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OCing with your children, public reactions?

badger

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Apr 20, 2008
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Mukilteo, Washington, USA
I've noticed that I never get approached or questioned period when OCing while I'm out with my kids. On the other hand people comment (usually very approvingly) quite often when I OC alone.

What are other OCers experiencing while OC with their children?

-Badger
 

NRAMARINE

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Feb 16, 2010
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Anywhere but here.
I actually make it a point to oc when I'm out with my wife and 4 year old girl. I think it shows the less informed that we are normal people with families. This particular method in my opinion can go a long way toward showing people the truth about oc. We actually discussed this at the L.O.C.A.L. meeting last night. I've never been questioned or had problems with the family.
 

Metalhead47

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Apr 20, 2009
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Location
South Whidbey, Washington, USA
Can't comment on carry with kids, but 99% of the time when I'm OCing I'm with my wife, and like someone else says I get little to no reaction of any sort. The few interactions I have had, I've nearly always been alone, and usually positive. Tho someone did call the sheriff on me once, :monkey
 

bennie1986

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Jul 30, 2009
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Location
Spokane, Washington, USA
Never really though about it until now but I have to say I rarely get a comment when im with the wife and kid. Most comments do happen while im alone. All three times Ive had encounters with LEO at manito park in spokane i have had my family with me.
 

Beretta92FSLady

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Dec 14, 2009
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In My Coffee
I have four kids so I think people notice the kids more than my sidearm. I have not had any issues. You never know though, but even going to places like PCC I have had no issues.
 
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