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I want to open carry but....

shad0wfax

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chevysoldier wrote:
I posted this in ohioCCW.org as well, but what to see what responses I get from a more OC aimed site.

I want to open carry but I am afraid that if I walk into an establishment while open carrying, they will protest and tell me to leave. Now that's totally their choice and right to do. But I don't want to create even more CPZs. Is it better to CC than OC in the aspect of the business not knowing you are armed so you can continue to carry there? What they don't know won't hurt them right? But what they do know could hurt us? Make sense? Thoughts?

PS I don't want this to become a tactical advantages/disadvantages of OC v. CC. Only on the businesses point of view on a armed citizen. Thanks.
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My take on that is, walk in like you would if you were CCing or not carrying at all. In other words, walk in as if this is completely normal behavior for you. If anyone asks you to leave, ask politely to speak with a manager. If the manager asks you to leave, politely leave and don't patronize that business again.

It's really not a big deal at all. Just make sure that you know your state's laws well.
 
Grapeshot

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A Right Unexercised is a Right Lost - it is normalizing, gaining acceptance through regular every day occurrences.

We have seen a reduction in our rights by not taking positive steps to protect them. OCing is not for everybody, but it is the best form of silent, effort free (IMO) public relations exposure available. Say what you will - it does make a statement - it does deliver a message.

Yata hey
 
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