ShadowOfTheHat
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Had a bunch of errands to run today. Bought a bunch of stuff. Nothing to report, except an interesting conversation at Sports Clips.
Went in to get my hair cut and with no CCW (yet), I realized I would either have to leave my weapon in the car, or unholster it and put it on the counter at the "stall" where I was getting my hair cut. I decided to see how it would unfold inside.
I had to wait about twenty minutes as three other guys finished or went in ahead of me. There were two guys "behind" me, one with three kids, and no one said a word. I was glad the kids didn't bring it up.
When I got called . . .
Girl: We're right here in the first chair on the right.
Me: Okay. I'm going to draw my weapon and place it on the counter so it's not cconcealed while you're cutting my hair. Are you comfortable with that?
Girl (without hesitation, but a wided-eyed look as she hadn't noticed to that point): Yeah, okay, no problem.
I cleared leather, lay it down and take my seat.
Girl (grabbing a towel): We'll just have to cover it because of the children.
Me: No, we can't do that. It can't be concealed.
Girl: Oh really (genuine surprise)?
Me: Yes, in the state of NC, unless you have a license to conceal, the weapon has to remain in plain view at all times.
Girl: Oh, okay.
Then we went on to discuss the various laws. She lives in SC, but was very interested in NC law, and told me she keeps a weapon at home. Yada, yada, yada, it went from there.
But, I was glad she was so accepting and didn't freak out. She gave me a great haircut and I gave her a good tip.
As I left she thanked me for the "interesting and informative" conversation.
All in all a great experience.
Had a bunch of errands to run today. Bought a bunch of stuff. Nothing to report, except an interesting conversation at Sports Clips.
Went in to get my hair cut and with no CCW (yet), I realized I would either have to leave my weapon in the car, or unholster it and put it on the counter at the "stall" where I was getting my hair cut. I decided to see how it would unfold inside.
I had to wait about twenty minutes as three other guys finished or went in ahead of me. There were two guys "behind" me, one with three kids, and no one said a word. I was glad the kids didn't bring it up.
When I got called . . .
Girl: We're right here in the first chair on the right.
Me: Okay. I'm going to draw my weapon and place it on the counter so it's not cconcealed while you're cutting my hair. Are you comfortable with that?
Girl (without hesitation, but a wided-eyed look as she hadn't noticed to that point): Yeah, okay, no problem.
I cleared leather, lay it down and take my seat.
Girl (grabbing a towel): We'll just have to cover it because of the children.
Me: No, we can't do that. It can't be concealed.
Girl: Oh really (genuine surprise)?
Me: Yes, in the state of NC, unless you have a license to conceal, the weapon has to remain in plain view at all times.
Girl: Oh, okay.
Then we went on to discuss the various laws. She lives in SC, but was very interested in NC law, and told me she keeps a weapon at home. Yada, yada, yada, it went from there.
But, I was glad she was so accepting and didn't freak out. She gave me a great haircut and I gave her a good tip.
As I left she thanked me for the "interesting and informative" conversation.
All in all a great experience.