Yarcher
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Well, I have been lurking around on this sight and a couple others for awhile now, brushing up on my knowledge of the law. Luckily, I have been CC'ing for about nine years and my CPL is marked "exempt." So not quite as much to worry about in regard to where I go with a weapon. I recently bought a very nice Kimber Pro Raptor and decided that I would not carry this gun concealed if I could avoid it. Too large, too pretty, and I figured it was about time I did my part to educated the public regarding our rights.
That said, I headed into Walmart on Friday night for some weekend supplies with a .45 on one hip adn two magazines on the other. Lots of looks, but no comments that I heard. The card isle was very busy, and I had to get a mother's day card, no problems there.The check out clerk and the lady behind me in line were very friendly,must have been my dashing good looks or something. :lol:
So I headed out today to get a few more things. Stopped at Meijer's, ran into an old friend. Asked some workers there for help finding a few thing, no issues at all. Only comment I heard was on my way out, when a young boy said to his mom, "Mom, he has a gun, why?" I almost went out of my way to answer, but was already past and headed out the door.
On to the mall, where I noticed only "no smoking" signs on the door. In the entryway, there was a sign outlining the "code of conduct." Right near the bottom were the words "No firearms or illegal weapons." Apparently, you can carry a weapon as long as it is not a firearm or illegal. So I went inand headed for the Payless Shoe Store to get some laces. The girl there took the laces from my hand and said, "You're not going to shoot me are you?" I said certainly not. My girlfriend told me I should have said, "No, stupidity is not a capital offense." Anyhow, took a few moments to enlighten her as to the open carry laws, and was on my way. Made a few more stops, but no other comments.
All in all, I think I will keep on OC'ing as much as possible. Hopefully there will be more opportunities to spread the word. I am also busy enlightening all my friends who currently own a handgun or CC. Suprising how few know about these laws. Anyhow, just wanted to say thanks for the wealth of information on this site.
Well, I have been lurking around on this sight and a couple others for awhile now, brushing up on my knowledge of the law. Luckily, I have been CC'ing for about nine years and my CPL is marked "exempt." So not quite as much to worry about in regard to where I go with a weapon. I recently bought a very nice Kimber Pro Raptor and decided that I would not carry this gun concealed if I could avoid it. Too large, too pretty, and I figured it was about time I did my part to educated the public regarding our rights.
That said, I headed into Walmart on Friday night for some weekend supplies with a .45 on one hip adn two magazines on the other. Lots of looks, but no comments that I heard. The card isle was very busy, and I had to get a mother's day card, no problems there.The check out clerk and the lady behind me in line were very friendly,must have been my dashing good looks or something. :lol:
So I headed out today to get a few more things. Stopped at Meijer's, ran into an old friend. Asked some workers there for help finding a few thing, no issues at all. Only comment I heard was on my way out, when a young boy said to his mom, "Mom, he has a gun, why?" I almost went out of my way to answer, but was already past and headed out the door.
On to the mall, where I noticed only "no smoking" signs on the door. In the entryway, there was a sign outlining the "code of conduct." Right near the bottom were the words "No firearms or illegal weapons." Apparently, you can carry a weapon as long as it is not a firearm or illegal. So I went inand headed for the Payless Shoe Store to get some laces. The girl there took the laces from my hand and said, "You're not going to shoot me are you?" I said certainly not. My girlfriend told me I should have said, "No, stupidity is not a capital offense." Anyhow, took a few moments to enlighten her as to the open carry laws, and was on my way. Made a few more stops, but no other comments.
All in all, I think I will keep on OC'ing as much as possible. Hopefully there will be more opportunities to spread the word. I am also busy enlightening all my friends who currently own a handgun or CC. Suprising how few know about these laws. Anyhow, just wanted to say thanks for the wealth of information on this site.