Hi guys.
Been lurking here on and off for quite awhile, but never had anything worthwhile to contribute, so I didn't bother registering. Well, today I did. It's my birthday; I just turned 21, and bought my first 1911(a Citadel). I'd been eying it in the gun store for some time and have had the owner take it out so I can fondle it on numerous occasions. Also got some bullets and a holster, and thought I would open carry my new pride and joy on some of my errands. Where did I go? Walmart of course.
Didn't encounter any problems at all. Not a one. Nobody harassed me, chased me with hayforks or anything of the sort. I did see a couple people looking at my sidearm, but then they went on about their business. I wasn't nervous either. Thought I might be, but no. I've been OCing hunting knives and such for years, and have took some heckling for it, so I guess my nerves are already built up somewhat.
And you meet the nicest people OCing. I was sitting in a Subway restaurant, located inside Walmart, enjoying a hoagie when this gentleman came up to my table and asked if I used factory ammo or reloads. To make a long story short, I now have a potential supplier of relatively cheap ammo.
Anyway, it was a very positive experience and I look forward to my next outing. And I thought I'd share that riveting tale with the community here.
Been lurking here on and off for quite awhile, but never had anything worthwhile to contribute, so I didn't bother registering. Well, today I did. It's my birthday; I just turned 21, and bought my first 1911(a Citadel). I'd been eying it in the gun store for some time and have had the owner take it out so I can fondle it on numerous occasions. Also got some bullets and a holster, and thought I would open carry my new pride and joy on some of my errands. Where did I go? Walmart of course.
Didn't encounter any problems at all. Not a one. Nobody harassed me, chased me with hayforks or anything of the sort. I did see a couple people looking at my sidearm, but then they went on about their business. I wasn't nervous either. Thought I might be, but no. I've been OCing hunting knives and such for years, and have took some heckling for it, so I guess my nerves are already built up somewhat.
And you meet the nicest people OCing. I was sitting in a Subway restaurant, located inside Walmart, enjoying a hoagie when this gentleman came up to my table and asked if I used factory ammo or reloads. To make a long story short, I now have a potential supplier of relatively cheap ammo.
Anyway, it was a very positive experience and I look forward to my next outing. And I thought I'd share that riveting tale with the community here.