tombrewster421
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Agreed!
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Does your dress/atire change your OC encounters?
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Agreed!
BigDave
Opt-Out Members
It does matter how one is perceived when it comes to their demeanor and dress.
People do dress and act on how they want to be perceived, yet some still whine because others perceived them as such.
So if ones does not want to be perceived as a threat or less then respectful to others then do not present yourself that way, pretty simple.
It is very good to see the majority dress in a clean respectful manner.
People do dress and act on how they want to be perceived, yet some still whine because others perceived them as such.
So if ones does not want to be perceived as a threat or less then respectful to others then do not present yourself that way, pretty simple.
It is very good to see the majority dress in a clean respectful manner.
kwikrnu
Banned
We "whine" because those who are different are subjected to illegal harrassment by cops. We don't "whine" because someone thinks we look different. There is a difference, one is an action the other a thought.
BigDave
Opt-Out Members
Could it have something to do with carrying a Orange Painted AK-47 and in Camouflage in a Park wanting to look like Rambo, and when perceived as what you were portraying you call foul.
The example you set could not have been tailored made any better in this conversation.
You wanted to be perceived in a way of your choosing, and when you were whine whine whine.
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kwikrnu
Banned
If you've seen Rambo I he didn't wear any military clothing. He wore casual dress and was harrassed illegally by cops.
I wore a camouflage jacket and was harrassed by cops.
Neither of us deserved the treatment we received. I'm handling the harrassment through the courts he handled it in a different manner.
DoomGoober
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I did notice the most everyone at the OC picnic was dressed the same way: Casually but a little bit smarter than average. Jeans, button down or at least collared shirt.
I OC as a political statement, so when I OC I often wear clothing that proclaims I'm OCing. Either OpenCarry.org clothing or a shirt i'm making with iron on letters that says, "Open Carry. Ask me about it."
However, I do feel that people should be allowed to open carry wearing whatever they want. Just expect different reactions from different clothing (open carrying while wearing a ski mask is probably not a good idea, though certainly legal.)
Interesting aside: I wonder what reaction one would get wearing a burqa and obviously open carrying?
I OC as a political statement, so when I OC I often wear clothing that proclaims I'm OCing. Either OpenCarry.org clothing or a shirt i'm making with iron on letters that says, "Open Carry. Ask me about it."
However, I do feel that people should be allowed to open carry wearing whatever they want. Just expect different reactions from different clothing (open carrying while wearing a ski mask is probably not a good idea, though certainly legal.)
Interesting aside: I wonder what reaction one would get wearing a burqa and obviously open carrying?
amlevin
Regular Member
What version did you watch. In case you hadn't noticed that "casual green jacket" he was wearing was commonly referred to by those it was issued to as a Fatigue Jacket or Field Jacket. Every bit as "Military" then as the cammo is today. I had to turn mine in when I got out but back in "John Rambo's day" (mine too) we didn't wear cammo like every "wannabe" does today.
If you noticed in the movie, Rambo wasn't carrying an AK-47 and trying to call attention to himself. He was hassled by an a-hole county sheriff, just like the writer wrote. In his scenario, he wasn't looking for trouble. As I understand, "someone else" was trying to call attention to himself, orange paint and all.
kwikrnu
Banned
You're right he did wear a military jacket. I like wearing the military camouflage jacket and so do many others. We're not "wannabes".
BigDave
Opt-Out Members
That is right it was OD GREEN Field Jacket, just like the one I wore for 7 years while on active duty and have never wore one since nor camo for that matter.
We dress to project our personalities and well your projection comes out loud and clear.
And I have never been accused of being a wannabe nor Rambo lol for that matter.
There is no need to agree with me, the way we dress and carry ourselves speaks volumes and like in this case, it is not how you want to be seen, it just is how you are seen!
Get the Point?
The photos I see on here of members Open Carrying all have one thing in common, clean, well dressed and conducting themselves in a civil manner, my hat is off to them.
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gogodawgs
Campaign Veteran
That is not the common view by citizens. Indeed most civilian citizens and former military will disagree with you.
kwikrnu
Banned
I'm former military and I disagree.
RussP
Regular Member
Why do you like wearing military camo?
gogodawgs
Campaign Veteran
That statement was already know. Repeating it is unecessary.
Jayd1981
Regular Member
I wear camo on occasion even though I'm no longer in the military. My BDU's are often used for paintball now. And I wear my field jacket on cold mornings when going to the range (often while open carrying). I don't wear camo when going to the mall or grocery shopping, but if someone wants to that is their choice. Wear what you want, thats one of the great things about being individuals, we do not have to look, dress, talk exactly like one another.
amlevin
Regular Member
I understand your point and am sure others do likewise. Unfortunately some wear theirs for the purpose of calling attention to themselves thus my "wannabe" comment. My disdain for attention getting was primarily directed to a certain party that, when his screen name is "googled", it yields a long list of sites he has been banned from. Perhaps more than any of us even knew existed. It would appear that attention getting in his case is more important than the 2A message. So far the attention received is less than complementary to the cause.
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69Charger
Guest
I wear my camo speedo and have never had a prob.
Well, there was that 1 time.
Dave
Well, there was that 1 time.
Dave
amlevin
Regular Member
What happened? Did you wear it one night in Occidental Park in Seattle?
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69Charger
Guest
What goes on in the park, (omg)
STAYS IN THE PARK. LOL
Dave
STAYS IN THE PARK. LOL
Dave
amzbrady
Regular Member
Along these lines, how many people have you stereotyped and been wrong about?
sudden valley gunner
Regular Member
+1
Even if someone is a wannabe,who cares? And why would you? It isn't breaking any laws and does you no personal harm.
On another note I am not military or ex military, but I used to buy the green military coat and the green military "woolies"(?) because they were comfortable and kept me warm in the winter and were well designed and dirt cheap at the army surplus store.