XD-GEM
Campaign Veteran
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A few days ago, I went to the Supercuts on Barataria in Marrero for a haircut. I go there about once a month or so, and the women who work there are all quite comfortable with me OCing in the shop. I lucked out on arrival and found no one waiting, so I went right into the chair. A few minutes later, and there was a crowd waiting. No one in the new arrivals had seen me carrying when they came in because I was by then covered up by the big drapealways used to keep hair off of your clothes.
When my barber pulled off the cover for me to stand up, I heard a noticeable gasp as people saw my gun. I walked over to the desk with the cashier and paid her while continuing a conversation I'd been having with her.
A guy in the waiting group spoke up and asked about my holster ( a Blackhawk Serpa) and wanted to know where to get one for his Glock. We chatted a bit about it, with some of the women who work in the place chiming in a bit and then the guy asked the "Are you a cop?" question. I smiled and said, "Nope, I'm just me exercising my rights." The group was fascinated and made reference to some of the Obama-associated OC stories in the news lately (all seemingly approving of OC once they understood it). I don't know if any of them decided to look into it any further, except the first guy who asked about it. He told me he was gong to take the concealed carry class from someone he knew. I told him that was a good idea, for it's important to understand the legalities and the responsibilities of carrying a gun in public regardless of how one carries.
All in all, a good public encounter and discussion.No one in that group gave me the impression that they were anti-gun after I had spoken with them; so I hope I have added one more brick in building a good public image for all gun owners (OC or not).
A few days ago, I went to the Supercuts on Barataria in Marrero for a haircut. I go there about once a month or so, and the women who work there are all quite comfortable with me OCing in the shop. I lucked out on arrival and found no one waiting, so I went right into the chair. A few minutes later, and there was a crowd waiting. No one in the new arrivals had seen me carrying when they came in because I was by then covered up by the big drapealways used to keep hair off of your clothes.
When my barber pulled off the cover for me to stand up, I heard a noticeable gasp as people saw my gun. I walked over to the desk with the cashier and paid her while continuing a conversation I'd been having with her.
A guy in the waiting group spoke up and asked about my holster ( a Blackhawk Serpa) and wanted to know where to get one for his Glock. We chatted a bit about it, with some of the women who work in the place chiming in a bit and then the guy asked the "Are you a cop?" question. I smiled and said, "Nope, I'm just me exercising my rights." The group was fascinated and made reference to some of the Obama-associated OC stories in the news lately (all seemingly approving of OC once they understood it). I don't know if any of them decided to look into it any further, except the first guy who asked about it. He told me he was gong to take the concealed carry class from someone he knew. I told him that was a good idea, for it's important to understand the legalities and the responsibilities of carrying a gun in public regardless of how one carries.
All in all, a good public encounter and discussion.No one in that group gave me the impression that they were anti-gun after I had spoken with them; so I hope I have added one more brick in building a good public image for all gun owners (OC or not).