I had thought about that, but I don't want to screw into my car's trim at all. I looked for a clip holster for the console, but came up empty. My CHL should be in within the next month, so I won't have to worry about leaving it holstered or putting it under the console and concealing it.
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NC OC experience reports
- Thread starter glockaholic
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I had thought about that, but I don't want to screw into my car's trim at all. I looked for a clip holster for the console, but came up empty. My CHL should be in within the next month, so I won't have to worry about leaving it holstered or putting it under the console and concealing it.
so seaweaver, did you get your response in writing or verbally? if verbally,l might suggest you follow up with a registered letter stating here is what i heard you say.
good job...
ipse
a belated welcome to the NC sub forum...
get a cheepie holster ~ uncle mikes etc., & velcro it on your shoulder belt as it goes midway across and down so it is comfortable...works well. or see discussion and links up several posts about the AG's perception of carry in vehicles.
again well to OC...
ipse
Jamesm760
Regular Member
Welcome to OCDO! Hope you join us for dinner on Friday.
http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/s...ay-of-each-month-at-6pm&p=2094882#post2094882
papa bear
Regular Member
ETHAN, welcome to the forum. i think we are giving more and more of these welcomes
i have been pulled with the gun on the console (or center desk), and i have been pulled with it in the holster on my side. in that case i informed the LEO that i was carrying, and gave him my permission slip. he asked me where it was at, and i said on my person. he again asked where it was at and i said on my person. he said well keep your hands where i can see them, i said way ahead of you. that was the end of that
BTW. it does depend on a lot of what the LEO wants to do. you could have it on a string in the car and if the LEO want to he could make an issue of it. court would be on your side, but he would not have to answer for anything
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dmatting
Regular Member
You need to slow down, brother. Sounds like the revenue collectors are getting an uneven portion from you.
ron73440
Regular Member
Haven't posted in a while since nothing has really happened, but I do have a couple stories:
At a HESS in Ahoskie or Oriental (it was a long trip, not sure) a man says, "You can carry like that up here?" (Being a yankee, up here and NC don't go together)
Me: That's the only way I carry, since I refuse to get a permit
Him: That's legal? I'm from Florida so I've never seen that before.
Me: Totally legal, most people don't notice or care.
Him: My man! I'm all about that.
Me: Freedom is awesome.
Him: We need more like you.
Me: Carry yourself, NC is a good place for it.
Him: Maybe I will, I keep mine in the truck.
It was nice to get a positive reaction, although no reaction is just as nice.
At Wal-Mart in Morehead City, a young man asked me about getting a permit because he turns 21 in a week and really wants one. I tried my best to talk him out of it, but I don't think he could conceive of carrying without a permission slip.
Makes me a little sad that for most people carrying a pistol automatically equals asking permission.
At a HESS in Ahoskie or Oriental (it was a long trip, not sure) a man says, "You can carry like that up here?" (Being a yankee, up here and NC don't go together)
Me: That's the only way I carry, since I refuse to get a permit
Him: That's legal? I'm from Florida so I've never seen that before.
Me: Totally legal, most people don't notice or care.
Him: My man! I'm all about that.
Me: Freedom is awesome.
Him: We need more like you.
Me: Carry yourself, NC is a good place for it.
Him: Maybe I will, I keep mine in the truck.
It was nice to get a positive reaction, although no reaction is just as nice.
At Wal-Mart in Morehead City, a young man asked me about getting a permit because he turns 21 in a week and really wants one. I tried my best to talk him out of it, but I don't think he could conceive of carrying without a permission slip.
Makes me a little sad that for most people carrying a pistol automatically equals asking permission.
ron73440
Regular Member
I went to the NC seafood festival this weekend, not sure why: food was too expensive and there were way too many people. But on the bright side, there was not a single reaction to my pistol (except my wife).
She started with " there are so many people, if something did happen, you couldn't do anything."
I explained that if someone started shooting, most people would get down and it's not like I would go looking for them, but if they were coming towards me it would be fairly obvious who the BG's were.
Then she told me that I was the only one with a gun, so I said that's not true, I'm just the only one you can see.
No big deal, for the most part she leaves me alone about it.
The gun did protect me, there were two ladies sitting outside of the democratic HQ and they stopped the people about 100 yards in front of me, but when I got to them they didn't say a word.
She started with " there are so many people, if something did happen, you couldn't do anything."
I explained that if someone started shooting, most people would get down and it's not like I would go looking for them, but if they were coming towards me it would be fairly obvious who the BG's were.
Then she told me that I was the only one with a gun, so I said that's not true, I'm just the only one you can see.
No big deal, for the most part she leaves me alone about it.
The gun did protect me, there were two ladies sitting outside of the democratic HQ and they stopped the people about 100 yards in front of me, but when I got to them they didn't say a word.
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bc.cruiser
Regular Member
Just got home from Tennessee,
without a permit I can OC.
The trip was a birthday present to my wife: She got to go see her mother on her mother's birthday. You can't normally OC in TN; the possession of a concealed carry permit is the affirmative defense to the charge of OCing. Note: OC of an unloaded handgun, if the ammo is not readily available, is apparently OK. On the plus side, the only place I saw posted against guns was a mexican restaurant, and I wasn't going there anyway. Even the Waffle Houses (2) did not have the familiar yellow signs on them.
Glad to be home.
without a permit I can OC.
The trip was a birthday present to my wife: She got to go see her mother on her mother's birthday. You can't normally OC in TN; the possession of a concealed carry permit is the affirmative defense to the charge of OCing. Note: OC of an unloaded handgun, if the ammo is not readily available, is apparently OK. On the plus side, the only place I saw posted against guns was a mexican restaurant, and I wasn't going there anyway. Even the Waffle Houses (2) did not have the familiar yellow signs on them.
Glad to be home.
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trailkiller91
Regular Member
Was anyone on here at the Cameron Antique Fair this past Saturday? I was on shift so I couldn't carry but did see quite a few people that were, even saw one guy carrying wearing gym shorts. First time I've seen that.
Horsegal984
Regular Member
Doubt it was him but the owner of my gym ALWAYS carries. Even when leading sessions he rarely removes his EDC. You can always tell the newbies because they're the ones who stare if it prints or he disarms. And before anyone questions, if he disarms he always keeps it in sight/reach. I'm always amazed that his holster is that awesome, my gym shorts are not as all supportive!
SovereignAxe
Regular Member
Small correction. Both OC and CC are illegal in TN. The Handgun Carry Permit (or out of stater's conceal carry permits) are an affirmative defense to both OC and CC.
Yes, our law is unconstitutional, but AFAIK nobody has ever been arrested for carrying a loaded handgun even with their permit, so it hasn't been challenged yet.
bc.cruiser
Regular Member
Thanks. I did go back and read the TN laws; it seems that the permit to carry is really a permit to carry ammunition
D) since one defense to the charge of carrying is that ammo is not present. Again, glad to be home.
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great week OC'g throughout the area, whether it was at the doctor, local hyway 55, state employee's financial institution, to car dealership...best conversation was at state employees where the individual was invited to come out to the forum and lurk then contribute as appropriate.
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Jsh
Regular Member
Harris teeter
Walked in to do a little shopping last night and was greeted by a security guard who informed me of Harris teeters no weapon policy (incorrect) he told me id need to leave my weapon in my car. I asked if we could talk to a manager together about this just to clarify I was in the right, we then went and talked to the store manager "ken" who asked if I had a permit for it which I informed him no sir I don't need one to open carry in nc, he then asked the guard if I was right and he informed him that yes I was correct. After a few minutes of my being polite as he continued asking about legality of my carrying and also if I could cover it ( no I can't no permit as of yet ) he with much attitude and almost sulking said he couldn't do anything about it and that Harris teeter follows state laws. I offered to go elsewhere and he told me "oh I'm definitely not going to ask you to go somewhere else" but given his attitude and demeanor and the way he was speaking towards me I elected to go elsewhere of my own accord. All this to say it's unfortunate a manager would act this way towards a customer, I honestly didn't feel welcome in the store given the way he spoke to me.
Walked in to do a little shopping last night and was greeted by a security guard who informed me of Harris teeters no weapon policy (incorrect) he told me id need to leave my weapon in my car. I asked if we could talk to a manager together about this just to clarify I was in the right, we then went and talked to the store manager "ken" who asked if I had a permit for it which I informed him no sir I don't need one to open carry in nc, he then asked the guard if I was right and he informed him that yes I was correct. After a few minutes of my being polite as he continued asking about legality of my carrying and also if I could cover it ( no I can't no permit as of yet ) he with much attitude and almost sulking said he couldn't do anything about it and that Harris teeter follows state laws. I offered to go elsewhere and he told me "oh I'm definitely not going to ask you to go somewhere else" but given his attitude and demeanor and the way he was speaking towards me I elected to go elsewhere of my own accord. All this to say it's unfortunate a manager would act this way towards a customer, I honestly didn't feel welcome in the store given the way he spoke to me.
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Jamesm760
Regular Member
Unfortunately stores can't hire based on what peoples' stances are. You can have the most 2nd A friendly business and there will be someone, at some point, working there that is against it. He knew that he couldn't tell you to leave though, which is why he didn't or he would have gotten in trouble. I would still call corporate and file a complaint on him for the vibes he was giving towards you. The guard was probably anti OC and thought he should make up a policy since he didn't like the idea of you open carrying in there. I would also complain about him with corporate and ask if they are allowed to speak to customers about the store's policy's since they are most likely a 3rd party. Or get his company info and report it there. I shop at Food Lion and wally mostly and I haven't had any problems at either yet (regarding my OCing).
lpb8733
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ron73440
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dmatting
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And the Durham HTs