jeffw
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So far I've been UOC in my hometown of Fremont, and the neighboring city of Milpitas. I've been contacted law enforcement agencies in each city I plan on carrying in. So far I've heard back from only the two. Both agencies have knowledgable people answering questions. I've been very impressed with with how well they've handled the whole issue.
I spoke with Det. William Veteran in Fremont after receiving a brief reply to my email from their chief. Det. Veteran and Chief Steckler would prefer that people not carry, but they accept the legality of unloaded open carry. Det. Veteran requested that I send him a photo of myself along with any other information I was comfortable releasing for him to pass around to officers. So hopefully, if they do get called out, they'll at least recognize me. I also inquired as to any additional restrictions on where on could carry; there are none.
In Milpitas I had short conversation with Sgt. Moscuzza regarding the basic issues. There are no additionally carry restrictions in the city, so steer clear of post offices, schools, etc. He did inquire as to the reason I wanted to carry, to which I answered self-defense. I suggested sending in a photo (as was requested by Fremont), and he liked the idea. All in all, a pleasant experience.
Reactions so far have been missing. No hushed murmuring, no hurried phone calls, and no people running for their lives. Today however, this changed.
I've carried in a lot of places (Fry's Electronics (is this also a Kroger company?), 7-11, a day spa, etc), and I've had people look, but that's it. So today I swung by a Wells Fargo ATM (not in the bank, that would be a horrible idea IMO) to deposit a check. I waited in line patiently, and I noticed the next person behind me was at least 8 ft away. When an ATM freed up I advanced to it to conduct my deposit. The ATM next to me became vacant and no one stepped up. I can't speak as to the reason, but maybe they just wanted to give me "space". No phone calls, and no SWAT swarming me, so I'm fine with it. Hell, there were two PD cars, a PD bike, and a SD car just up the street.
Are there other people in the area that have at least tried to UOC?
So far I've been UOC in my hometown of Fremont, and the neighboring city of Milpitas. I've been contacted law enforcement agencies in each city I plan on carrying in. So far I've heard back from only the two. Both agencies have knowledgable people answering questions. I've been very impressed with with how well they've handled the whole issue.
I spoke with Det. William Veteran in Fremont after receiving a brief reply to my email from their chief. Det. Veteran and Chief Steckler would prefer that people not carry, but they accept the legality of unloaded open carry. Det. Veteran requested that I send him a photo of myself along with any other information I was comfortable releasing for him to pass around to officers. So hopefully, if they do get called out, they'll at least recognize me. I also inquired as to any additional restrictions on where on could carry; there are none.
In Milpitas I had short conversation with Sgt. Moscuzza regarding the basic issues. There are no additionally carry restrictions in the city, so steer clear of post offices, schools, etc. He did inquire as to the reason I wanted to carry, to which I answered self-defense. I suggested sending in a photo (as was requested by Fremont), and he liked the idea. All in all, a pleasant experience.
Reactions so far have been missing. No hushed murmuring, no hurried phone calls, and no people running for their lives. Today however, this changed.
I've carried in a lot of places (Fry's Electronics (is this also a Kroger company?), 7-11, a day spa, etc), and I've had people look, but that's it. So today I swung by a Wells Fargo ATM (not in the bank, that would be a horrible idea IMO) to deposit a check. I waited in line patiently, and I noticed the next person behind me was at least 8 ft away. When an ATM freed up I advanced to it to conduct my deposit. The ATM next to me became vacant and no one stepped up. I can't speak as to the reason, but maybe they just wanted to give me "space". No phone calls, and no SWAT swarming me, so I'm fine with it. Hell, there were two PD cars, a PD bike, and a SD car just up the street.
Are there other people in the area that have at least tried to UOC?