First Time OC

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Well guys,

Took the plunge today.

I had placed an order for a Fobus MAK-1 for my CZ-82, & as I was leaving work the shop called & said it was in. So picked it up, clipped it to my pants & headed home. Had to stop by my local Walmart & the bank.

I understand now why people state that you have a higher state of Sit awareness carrying.

I was wearing a black hoodie, "VA Tucked" with a mag on left side.

At Walmart no one gave me a second look & believe me, I was scanning around.

The bank, made it inside with no problem, & was leaning against the counter talking to a teller I knew, when she looked down & said "boy you better go put that back in the truck". I said "why?" "ya'll aint posted,I looked before I walked in."

She stated that she had thought it was, which lead to the other teller wondering what was going on. When she told her I was wearing a gun, she simply stated "long as it ain't pointed at me I'm fine with it."

Now let me explain, the first teller happens to be a good ol' country girl,also a neighbor of mine so she wasn't freaked out, just trying to keep me outta trouble.

& I will be carrying once again, soon as I get my gun from the smith.

Thanks guys..

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Pardon my lack of understanding as I'm learning all I can while saving up for a pistol, just got my purchase permit.

I've been studying the NC laws and such. I thought you could not bring a firearm into any financial institution?

Am I wrong?

Please advise.

Mike

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I think the law is you can not Conceal Carry in a financial institution but open carry is legal if they are not posted.

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The problem is that nearly everyone thinks that it's illegal to carry in a bank, including the police. Some folks on here have found places that are tolerant, but it's a little hairy if you're going to be the one testing the waters. Not that folks shouldn't do it, just that it may be pushing well beyond your comfort zone.

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Per the law it is illegal to CC in a bank. Nothing about OC is said. But I will tell you that someone got arrested in a bank here in Jville for OC. No turn out yet I dont think. But personally I am not going to. I know how some people will freak out in the bank. Good thing I go into a bank maybe 4 times a years.