Ian
Lone Star Veteran
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I took a week-long trip to Colorado Springs from Texas to visit my girlfriend and decided to open carry as much as legally possible while I was there. I either wore a belt holster with spare mags weak-side, or if it was colder and I had to have a jacket on, a drop-leg holster and spare mags weak-side.
I love how pro-gun Colorado Springs is, had no problems anywhere I went, I was even surprised to get two reactions in one day the second day I carried.
First encounter was at Chili's, after we were done with our meal:
Waiter: "Will you guys be wanting any deserts this afternoon?"
Me: "No, we're fine"
Waiter: "Man with a gun says no, you got it!"
We both have a chuckle over the statement.
Second encounter at Target while checking out:
Clerk: "What's the gun for, you going hunting? Or are you taking someone out?"
Me: "Hopefully not."
Went in a few restaurants, did get a couple patrons give me the old :shock: and do a double take, but no encounter/comments.
We went to Denver for one evening which of course I left the gun at home for.
I also didn't open carry onto Pike's Peak because I didn't see a need for a firearm at 14,110 feet
The only place I really had a problem was 7 Falls. I called ahead to make sure it wasn't a State park, and it was private property. I asked them about their firearms policy, and they said firearms weren't allowed, but I figured it was just an ignorant employee that didn't really know the rules there. When we went, I failed to see a "No Firearms" sign anywhere. I thought about bringing it anyways and seeing if their was a sign because it was, after all, bear county, but I just opted in leaving it at home to avoid any hassle.
This is what I'm trying to fight for so hard in Texas. I believe all Americans should have this right.
I took a week-long trip to Colorado Springs from Texas to visit my girlfriend and decided to open carry as much as legally possible while I was there. I either wore a belt holster with spare mags weak-side, or if it was colder and I had to have a jacket on, a drop-leg holster and spare mags weak-side.
I love how pro-gun Colorado Springs is, had no problems anywhere I went, I was even surprised to get two reactions in one day the second day I carried.
First encounter was at Chili's, after we were done with our meal:
Waiter: "Will you guys be wanting any deserts this afternoon?"
Me: "No, we're fine"
Waiter: "Man with a gun says no, you got it!"
We both have a chuckle over the statement.
Second encounter at Target while checking out:
Clerk: "What's the gun for, you going hunting? Or are you taking someone out?"
Me: "Hopefully not."
Went in a few restaurants, did get a couple patrons give me the old :shock: and do a double take, but no encounter/comments.
We went to Denver for one evening which of course I left the gun at home for.
I also didn't open carry onto Pike's Peak because I didn't see a need for a firearm at 14,110 feet
The only place I really had a problem was 7 Falls. I called ahead to make sure it wasn't a State park, and it was private property. I asked them about their firearms policy, and they said firearms weren't allowed, but I figured it was just an ignorant employee that didn't really know the rules there. When we went, I failed to see a "No Firearms" sign anywhere. I thought about bringing it anyways and seeing if their was a sign because it was, after all, bear county, but I just opted in leaving it at home to avoid any hassle.
This is what I'm trying to fight for so hard in Texas. I believe all Americans should have this right.