novaccw
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Glad to see the forum is back up and running...I guess I will go first!!
This is just a random posting about some of my open-carry experiences (all of which have been positive). I have been open-carrying more and more lately because the weather has been getting warm (I have a VA and PA CCW). I was worried that open-carry would draw undue attention to myself and possibly cause businesses (who don't notice when I carry concealed) to post "no guns" signs. I was wrong about all of this.
The first time I ever open carried was at Mango Mike's in Alexandria about a month ago (great experience). Since then, I have open carried at the following places in Alexandria and the surrounding area: Giant (on Duke St), Rite Aid, a couple of gas stations, Comcast (Van Dorn), Blockbuster (on Duke), Fairfax police station (VCDL Meeting), and Fudrucker's (Anandale). No problems at all. Last Saturday I open carried at Costco in Pentagon City. I have to admit I was nervous about that one... it is practically in DC. Once again, no problems. I even had a guy come up to me and engage me in conversation about the rugby shirt that I was wearing.
I am a friendly person...I tend to be even more friendly when I am open carrying so that I project a positive image for my fellow firearms owners and carriers. VCDL and its members have given me a lot of my confidence when it comes to open carry and also the ability to defend my right if challenged. This forum has also been great for my confidence and overall understanding of VA's laws. Just want to say thanks to everybody who posts on here and who I have talked to at VCDL meetings! Let's get this forum cranked up like the old one was! Stay safe, all, and God Bless!
Glad to see the forum is back up and running...I guess I will go first!!
This is just a random posting about some of my open-carry experiences (all of which have been positive). I have been open-carrying more and more lately because the weather has been getting warm (I have a VA and PA CCW). I was worried that open-carry would draw undue attention to myself and possibly cause businesses (who don't notice when I carry concealed) to post "no guns" signs. I was wrong about all of this.
The first time I ever open carried was at Mango Mike's in Alexandria about a month ago (great experience). Since then, I have open carried at the following places in Alexandria and the surrounding area: Giant (on Duke St), Rite Aid, a couple of gas stations, Comcast (Van Dorn), Blockbuster (on Duke), Fairfax police station (VCDL Meeting), and Fudrucker's (Anandale). No problems at all. Last Saturday I open carried at Costco in Pentagon City. I have to admit I was nervous about that one... it is practically in DC. Once again, no problems. I even had a guy come up to me and engage me in conversation about the rugby shirt that I was wearing.
I am a friendly person...I tend to be even more friendly when I am open carrying so that I project a positive image for my fellow firearms owners and carriers. VCDL and its members have given me a lot of my confidence when it comes to open carry and also the ability to defend my right if challenged. This forum has also been great for my confidence and overall understanding of VA's laws. Just want to say thanks to everybody who posts on here and who I have talked to at VCDL meetings! Let's get this forum cranked up like the old one was! Stay safe, all, and God Bless!