spudshooter
New member
First off hi all, found the forum yesterday through glocktalk and would love to share some of my OC stories from the Treasure Valley.
For some background I carry a G22 in a Blackhawk SERPA on my right hip, front of paddle just to 3'oclock. I wear a good 4inch goat-tee and most of the year Dickies shorts and a tee, which I tuck in whenever i'm out. So to some people I probably look a bit edgy. But this is America, right?
My first OC experiences were enroute to the range or a buddies house. I kind of eased myself into it, not because of what others might think though. First Wal-Mart for ammo and my corner stinker. I did this so I could see if I would be comfortable waiting in lines and what not, I tend to keep myself pretty alert and was concerned adding the firearm would put me in overdrive.
It did not
After a few trips I started just taking it with me nearly everywhere. My wife opens for a credit union and I drop her off some mornings. I think the girls at first kinda thought it was odd but they are used to seeing it now.
The only semi-eventful outing was the last week at Wendy's (12th, nampa). My wife and I ordered and took the rear corner seat and as usual I put my back to the wall so i can see the whole resaurant. No one said anything to us but about 3 minutes after we sat an unmarked cruiser pulled up. The officer was wearing a parole vest and went to the counter spoke breifly and sat down facing me in the lobby. At first I wasn't thinking anything of it, then the counter person came and gave him a cup and she looked rather relieved. About then I realized why the officer was there. He never said anything to me though he just sat for a while while we ate and as soon as we got out the door he was right behind me. I got a bit tense but, knowing I was in the right, just gave him a quick nod held the door and he walked past with a little nod of his own.
That taught me a couple of things, firstly it really is my RIGHT and I am glad the officer was able to appease both parties by making the employee feel at ease (and probably educating her a bit also) and not interupting my short lunch with the family over a moot issue. Secondly and most importantly is that the way you conduct yourself will likely have a huge impact on how you are treated while OC'ing. As I mentioned I don't wear ties and seldom shave but I think me keeping composure and the fact I am not a roudy or loud person aloud me to finish my lunch in peace.
I have returned to this Wendy's regularly and have never had a problem, one lady yanked her kid away after he swung around the bars in line and ran into my holster but we had a polite conversation and moved on, no harm no foul.
For some background I carry a G22 in a Blackhawk SERPA on my right hip, front of paddle just to 3'oclock. I wear a good 4inch goat-tee and most of the year Dickies shorts and a tee, which I tuck in whenever i'm out. So to some people I probably look a bit edgy. But this is America, right?
My first OC experiences were enroute to the range or a buddies house. I kind of eased myself into it, not because of what others might think though. First Wal-Mart for ammo and my corner stinker. I did this so I could see if I would be comfortable waiting in lines and what not, I tend to keep myself pretty alert and was concerned adding the firearm would put me in overdrive.
It did not
After a few trips I started just taking it with me nearly everywhere. My wife opens for a credit union and I drop her off some mornings. I think the girls at first kinda thought it was odd but they are used to seeing it now.The only semi-eventful outing was the last week at Wendy's (12th, nampa). My wife and I ordered and took the rear corner seat and as usual I put my back to the wall so i can see the whole resaurant. No one said anything to us but about 3 minutes after we sat an unmarked cruiser pulled up. The officer was wearing a parole vest and went to the counter spoke breifly and sat down facing me in the lobby. At first I wasn't thinking anything of it, then the counter person came and gave him a cup and she looked rather relieved. About then I realized why the officer was there. He never said anything to me though he just sat for a while while we ate and as soon as we got out the door he was right behind me. I got a bit tense but, knowing I was in the right, just gave him a quick nod held the door and he walked past with a little nod of his own.
That taught me a couple of things, firstly it really is my RIGHT and I am glad the officer was able to appease both parties by making the employee feel at ease (and probably educating her a bit also) and not interupting my short lunch with the family over a moot issue. Secondly and most importantly is that the way you conduct yourself will likely have a huge impact on how you are treated while OC'ing. As I mentioned I don't wear ties and seldom shave but I think me keeping composure and the fact I am not a roudy or loud person aloud me to finish my lunch in peace.
I have returned to this Wendy's regularly and have never had a problem, one lady yanked her kid away after he swung around the bars in line and ran into my holster but we had a polite conversation and moved on, no harm no foul.
