DrTodd
Michigan Moderator
This is true, this is why it all depends on the day, and situation. Sometimes I carry a BUG, sometimes I don't, sometimes I OC the BUG, but I usually CC it. I have around 6 different pistols and revolvers that I use for a BUG. Only 3 that I use regularly for a primary, 1 of which is used 95% of the time. I also have a couple purely for the range, and of course the Michigan Pistol for HD.
Just goes to show OC is so much more convenient. I usually OC the same pistol 95% of the time, the other time I OC, I carry a specific revolver. When I know I am going to be CCing a primary, I CC 1 of 2 pistols. Now comes the problem with true CC, convenience, in order to do so "comfortably", you must own several different pistol/revolvers. I hate hearing the statement by CC'rs, "you dress around your firearm", I am sorry but that is dumb. I am going to dress how I want, and I am not going to take the time out of my day to change clothes, if I deiced I am going somewhere, that I decide I want to carry a firearm, or a different firearm. Many people who get their CPL, decide not to carry on a daily basis, because they get it in their head in their CPL class, "you [have to] dress around your firearm", and they are not willing to make the commitment, and don't have the money to buy new clothes, RIDICULES! We need to change this MYTH!
I hated it when, while walking, I was stopped by the GR cop in January; I had to show cpl and DL as I was carrying my p-64 as a bug.
I agree with your statement of OC being an advantage... the larger the pistol the more I think OC is advantageous. I have 2 acquaintances who, although they have a CPL, very rarely carry in the summer because the pistols are too large/ uncomfortable (at least to them). I pity the poor souls who live in Florida, who wear shorts and shirt probably 90% of the year who must CC (only "momentary" OC, or some other very limited exceptions allowed).