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How manyplaces have you open carried where you are known by sight?
Quite a few, but i don't list them on here as I feel they "don't count" except for resturants because of the public, ie- LY Buffet, we have been going in there since they opened quite a few years ago andalthough some of the work staff changes, I always see a familiarface working therewhen we go.
What type of reaction have you gotten from those that know you?
100% positive reaction. Even by the people/employees that I have met by them asking why I carry. One lady that works/manages in a local convenience store wasat first concerned when she saw me coming in OCing, but the last time I was in there, she was telling me how many times she has been a victim of armed robbery and has said very clearly that I can OC in her store anytime! BTW, I tell everyonethat asks why I carrythat I am not in any way a LEO and in no way want to be a LEO (I respect what they do and don't mean any offence to them, it's just not for me)...I always make that very clear, I carry to protect myself and my loved ones.
Does yoursidearm becomea conversation piece when you meet people you know?
99% of the time yes, I can tell that it puts other people at ease when someone, like in WalMart, recognizes me.
one of my concerns is a well meaning curious friend drawing undue attention to the fact that I'm armed.
Just like I said above, it seems to put people at ease when they see others talking with me, laughing, joking etc.
There are soooomany variables to consider how people will react to us. I feel Ihave it easy because I am a middle aged whitebusiness ownerwho dresses like...Well, a middle aged white business owner, almost always I am dressed in nice jeans, button-up shirt with my co. name embroidered on it and a black ball cap also embroidered with my co. name...Almost a uniform, I am not saying there should be a dress code for OCing, I am just looking at reality...I'd be willing to bet I would get a much different reaction if my head was shaved, I was covered in tattoos, wore baggy clothes, provocative t-shirts,etc, etc.:shock:
Alsolook atthe guy up in VA that has been harassed even after he won a lawsuit against the very dept. that was currently harrassing him. I could be wrong, butI'd be willing to betit was/is only because he is a young black guy, this is wrong and needs to change. I bet if he was white or even a female black person, he (she)wouldn't have been harrassed. BTW, I love his hat...It says "Black Man With A Gun"
I hope I didn't offend anyone as absolutely no offence was intended.
