strange incounter

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As I posted before on Saturday I oc'ed at home depot for about a hour and a half. I was shopping to buy supplies to build steps at my friends new house.

I noticed a guy glance a few times at my gun but didnt think about it too much. Kept aware of him just to make sure everything was ok.

Yesterday I was at a bowling ally watching my bro bowl. A guy (the guy from home depot) came up to me and said"you were at home depot on sat" i told him I was to which he replied "and you had something on you hip". I said yes. He goes "I noticed the gun and my friend I was with is a macomb county LEO. We followed you just to make sure everything was ok."

We made a little small talk after that. He said that the NEW oc law was cool. I told him that is was not a new law. I directed him and advised him to inform his friend about this web site.

I found it funny that me oc'ing made such a big impact on him he remembered me days later.

Anyone else have anything like this happen. Just wondering if this is common.

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in your small talk did you happen to mention the obvious that a person with criminal intent wouldn't broadcast his having a weapon openly displayed?

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I did. He said he figured that a guy with a gun out in the open prob was not the person to be worried about. He did mention that he knew open carry was legal.

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that "law" was passed over 150 years ago....if its new to him,he's one old fella!

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1835 in fact, with regard to Michigan's statehood:

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/historical/miconstitution1835.htm

Right to bear arms.

13. Every person has a right to bear arms for the defense of himself and the state.

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Whereas the 2A is clearly protecting a pre-existing right, it's never been clear to me whether the intent in the Michigan constitution is the same as 2A, or if it was written in a way to appear to be "granting" a new right. I lean toward the idea that rights are inherent, so if granted by the state, it should be written as a "privilege to bear arms". Anyone have a opinion on the wording in the Michigan constitution?

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CoonDog wrote:

1835 in fact, with regard to Michigan's statehood:

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/historical/miconstitution1835.htm

Right to bear arms.

13. Every person has a right to bear arms for the defense of himself and the state.

Click to expand...

Whereas the 2A is clearly protecting a pre-existing right, it's never been clear to me whether the intent in the Michigan constitution is the same as 2A, or if it was written in a way to appear to be "granting" a new right. I lean toward the idea that rights are inherent, so if granted by the state, it should be written as a "privilege to bear arms". Anyone have a opinion on the wording in the Michigan constitution?

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Affirmation of the right IMOP