Well, we got one member of the forum, and we had a great conversation.
Interestingly, as my new friend walked out, a Meriden officer walked in, looked at my holster, walked by, ordered a coffee, used the bathroom and walked out.
So I would like to say to that officer (didn't get his name since we didn't have contact), thank you, you handled that perfectly. I hope this kind of non-contact reinforces what I have been saying for a long time now. My empirical evidence shows that open carry does not cause alarm. I was at that location for 2 hours. I saw a good 30 or 40 people go through and past me, and nothing but friendly and cool people.
So all in all, good first meeting. Even though it was two of us, it was worth the time.
Anyone who didn't make it: Your loss. Hope I see some more of you next time, coffee and firearms talk is a good time.
