearm. I certainly don't blame them. It's not every day that they see someone engaging in Open Carry in most places.
So - whether the encounterwe have with them is positive or results in our arrest will depend largely on us - and how we handle the situation. This thread is to solicit your own verbage as to what you will say or have said (if you've already encountered them).
As a separate matter, if you are the subject of a 'Man With a G-G-G-Gun!!' 911 call, you will need to be prepared for that too. First, so that you don't get shot. Secondly, so it doesn't result in your arrest.
What are your suggestions for Verbal Response from our end?