Baked on Grease
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That's uneventful? That is more reactions than I have seen'noticed in almost a year since I started OCing.
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That's uneventful? That is more reactions than I have seen'noticed in almost a year since I started OCing.
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SouthernBoy
Regular Member
Went to Costco in Manassas earlier this week, OC'ing as usual of course, and as I was finishing up at a checkout line, the man behind me struck up a conversation. He carries, I didn't ask him if he was heeled at the moment, and we talked maybe two minutes as we started for the door. Very pleasant conversation.
Loaned my copy of this month's American Rifleman to a cashier at the Giant in Gainesville. I was helpful a little over a year ago with her buying a revolver... she got a Ruger GP100. Anyway, her husband expressed an interest in the Smith and Wesson "Governor" and that gun is reviewed in the current issue of AR.
Loaned my copy of this month's American Rifleman to a cashier at the Giant in Gainesville. I was helpful a little over a year ago with her buying a revolver... she got a Ruger GP100. Anyway, her husband expressed an interest in the Smith and Wesson "Governor" and that gun is reviewed in the current issue of AR.
architect
Regular Member
Ummm...you might want to check. I was taught growing up in Fairfax County that it is illegal to ride a bicycle on a sidewalk, one is required to ride in the road. On the sidewalk, one is required to dismount, and walk one's bike.
IIRC, this was actually on the written test for a driver's license circa 1966. I remember this because I was outraged about the ironic irrelevancy of having to know laws that pertain to riding bicycles at the very time I was striving to move on from an activity that I associated with pre-adulthood.
Things may have changed since then, but I would guess not. My understanding is that bikes have the same standing as automobiles WRT traffic laws. They enjoy the same right of way, and are subject to the same rules of the road, e.g. must stop at stop signs and lights, cannot pass on the right, etc.
Since this is the "report thread" I am bound to state that the relevance is that performing prohibited activities while OC may well give police an excuse to violate an otherwise lawfully-engaged individual's rights. (Not that I think they are better schooled in this regard than in any other aspect of our over-legislated society.)
Baked on Grease
Regular Member
While in a roadway this is correct, they mist follow all laws as though they are a vehicle moving in roadway traffic. Code 46.2-903 of Va allows bikes on sidewalks but -904 allows localities to prohibit them on sidewalks provided that they must post signs conspicuoisly in the general area. Like the ones saying they must dismount while going over a bridge.
So while in a roawayd they are bound to follow road laws but in a sidewalk bicyclists are bound to follow pedestrian laws. Can't find anything specific about this in Loudoun County code just Va state code.
And to douse the flames of Citizen's coughing fit, I OC'd on my bike this morning around town, no issues but it was early so not many people out.
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Steeler-gal
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Out and about today.
Stopped in at Walmart in Fair Lakes no issues.
Shopped at the Home Depot in Fair Lakes for a few tools. No incidents. Although an older gentlemen said "ooh wee" as he passed me. Not sure if he was referring to my Kahr or the junk in my trunk.
Picked up a pizza at Antonelli's in Lorton VA. No one mentioned anything but I thought I caught a patron staring.
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Stopped in at Walmart in Fair Lakes no issues.
Shopped at the Home Depot in Fair Lakes for a few tools. No incidents. Although an older gentlemen said "ooh wee" as he passed me. Not sure if he was referring to my Kahr or the junk in my trunk.
Picked up a pizza at Antonelli's in Lorton VA. No one mentioned anything but I thought I caught a patron staring.
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stickslinger
Regular Member
Rheingarten Restaurant
Just curious. anyone ever open carried in the Rheingarten Restaurant in Stafford, south of Quantico on RT 1?
Just curious. anyone ever open carried in the Rheingarten Restaurant in Stafford, south of Quantico on RT 1?
sbuff
Regular Member
Fosters Grill
Went to Foster's in Bristow for lunch the other day, Walther P1 on my side. Table full of military types on my right giving me the eye. They were wearing Barettas in shoulder holsters, so not sure what they were thinking. Management knows me and my dog, so they never said anything. As they left, I was able to read a patch on one of their jumpsuits - they were Homeland Security. No wonder I felt safe in their presence. :lol:
Went to Foster's in Bristow for lunch the other day, Walther P1 on my side. Table full of military types on my right giving me the eye. They were wearing Barettas in shoulder holsters, so not sure what they were thinking. Management knows me and my dog, so they never said anything. As they left, I was able to read a patch on one of their jumpsuits - they were Homeland Security. No wonder I felt safe in their presence. :lol:
Met with a group of ladies from SHE CAN SHOOT: The Shooting Divas of DMV today to All Shooters Tactical in Woodbridge (EXCELLENCE NOTE: no "UNLOADED FIREARMS ONLY" sign on the door!!!!!!!!!!!!), then to Glory Days for lunch.
Our waiter at Glory Days asked us if this was "an open carry dinner" -- he had perused this forum last night and learned such things existed. We gave him some of Ed's Open Carry cards and invited him to join OCDO.
Three of us OC'd afterward at Village Thrift, and I went in to the Family Dollar store in the Lowes Plaza at Smoketown and Minnieville. No issues, though we did get some looks. Steeler-Gal got to have a nice conversation in the thrift store.
Our waiter at Glory Days asked us if this was "an open carry dinner" -- he had perused this forum last night and learned such things existed. We gave him some of Ed's Open Carry cards and invited him to join OCDO.
Three of us OC'd afterward at Village Thrift, and I went in to the Family Dollar store in the Lowes Plaza at Smoketown and Minnieville. No issues, though we did get some looks. Steeler-Gal got to have a nice conversation in the thrift store.
Steeler-gal
Regular Member
No fair - beating me to the post
I enjoyed my conversation. The man jokingly asked as we were checking out if we were with a gun club. I answered that we were which got me a "Really? Wow." Talked about where we shoot and where we shop and where we had been today. Then told him a little about our group (all women, 600+ strong, blah blah blah). He seemed pleased but surprised to see such a large group (all 3 of us LOL) out OCing together.
I hardly ever get encounters or interactions by myself so this was an especially good day for me.
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jwinkeler
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Carrying at red robin in chantilly
Steeler-gal
Regular Member
One of my favorite OC venues.
jwinkeler
Regular Member
It's one of the best that I've found near me
SouthernBoy
Regular Member
I had thought they were anti. Guess that's not the case... which is a good thing.
Steeler-gal
Regular Member
I think the corp policy is anti but some of the individual restaurants don't have a problem
The Red Robin in Woodbridge is definitely Anti. Got kicked out of there on my 2nd or 3rd solo OC outing.
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kaiheitai17
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I have although it was years ago.
Steeler-gal
Regular Member
OCing at Top Golf in Alexandria. No issues with the staff but the four guys in the bay next to us (who are already drinking beers) keep eyeing me up. Hate being stared at.
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We are the largest all female only firearms group on the East Coast offering firearms training courses and services provided by our experienced and certified female instructors.
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NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
Looking for training by experienced staff?
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http://www.shecanshoot.com/
stickslinger
Regular Member
Nothing too Special
Went to Clarks Bros to sight in a new 10/22, OC all over the place, no issues there (does that count?). Went on to get gas at Citgo, corner of route 29 and route 17 in Opal. Stopped by All Shooter's Tactical in Woodbridge to check it out and looking for a 10/22 magazine. Went on to Dawson's in Woodbridge, picked up the magazine, shopped around a bit. No issues at all.
Went to Clarks Bros to sight in a new 10/22, OC all over the place, no issues there (does that count?). Went on to get gas at Citgo, corner of route 29 and route 17 in Opal. Stopped by All Shooter's Tactical in Woodbridge to check it out and looking for a 10/22 magazine. Went on to Dawson's in Woodbridge, picked up the magazine, shopped around a bit. No issues at all.
Riana
Regular Member
OCd at Big Lots in Sterling this evening to buy snacks. Another customer saw me, and complimented me on "exercising my 2nd Amendment right." I thanked him. As I turned to leave after checking out, the cashier noticed, and said "Whoa! Is that a real gun?" When I said yes, he responded, "That's sweet!"
SouthernBoy
Regular Member
The place where I get my haircut has three barbers: two Vietnamese females and a man who, judging from his name and accent might be from somewhere around Italy. I always wait for a certain one of the women since she does razor cuts. Anyway, the man on occasion, likes to tease me about my little friend. Two days ago he asked me some serious questions. Do I carry it loaded? (Yes sir). Do you need a permit to do that? (No sir). And a few more questions to which those asked received a simple, short, and polite response from me. He has raised similar questions before and I try to keep it "lightly" simple and of a "no bid deal" type of response. The lady who cuts my hair has never said anything about my little friend.