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Hello,
After scouring the net for information on conceal carry laws and general education I found this site and started posting.
I can't say that I would open carry but this site is very interesting. Based on everything I'm reading open carry when done right generally isn't a problem but it does appear to rock the boat and cause scenes.
If I were a police officer and saw somebody open carrying that I didn't already know, I would probably want to have a conversation with them just to make sure they were of sound mind. I have a number of LEO friends.
For example, I could imagine a mentally unstable person strapping and walking in plain view. If an LEO doesn't at least confirm the person is sound then they might not be doing their job. I know there has to be a law broken which is why I state I would have a casual friendly conversation.
One of my friends who is a Sheriff said he would cite public display of firearm or inducing panic. Being I haven't researched OC yet, I'm not sure how much ground he would have to stand on. I know one thing is for sure, I'd rather not rock the boat and right now I'm just glad we can even carry firearms with how things have been in the recent years with rights being taken away one by one.
I'm 30 and have thought about buying a handgun for years. I live in a great neighborhood with a Sheriff a few houses down and a Toledo Police officer a few houses down on my other side.
Over a weekend in December we noticed all the screens on the first floor windows were pushed up. I don't know if it was kids playing around of if it was an attempted break-in. However, I was home the entire weekend which means this happened while at least 1 of us was home.
This was my deciding factor in purchasing a Springfield XD-40. I spent about a month going to the shooting range and trying different guns, heavily leaning toward the Sig's. In the end I liked the XD-40 for the price as well as the 1911 style grip safety and USA trigger. I love the cambered indicator and firing pin indicator as well. I only have 150 rounds throught it but it fires great and I didn't have a single jam like some stories I read online.
So I think I'll sit back and get to know you guys. My first impression is this is interesting but I also get a feeling of cockyness and a little arrogance with how some people I'll keep unnamed treat LEO's.
I think it's because I've made it very far in my at my age by being nice and cooperative with people, unless they don't deserve it.
I could change my opinions but I like to be honest.
So, how many of you are from Toledo? I'd love to be out and about at the same location as you while you are OCing just so I can see what happens as well as step in and let people know the OC is legal in case there happens to be an incident. Knowing Carty, there could very well be an incident that makes the local news or daily paper!
Other than that, great site. It's very educational and even though I'm in the back seat I'm glad you guys are exercising the right to OC!
One thing I don't like about the CCW is that is has to stay hidden. My question is, what if somebody causes your jacket to move revealing the weapon?
I don't entirely understand why the CCW law says the firearm must remain hidden if OC is legal.
Thoughts? I'm also serious about witnessing somebody in Toledo OCing. (Reynolds/Glendale area)
Hello,
After scouring the net for information on conceal carry laws and general education I found this site and started posting.
I can't say that I would open carry but this site is very interesting. Based on everything I'm reading open carry when done right generally isn't a problem but it does appear to rock the boat and cause scenes.
If I were a police officer and saw somebody open carrying that I didn't already know, I would probably want to have a conversation with them just to make sure they were of sound mind. I have a number of LEO friends.
For example, I could imagine a mentally unstable person strapping and walking in plain view. If an LEO doesn't at least confirm the person is sound then they might not be doing their job. I know there has to be a law broken which is why I state I would have a casual friendly conversation.
One of my friends who is a Sheriff said he would cite public display of firearm or inducing panic. Being I haven't researched OC yet, I'm not sure how much ground he would have to stand on. I know one thing is for sure, I'd rather not rock the boat and right now I'm just glad we can even carry firearms with how things have been in the recent years with rights being taken away one by one.
I'm 30 and have thought about buying a handgun for years. I live in a great neighborhood with a Sheriff a few houses down and a Toledo Police officer a few houses down on my other side.
Over a weekend in December we noticed all the screens on the first floor windows were pushed up. I don't know if it was kids playing around of if it was an attempted break-in. However, I was home the entire weekend which means this happened while at least 1 of us was home.
This was my deciding factor in purchasing a Springfield XD-40. I spent about a month going to the shooting range and trying different guns, heavily leaning toward the Sig's. In the end I liked the XD-40 for the price as well as the 1911 style grip safety and USA trigger. I love the cambered indicator and firing pin indicator as well. I only have 150 rounds throught it but it fires great and I didn't have a single jam like some stories I read online.
So I think I'll sit back and get to know you guys. My first impression is this is interesting but I also get a feeling of cockyness and a little arrogance with how some people I'll keep unnamed treat LEO's.
I think it's because I've made it very far in my at my age by being nice and cooperative with people, unless they don't deserve it.
I could change my opinions but I like to be honest.
So, how many of you are from Toledo? I'd love to be out and about at the same location as you while you are OCing just so I can see what happens as well as step in and let people know the OC is legal in case there happens to be an incident. Knowing Carty, there could very well be an incident that makes the local news or daily paper!
Other than that, great site. It's very educational and even though I'm in the back seat I'm glad you guys are exercising the right to OC!
One thing I don't like about the CCW is that is has to stay hidden. My question is, what if somebody causes your jacket to move revealing the weapon?
I don't entirely understand why the CCW law says the firearm must remain hidden if OC is legal.
Thoughts? I'm also serious about witnessing somebody in Toledo OCing. (Reynolds/Glendale area)