Share your Open Carry Tactics (OCT)

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Yes, watch hands and body movements. Look for aggression or furtive movement. As far as what to do with YOUR hands, look at the Secret Service...their hands are seemingly relaxed, but always at the ready. They've even been dubbed "Secret Service Hands" by some.

Eyeballs never killed anybody.

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I don't carry yet simply due to the fact that I'm in college and actually plan to purchase a pistol in the next few weeks.
As far as SA, I'm very aware of my surroundings and if I'm standing still, my right thumb is usually touching my wallet in my back pocket and my index finger is in my front pocket touching my cell phone. Paranoid? You betcha! act like it? Nope. I developed this technique when I was the only white guy in a crowd of Africans in a market and a prime suspect for pickpocketing... (btw, I lived in Africa for 5 years)
I hope to start carrying this summer to apply what I'm reading here and get more involved in this forum too.

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Curtis wrote:

Are you a fan of gecko45?

http://lonelymachines.org/mall-ninjas/

:lol:

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I actually read that whole thing. Laughed many times.

"Over and out." Someone watches too many war movies.

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I try to keep notice of those around me and especially those behind me when in line.
Also, I act natural. I'm not a LEO, don't dress like a LEO, and don't act like a LEO, but the only response I have every gotten from people is "Are you a police officer?"
Act natural and most people will not pay attention to you.
Most people don't see what they aren't looking for!

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Curtis wrote:

Are you a fan of gecko45?

http://lonelymachines.org/mall-ninjas/

:lol:

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This made me laugh so hard I was crying. In respect to the actual point of this thread, I too always sit facing the door. I have done this even before I started carrying just for my peace of mind.

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go on youtube and type in pickpocket.

consider it homework

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Curtis wrote:

Are you a fan of gecko45?

http://lonelymachines.org/mall-ninjas/

:lol:

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After reading that I curious what a quick google of gecko45 would bring

found his myspace page
http://www.myspace.com/tacticalsecurityenforcer

as for OP i sit facing the door, keep in mind whats around me, when I feel necessary I drop my elbow on my pistol

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OPS MARINE wrote:

Yes, watch hands and body movements. Look for aggression or furtive movement.

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QFT. I only recently started carrying, but I've been involved in a lot of combat situations, armed and otherwise. A lot of them have been 'sudden' incidents. Learning to read body language is a key skill when trying to understand the profile of a room. I typically note entrances and exits when I enter a room and take a quick survey of the people there, tyring to discern (largely through the use of body language) the 'threat level' of each. Usually I don't see anything, but if I do, I keep an eye on it at all times.

I think the "look like you belong" advice has some real truth to it. That, along with SA, is one of the most important things to keep in mind. If you have an arrogant opponant, and you seem sheepish and nervous, there's a chance that he'll figure you're too wimpy to actually use the gun. Some people just aren't intimidated by firearms, especially if they have one as well. Confidence is key.


EDIT: Necropost. Oopsie. >_>

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is a mall ninja a generic term for a security guard or a actual mall security

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erichonda30 wrote:

is a mall ninja a generic term for a security guard or a actual mall security

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Neither, really.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=mall+ninja

The first definition there is the best, in relation to how it is used in firearms communities:

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basically some one that is totally full of $hit