exgabrit
Regular Member
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Sorry to hear that you had a bad time in Kroger.
I carry my Glock 17 everywhere except the bathroom, shower and bed.
I go to my local Kroger all the time mostly wearing a sweater that conceals well except for the holster sticking out a little and the obvious bulge. Your license allows for open carry and concealed anywhere that other people have already posted about, federal buildings, and in the case of a store, if it is signed "no firearms", BUT, even if its signed, you can still go in with your sidearm. BUT, if they ask you to leave, you must do so and / or leave your gun in your vehicle and re-enter the store. The police officer cannot do any thing to you except ask you to leave as he is a pseudo employee. Check with the manager, tell him you are a regular customer and you are licenced to carry.
Also, my advice, if you are licensed to carry, use a holster, not a fanny pack. I have a Blackhawk Serpa so all i need to do i index-finger the release and pull the gun, $30 peice of kit. Thats the point of carrying.
My main reason for carrying a firearm is so i don't have to leave it in my vehicle to get stolen.
Most cops are totally ok with licensed carry owners, you always get a newbie that doesn't understand the law or is just plain dumb. These cops are thank goodness a small minority and we should thank ourselves that the other 99.99% are decent and do an excellent job for us.
Last point, try not to feel like a criminal just because you are excersing your rights to carry. The good state of Georgia has given you the right to carry, always be professional when dealing with the public and LEO's. You seem like a decent chap, so the last point is a given.
Sorry to hear that you had a bad time in Kroger.
I carry my Glock 17 everywhere except the bathroom, shower and bed.
I go to my local Kroger all the time mostly wearing a sweater that conceals well except for the holster sticking out a little and the obvious bulge. Your license allows for open carry and concealed anywhere that other people have already posted about, federal buildings, and in the case of a store, if it is signed "no firearms", BUT, even if its signed, you can still go in with your sidearm. BUT, if they ask you to leave, you must do so and / or leave your gun in your vehicle and re-enter the store. The police officer cannot do any thing to you except ask you to leave as he is a pseudo employee. Check with the manager, tell him you are a regular customer and you are licenced to carry.
Also, my advice, if you are licensed to carry, use a holster, not a fanny pack. I have a Blackhawk Serpa so all i need to do i index-finger the release and pull the gun, $30 peice of kit. Thats the point of carrying.
My main reason for carrying a firearm is so i don't have to leave it in my vehicle to get stolen.
Most cops are totally ok with licensed carry owners, you always get a newbie that doesn't understand the law or is just plain dumb. These cops are thank goodness a small minority and we should thank ourselves that the other 99.99% are decent and do an excellent job for us.
Last point, try not to feel like a criminal just because you are excersing your rights to carry. The good state of Georgia has given you the right to carry, always be professional when dealing with the public and LEO's. You seem like a decent chap, so the last point is a given.
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