New to OC

Hey,

I am new to OC'ing, I also just got my first handgun, SA-XD-9. I am at a point where i feel i am proficient enough to carry and have read the laws. I am just still a little leary about dealing with getting hassled by LEOs. I live in Bothell and am not sure about how OC is accepted in the area. Anyone in the area with any advice/stories/experience. Also since i have not gotten a CPL yet i am curious about how to unload, put gun in car, and then reload and holster when i get somewhere without "warranting alarm." any suggestions? I have been reading the forum for a little while now and have not found anything on this subject yet.

Welcome

Glad you joined up.
- Although i dont live in Bothel, my experiences out and about while OC have all been positive. I have noticed alot of awareness, especially since the whole hoopla over Starbucks went on a media frenzy. Seems more peeps know than did a year or two ago. I always carry a couple fliers and a recorder to cover myself if it ever arises. So far all good. I carry a Ruger Vaquero in a western rig, so it's hard to "not notice", even with that, i get more positive conversations and interested peoples than anything negative.

Welcome aboard,

Bat

welcome...

WELCOME
I am new also, I have been OC'ing for just a few months now. So far all is good, have not been "pulled over" by a LEO, yet. Lots of good info here, if you can not find it, just ask, some one will help you.
Semper Fi

Welcome to the forum. There is an abundance of information on here.

You can always Israeli carry. That's what I did, I would just leave the chamber empty and carry in a serpa holster so I can remove and insert my magazine discreetly.

Welcome to ocdo!

thanks for all the info. i tried the isreali carry yesterday and that definitley felt more comfortable and less noticable.