Hey guys, I was just thinking about something. I dress to impress when I am out so my reactions are at minimal when OCing. What do you guys think? Does what you wear change the reactions you get when OCing?
Joe~
Yes, what you wear will influence how people react to you and to the fact you are carrying
a firearm.
It has been shown that conservative attire, even while carrying a S&W 29 with a 6" barrel holstered on your hip, does not draw unwanted attention.
Yet, when the same person dresses down to more intimidating clothing and switches to an unconventional weapon and carry method, peoples reactions change drastically. People met in the same location previously while conservatively attired, react much, much differently.
When open carrying, I personally dress to fit into the surroundings, neither too dressed up, nor too under dressed.
Before retiring, I dressed in public in a way that if I met a business client, it would reflect well on me and my company. I guess I still do that. I dress well to project a good image of the open carry community.