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OCed for the first time yesterday - Mooresville/Belmont

revis_jonathan

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Well, after sitting in the car for a couple of minutes wondering what questions I would hear I stepped out of the car for the first time carrying and unconcealed handgun (Glock 23 in a blackhawk serpa holster). My first stop was the BP station next to Shooters Express to get me a drink before I went into Shooters Express. I was actually so nervous I didn't even give the clerk the right amount for my drink at first until he corrected my stress induced mathematically challenged moment. After that, and SE, I went to Mooresville to check out Gander Mountain which I felt much more comfortable in than the gas station. After that I went to the Waffle House across the street and at lunch.

The whole time people noticed my sidearm, but not a single question or comment arose from it. Completely uneventful except for how high my blood pressure was in the gas station.
 

Godscreation

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Well I've been reading everything on the NC forum and am absolutly intrigued by the open carry laws of NC. I thought this state was very restrictive (being that I have friends in Vermont and they can do just about anything there) but when I found out about the open carry laws here, I am quite proud to say that NC is a VERY good state in regards to gun ownership.

I have finally joined this forum for the main reason of commenting on open carry issues. I am 22 and my PURCHASE permit (not carry permit) will be in my mail box shortly. I plan on OCing in Huntersville and Charlotte, as well as Moorseville and Statesville. I am glad that you are OCing in my area as well and am thrilled that you had no confrontations. While I plan on asking the governments permission to slip my gun under my jacket (Concealed permit) I can't wait to OC. Anyone else OCed in Huntersville Charlotte area?
 

redhatchbox

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Godscreation wrote:
Well I've been reading everything on the NC forum and am absolutly intrigued by the open carry laws of NC. I thought this state was very restrictive (being that I have friends in Vermont and they can do just about anything there) but when I found out about the open carry laws here, I am quite proud to say that NC is a VERY good state in regards to gun ownership.

I have finally joined this forum for the main reason of commenting on open carry issues. I am 22 and my PURCHASE permit (not carry permit) will be in my mail box shortly. I plan on OCing in Huntersville and Charlotte, as well as Moorseville and Statesville. I am glad that you are OCing in my area as well and am thrilled that you had no confrontations. While I plan on asking the governments permission to slip my gun under my jacket (Concealed permit) I can't wait to OC. Anyone else OCed in Huntersville Charlotte area?
Permit to OC?
 

revis_jonathan

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Godscreation wrote:
Well I've been reading everything on the NC forum and am absolutly intrigued by the open carry laws of NC. I thought this state was very restrictive (being that I have friends in Vermont and they can do just about anything there) but when I found out about the open carry laws here, I am quite proud to say that NC is a VERY good state in regards to gun ownership.

I have finally joined this forum for the main reason of commenting on open carry issues. I am 22 and my PURCHASE permit (not carry permit) will be in my mail box shortly. I plan on OCing in Huntersville and Charlotte, as well as Moorseville and Statesville. I am glad that you are OCing in my area as well and am thrilled that you had no confrontations. While I plan on asking the governments permission to slip my gun under my jacket (Concealed permit) I can't wait to OC. Anyone else OCed in Huntersville Charlotte area?
Permit to OC?

I thought he was asking if there was a permit required to OC?
 

.40 Cal

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Godscreation wrote:
Well I've been reading everything on the NC forum and am absolutly intrigued by the open carry laws of NC. I thought this state was very restrictive (being that I have friends in Vermont and they can do just about anything there) but when I found out about the open carry laws here, I am quite proud to say that NC is a VERY good state in regards to gun ownership.

I have finally joined this forum for the main reason of commenting on open carry issues. I am 22 and my PURCHASE permit (not carry permit) will be in my mail box shortly. I plan on OCing in Huntersville and Charlotte, as well as Moorseville and Statesville. I am glad that you are OCing in my area as well and am thrilled that you had no confrontations. While I plan on asking the governments permission to slip my gun under my jacket (Concealed permit) I can't wait to OC. Anyone else OCed in Huntersville Charlotte area?

He even screamed it :lol:
 
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