Trigger Dr
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The female ranger at Twanoh SP is a member of the forum. we had an OC picnic there 2 yr ago and she participated while on duty then joined.
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South Sound OC Report........
- Thread starter gogodawgs
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The female ranger at Twanoh SP is a member of the forum. we had an OC picnic there 2 yr ago and she participated while on duty then joined.
jt59
Regular Member
Good weekend, slightly negative encounter
All weekend, different places from Fife to Parkland, Tacoma and U.P including:
Wells Fargo Bank on Pearl & 27th
Chase Bank on 19th and Mildred
Fred Meyer on Bridgeport in U.P.
Starbucks on Pearl and 27th
Point Defiance Park
Camping World in Fife
Home Depot on 72nd/I-5
...but the slightly weird encounter was at the new dicount grocery store on 56th and South Tacoma Way. I have Oc'd here many times with out a comment, engaged the help to find something or other. On Sunday, my wife and I stopped in for some groceries on our way home, and a young well dressed black women with a passle of kids approached me and asked the "why" question. I answered "peace of mind" and "self defense" to gauge her response (She would know that this area of STW can be fairly rough). She answered well, its a very "pretty" gun. Her friend was there talking away on the phone and eyeballing our conversation. I said thank you and started to move away and she said, "I thought you were going to shoot all of us" in a kind of off hand joking kind of way. I responded "Ma'am", that is not anywhere near funny"...and moved to finish checking out.....we left and proceeded west on 56th, and went a few blocks, when a Tacoma patrol was headed opposite, no lights but easily 55 in the 30mph back toward the store....It left me wondering if someone made a call.....
All weekend, different places from Fife to Parkland, Tacoma and U.P including:
Wells Fargo Bank on Pearl & 27th
Chase Bank on 19th and Mildred
Fred Meyer on Bridgeport in U.P.
Starbucks on Pearl and 27th
Point Defiance Park
Camping World in Fife
Home Depot on 72nd/I-5
...but the slightly weird encounter was at the new dicount grocery store on 56th and South Tacoma Way. I have Oc'd here many times with out a comment, engaged the help to find something or other. On Sunday, my wife and I stopped in for some groceries on our way home, and a young well dressed black women with a passle of kids approached me and asked the "why" question. I answered "peace of mind" and "self defense" to gauge her response (She would know that this area of STW can be fairly rough). She answered well, its a very "pretty" gun. Her friend was there talking away on the phone and eyeballing our conversation. I said thank you and started to move away and she said, "I thought you were going to shoot all of us" in a kind of off hand joking kind of way. I responded "Ma'am", that is not anywhere near funny"...and moved to finish checking out.....we left and proceeded west on 56th, and went a few blocks, when a Tacoma patrol was headed opposite, no lights but easily 55 in the 30mph back toward the store....It left me wondering if someone made a call.....
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gogodawgs
Campaign Veteran
8/14 NE Tacoma
Chevron on Hoyt Rd...
Took a trip up to the store to get some propane for the BBQ. The gal who came out to fill up my tank immediately said she liked my shirt! This shirt is a great way to break the ice...
Then she said, "you know most people would probably freak out about now" as she glance down at the Sig "but I'm from Enumclaw"
I responded "nah, not really most people don't" and then chatted a bit about everywhere I carry and what her boyfriend carries. Nice conversation.
Then I went in and paid, came back out and got in my car. As I started my car up a little black Honda zoomed over next to my window. It was driven by a young guy, short haircut, female in the passenger seat and a child in the back seat. So I was put at ease as he approached my window.
"Are you a cop?"
"Nope, just a regular citizen. Open Carry is legal in Washington"
"I thought so...thanks for doing it"
That was the most interaction I have had in some time from strangers.
Chevron on Hoyt Rd...
Took a trip up to the store to get some propane for the BBQ. The gal who came out to fill up my tank immediately said she liked my shirt! This shirt is a great way to break the ice...
Then she said, "you know most people would probably freak out about now" as she glance down at the Sig "but I'm from Enumclaw"
I responded "nah, not really most people don't" and then chatted a bit about everywhere I carry and what her boyfriend carries. Nice conversation.
Then I went in and paid, came back out and got in my car. As I started my car up a little black Honda zoomed over next to my window. It was driven by a young guy, short haircut, female in the passenger seat and a child in the back seat. So I was put at ease as he approached my window.
"Are you a cop?"
"Nope, just a regular citizen. Open Carry is legal in Washington"
"I thought so...thanks for doing it"
That was the most interaction I have had in some time from strangers.
Anthony.L
New member
You must have them trained well cause I've OC in their all the time and they never bat an eye.
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gogodawgs
Campaign Veteran
You must have them trained well cause I've OC in their all the time and they never bat an eye.
Been shopping there for the last 2 years with out incident. It is a franchised store, if you meet the owner you will understand why. Tall, cowboy boots and cowboy hat. Makes all of his employees wear black pants, white shirt and a tie. Even the female's, which is most of the staff.
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gogodawgs
Campaign Veteran
8/14 Tacoma
Deros and I headed out to another political rally tonight. Put on by a Tacoma Conservative group it was a well done event. Met some old friends there as well...i.e. Kerry (Sang at the 2A rally), Tom Newilius aka Samuel Adams. Met 'The Other Guy' running for Governor. It's a shame that more people don't come out to these events. (There was a little over 100) But I am sure that after the primary next year people will complain that there is not enough choice.
Deros and I headed out to another political rally tonight. Put on by a Tacoma Conservative group it was a well done event. Met some old friends there as well...i.e. Kerry (Sang at the 2A rally), Tom Newilius aka Samuel Adams. Met 'The Other Guy' running for Governor. It's a shame that more people don't come out to these events. (There was a little over 100) But I am sure that after the primary next year people will complain that there is not enough choice.
jt59
Regular Member
up north
Not exactly the south end, but spent the weekend up in the islands with spouse....OC'd everywhere:
Starbucks Anacortes
Elwah Ferry, wandered about with a full ferry, 140 cars and several hundred folks..met a guy from DC and we chatted about differences.
Gas on the reservation - 3.59...best deal around
Farm House restuarant
Back home and into the Safeway on 6th near Mildred
Not exactly the south end, but spent the weekend up in the islands with spouse....OC'd everywhere:
Starbucks Anacortes
Elwah Ferry, wandered about with a full ferry, 140 cars and several hundred folks..met a guy from DC and we chatted about differences.
Gas on the reservation - 3.59...best deal around
Farm House restuarant
Back home and into the Safeway on 6th near Mildred
tony d tiger
Regular Member
My "south sound" weekend...
Friday - picked up a new-to-me Hi-Standard Double Nine with holster. A purty little thing with some kinda' white grips...
Wore it to Lowes in Lacey that night, then out in Belfair Saturday (Safeway, Smoke Shop and out in the woods) and Sunday (McClendons) and a Texaco station along highway 3 on the way back... then in the Safeway in Lacey gettin' groceries for this week.
Diesel was $3.89 *sheesh!* Mebbe' I should head North next time!
Don't feel bad - I was over in Belfair Saturday/Sunday!
Friday - picked up a new-to-me Hi-Standard Double Nine with holster. A purty little thing with some kinda' white grips...
Wore it to Lowes in Lacey that night, then out in Belfair Saturday (Safeway, Smoke Shop and out in the woods) and Sunday (McClendons) and a Texaco station along highway 3 on the way back... then in the Safeway in Lacey gettin' groceries for this week.
Diesel was $3.89 *sheesh!* Mebbe' I should head North next time!
TechnoWeenie
Regular Member
Winco FTW
WinchesterModel12
Regular Member
Went to Walgreen's on the corner of 38th st and pacific ave in Tacoma.
The cashier was staring intently and then finally got the nerve to ask
" Is that a real.....................................................tattoo?" I have a MR YUCK tattoo on my right forearm.
A good experience, and nobody went screaming from the store.
The cashier was staring intently and then finally got the nerve to ask
" Is that a real.....................................................tattoo?" I have a MR YUCK tattoo on my right forearm.
A good experience, and nobody went screaming from the store.
tony d tiger
Regular Member
Drazhar Rakarth
Regular Member
FTW = For The Win, or $%&* the world! Pick your poison
gogodawgs
Campaign Veteran
At work today...
I was at work today and noticed this guy shopping.... 75 and sunny today..... can you say "Shoot Me First Vest"???
I was at work today and noticed this guy shopping.... 75 and sunny today..... can you say "Shoot Me First Vest"???
carracer
Regular Member
I wonder if he thought he was being discreet? Not fooling anyone there Bubba!
'cept for maybe the sheeple.
tony d tiger
Regular Member
Can't tell from the picture, is that a fleecy?
I like to wear meshy vests in the summer time - gotta' have pockets to carry stuff in... especially if wearing a non-pocket tee shirt.
Granted, I picked up the habit in Korea, where all the adashi wear them.
So - was he a lefty?
gogodawgs
Campaign Veteran
It was thick and stiff with a quilted type lining. The only pockets were a right and left one for your hands/keys. It was definitely out of place and clearly a SMFV (tm). Yes, it was clearly on the left side.
gogodawgs
Campaign Veteran
8/19 Federal Way
Sports Clips
My monthly hair cut with the girls, just casual conversation, usually there is no mention of my gun just of my hair or sports. While my hair is not as nice as Deros it still needs some care. Every now and then one of the new girls asks what type of gun or tells me about her boyfriends gun.
Fred Meyer
Some grocery shopping. Had to get the ingredients for Pica de Gallo for Willow Lake tomorrow.
Federal Way Discount Guns
Pre shopping for my next gun.....
Redondo Beach Pier
Stopped by to say hello to GreenIsPoosharker....
Sports Clips
My monthly hair cut with the girls, just casual conversation, usually there is no mention of my gun just of my hair or sports. While my hair is not as nice as Deros it still needs some care.
Every now and then one of the new girls asks what type of gun or tells me about her boyfriends gun.Fred Meyer
Some grocery shopping. Had to get the ingredients for Pica de Gallo for Willow Lake tomorrow.
Federal Way Discount Guns
Pre shopping for my next gun.....
Redondo Beach Pier
Stopped by to say hello to GreenIsPoosharker....
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OrangeIsTrouble
Regular Member
Sports Clips
My monthly hair cut with the girls, just casual conversation, usually there is no mention of my gun just of my hair or sports. While my hair is not as nice as Deros it still needs some care.
Fred Meyer
Some grocery shopping. Had to get the ingredients for Pica de Gallo for Willow Lake tomorrow.
Federal Way Discount Guns
Pre shopping for my next gun.....
Redondo Beach Pier
Stopped by to say hello to GreenIsPoosharker....
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tombrewster421
Regular Member
I WON A GUN! Willow Lake was great this year. Lots of new people, and great conversations. I was flattered to be named as OC man of the year and am just that much more motivated to stand for all of our Rights. It was great to see everyone there. My wife won a knife. And did I mention that I WON A GUN!? I owe you squeak.