Question on OC at stores

DrMark said:

...just a joke about the lasers.

ODA is passionate about the search function... and LASERS!!!

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That was really funny Mark! :lol: You guys know how passionate I am about the usage of Gayzers...I mean, Lasers.....LMAO!

45acpForMe said:

As far as OC-ing in the car. Yes you can OC and it has to be plainly visible, usually on the seat. As of July 1st non-CHP holders can also secure a loaded handgun in the glovebox or center console (really any "secured" container but those come to mind first). In the past those containers would be considered concealment and require a CHP. You can also simply keep it in your holster, although seatbelts seem to hide them a bit I haven't read anywhere of anyone getting in trouble with their gun holstered.View attachment 3338

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I would highly recommend NOT to put your sidearm on a seat unless you anticipate imminent trouble. The reason is if you have to stop quickly, there is a very good chance your gun is going to fly off of the seat onto the floor. Best to keep it where it belongs, in your holster, unless you perceive an imminent threat.

SouthernBoy said:

I would highly recommend NOT to put your sidearm on a seat unless you anticipate imminent trouble. The reason is if you have to stop quickly, there is a very good chance your gun is going to fly off of the seat onto the floor. Best to keep it where it belongs, in your holster, unless you perceive an imminent threat.

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+1000

Just a note about asking to speak to the manager.

Good managers are dependent on good employees. It puts him in a very unpleasant position to stand in public and critize an employee that's just trying to enforce whatthey think store policy is. Even if they're wrong.

I find it's usually better to leave and then take it up in private.

That said, I'm not known for tact. Grapeshot once accused me of snarling at people.
That's just a misconception. It's really a smile:lol:

But I do leave when asked to do so and take it from there.

Walt_Kowalski said:

+1000

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During that FBI shootout in Miami in the 1980s one of them had unholstered their firearm while driving. They ended up wrecking their vehicle just before the suspects began shooting, and the guy who had unholstered his firearm previously no longer had it in his possession.

nova said:

During that FBI shootout in Miami in the 1980s one of them had unholstered their firearm while driving. They ended up wrecking their vehicle just before the suspects began shooting, and the guy who had unholstered his firearm previously no longer had it in his possession.

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Yep. I have a very lengthy account of this incident in a book by Massad Ayoob called, "Ayoob Files: The Book". Much detail in the report given in this book.