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August 7, 2011, 01:30 PM | #1 |
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My new open carry conspicuously inconspicuous
I just did the Wal-mart walk last night with my new open carry. First, I'm not really into open carry here in Vegas, but this is to cool not to open carry.
It's a little bulky, and cowboy'ish, and it a little cheesily built for $50, but it work's. I only got one strange look, but I was checking out that red necks hot girl friend. Not sure if he was looking at my 2006 Super Bowl T-shirt (Detroit), or my gun out in plain site. FYI, it's a new design with a strong magnet, and a flip over lever. |
August 7, 2011, 01:46 PM | #2 |
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Not a fan at all of open carry even if you could. If something happened youd be a for sure target. carry conceiled and you are an indivual Joe until threat is eliminated. I wear a gun open at work (Police) but conceiled off duty to blend in and rock someones world when and if I have to.
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August 7, 2011, 01:57 PM | #3 |
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I agree. Lose the element of surprise and put yourself at a distinct disadvantage.
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August 7, 2011, 02:32 PM | #4 |
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I can't decide if this is a serious thread or a joke.
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August 7, 2011, 02:41 PM | #5 |
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I consider it a joke. If I was to open carry (I never do) I would carry a substantial full sized pistol rather than a pea shooter
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August 7, 2011, 03:20 PM | #6 |
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I agree think it's a joke but still don't get open carry when you can unless you are LEO and on duty. Just my thinking
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August 7, 2011, 03:41 PM | #7 |
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In the vein of posts 5 and 6, I just HAVE to ask.
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August 7, 2011, 06:04 PM | #9 |
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I'm guessing some of the posters don't get it that the gun in question is on a belt buckle. From any distance it would be hard to tell that there is a real gun there and not just a buckle. Not knowing any better I'd think it was a belt buckle, . . . Even at that, I would not be checking out a guys stuff near his stuff. . . .
As for OC, I only do that for quick access in the summer otherwise is it covered by a jacket / sweat shirt in the winter. Even then, OC only occurs when going to the scrap metal yard in order to fend off the crack heads. ( or when I'm making the rounds to and from said scrap yard ) OC does not occur when going to " civilian " businesses. |
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August 7, 2011, 08:40 PM | #11 |
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I don't OC often, but I have in Walmart, grocery stores & the only comment I have ever received was an older man in Burger King ask me how to get a permit. This is Az. & OC is pretty common.
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August 7, 2011, 11:11 PM | #12 |
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I live in Texas and we dont have OC. I am a police officer so I could off duty but off duty I only carry conceiled for the reason stated earlier. I wouldnt care if it was common, its still not smart in my opinion. When I work I have prob. 25 lbs of gear that you tote around for 12 hrs and my reasons for police arent showing others what I can carry, they are strictly there for business to protect myself and others
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August 8, 2011, 07:30 AM | #14 |
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I'll be the first to say, looks great man. I like it. It may help that I am enamoured with the NAA mini revolvers right now. I want to get one but funds are short.
Is that the only gun that you are carrying? A gun is gun when you need it but I would want more than 5 shots of .22lr protecting me. Regardless, the gun on a belt buckle is just sweet.
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First off, as looks go, that looks nicely done.
However, I would go to the question of whether or not that would actually be considered open carry - or if you could possibly get busted for illegal concealment due to the fact that, well...it looks like a belt buckle. Is it out in the open? Well, yes. But is it obvious that it is a functioning weapon? To me, it looks like a harmless (except to fashion) belt buckle |
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You do see alot of those. Yes they're cute. That's about it though also over priced I'n my opinion and actually they are open carry. Not legal to open carry, then that's what you'll get charged with.
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August 9, 2011, 03:24 AM | #19 |
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I am waiting to see someone do a buckle holster for seecamps.
Personally I think open carry is an ok choice if you have a GOOD holster, situational awareness and retention training . If not better to conceal. I live in az and everytime I see someone oc with a 12 dollar nylon and Velcro holster I just kind of shudder and wonder. |
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Geez, boys, you're way too serious
That's a nice buckle, 8shot! |
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So was the purpose of the trip to wallmart just to open carry and see peoples reactions, I guess that is how I read it when you say "I did the wallmart walk". I know there are people who do that, but flaunting a gun in anti gunners faces just to prove a point may hurt our cause more than help it. I guess that is why I prefer to conceal.
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August 9, 2011, 01:04 PM | #23 |
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I went to Walmart to go shopping for food. The only thing I did differently was tuck in my shirt. Normally, it will be a concealed BUG under most of my shirt's. I do carry a .38spl snub also, FYI.
I like it, it's very convenient, and an easy way to carry, I didn't buy just to show off, I do wear a belt. Sorry if you don't like it. No,....I'm not sorry. |
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To MikeNice. Surveys? Please. Don't believe everything ya hear and if someone who attempts the chance with me off duty they very well may not get to answer questions for a survey!
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August 9, 2011, 03:34 PM | #25 |
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And to the guy/walmart shuffle. Sounds very immature to me. I hope you do carry a snuggle or something else, that lil gun will prob just get you a-- whooped
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