The GrimRooster
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Okay gentlemen, I'll start by saying this is my first post on this site. I recently attained my TN handgun permit and after frequenting and studying many sites and debates about open vs. concealed carry I decided I would experiment for myself. The weapon I carry is the Sig SP2022, rather large for a CC weapon as I prefer duty size, but I digress. I decided the best place to experiment with how OC would go over would be dowtown around Market Square area as it is usually crawling with pedestrians and LEO activity. So this Saturday I geared up and headed out with the family around noon. I must say that while I expected a few looks considering this is likely the most "left wing" area in town, I was pleasantly surprised; no one even seemed to notice much less say anything, one man with his family even offered to take a picture for us. I passed literally hundreds of pedestrians and some where in the order of 20-25 LEOs without an issue. The only thing I noticed was one Motorcycle Officer leaned over to his buddy and said something to the extent of "Man I'd go to work for free if that guy would (vroom vroom) so I could (vroom).", not that there is any evidence he was talking about me but nevertheless I was suspicious. There are a few things that may have affected this such as I am military so I have a clean fade and a general LE look, and I had a small child so it's likely that holding an 18 month old takes the sting out of seeing a side arm. Overall it was a pleasant experience an I doubt I will be given much grief for OCing in Knoxville in the future. Hope you enjoyed the read gents.
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