deforcer
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I found this site and enjoyed the stories.
I first discovered CA OC laws almost 20 years ago. Although I thought about it, I never had the nerve to do what you guys do: OC in public as political activism.But I thought I'd share my own rather less dramaticstory. In view of Gatesgate, perhaps it's worth telling.
Unbeknownst to me, our house alarm malfunctioned one nightand sent a silent alarm to the alarm company. I later learned that they did call the house first, as perpolicy, and someone drowsily picked up the phone and hung up on them. So, of course, they called the sheriff.
The first thing I knew was the doorbell at 4am. As per my own policy, I retrieved my loaded handgun from the minivault by my bed, strapped on my holster, and went to the front door.
Another family member had beat me to the door (I had words with him later) and so as I turned the corner I saw the open door and the deputies standing there. I was more than a little nervous at that instant but knew I couldn't back away without arousing suspicion so I just plowed ahead as nonchalantly as I could manage keeping my hands clear.
I must say that throughout the encounter the deputies were absolutely professional and exceeded all expectations under the circumstances. They did not yell "gun" anddraw their guns or touch them. They didn't even ask first about my gun. First they explained that the alarm company had called them to the house and asked if we lived in the house, if everything is ok,and whether we had heard the alarm. Only after that was out of the way did they ask about my holstered gun.
They asked if it was loaded. I said "yes". They asked why I was carrying a loaded gun, I replied it was a4am ring at the door. They asked for some id, I told them I didn't have it on me, it was in my bedroom. More "weapons" in the house? All in a safe.
They had me remove my holster, which I laid on the ground,and lead one of them to the bedroom to retrieve the id. My address was on my CA DL but they called it in anyway.
Idrew a few lessons from the encounter.
As I said, the deputies were professional throughout the encounter. I had always wondered what would happen in such a situation and I was relieved that it could go so well. I know a man's home is his castle but this is Kalifornia, after all.
I was never so appreciative of having a holster. If I'd been carrying a loaded firearm in myhandsI don't think it would have gone so smoothly. Holsters are a great invention and a valuable investment. They broaden your options even in your own home.
Finally, make sure everyone in your home understand that you will answer the door in the wee hours of the night.
The only negative came at the end. Interestingly, they never touched my holster. But one deputy asked me what kind of gun I had, made a note, and mentioned that they were keeping records. Maybe it's just SOP for filing a report but they way he explained it sounded more like an unofficial gun registration.
I found this site and enjoyed the stories.
I first discovered CA OC laws almost 20 years ago. Although I thought about it, I never had the nerve to do what you guys do: OC in public as political activism.But I thought I'd share my own rather less dramaticstory. In view of Gatesgate, perhaps it's worth telling.
Unbeknownst to me, our house alarm malfunctioned one nightand sent a silent alarm to the alarm company. I later learned that they did call the house first, as perpolicy, and someone drowsily picked up the phone and hung up on them. So, of course, they called the sheriff.
The first thing I knew was the doorbell at 4am. As per my own policy, I retrieved my loaded handgun from the minivault by my bed, strapped on my holster, and went to the front door.
Another family member had beat me to the door (I had words with him later) and so as I turned the corner I saw the open door and the deputies standing there. I was more than a little nervous at that instant but knew I couldn't back away without arousing suspicion so I just plowed ahead as nonchalantly as I could manage keeping my hands clear.
I must say that throughout the encounter the deputies were absolutely professional and exceeded all expectations under the circumstances. They did not yell "gun" anddraw their guns or touch them. They didn't even ask first about my gun. First they explained that the alarm company had called them to the house and asked if we lived in the house, if everything is ok,and whether we had heard the alarm. Only after that was out of the way did they ask about my holstered gun.
They asked if it was loaded. I said "yes". They asked why I was carrying a loaded gun, I replied it was a4am ring at the door. They asked for some id, I told them I didn't have it on me, it was in my bedroom. More "weapons" in the house? All in a safe.
They had me remove my holster, which I laid on the ground,and lead one of them to the bedroom to retrieve the id. My address was on my CA DL but they called it in anyway.
Idrew a few lessons from the encounter.
As I said, the deputies were professional throughout the encounter. I had always wondered what would happen in such a situation and I was relieved that it could go so well. I know a man's home is his castle but this is Kalifornia, after all.
I was never so appreciative of having a holster. If I'd been carrying a loaded firearm in myhandsI don't think it would have gone so smoothly. Holsters are a great invention and a valuable investment. They broaden your options even in your own home.
Finally, make sure everyone in your home understand that you will answer the door in the wee hours of the night.
The only negative came at the end. Interestingly, they never touched my holster. But one deputy asked me what kind of gun I had, made a note, and mentioned that they were keeping records. Maybe it's just SOP for filing a report but they way he explained it sounded more like an unofficial gun registration.