February 26, 2013, 03:06 PM | #26 |
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I like to open carry for a few reasons 1)Deterrent before confrontation, although i am ready at a moments notice to use deadly force if necessary, thats why it's a full size, cocked and locked with 17 rounds behind the first 2)easier to get to, i dont want to have to risk digging in a pocket, or reaching for anything that would give me away before i'm ready to make my move 3) It suits me, people think i'm a cop. Example: a mom was having a hard time with her kids running in the grocery store, her solution: pointed me out and told them i was a cop and would arrest them. Before i realized her logic, i responded with "i'm not a police officer". 4) it's legal where i live, nc, to carry what you want, where you want, for the most part. I wont go in certain places that dont allow weapons/firearms. A kids store, sure, i'll leave it in the car, or at least make it disappear. But, grocery store, gas station, even the grueling trip into wally world, i make sure its on my strong side, well visible, with the hammer up, safety on. Until i find a city/town/state/country with zero violent crime, that is what i plan on doing. If the mrs wants to go on a date, or to the movies, i will make an effort to cover it up, maybe even conceal something a little smaller, but if i print, oh well. That's your warning, "dont mess with me". I've had kids ask, and grown folks compliment me for exercising my 2nd amendment, some women, young or elderly ask me to stick close, or walk them to their vehicles. So, my advice is do what feels good, within the law in your state, if you dont want the attention, hide it, but train and practice drawing and firing from that position, it may come in handy.
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February 26, 2013, 06:07 PM | #27 |
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I've legally carried a pocket auto or a snubbie for years in all kinds of clothing and all kinds of states (where I was legal). Being a civilian, my reason for not wanting to print is that I don't want anyone to know I'm carrying concealed. Has nothing to do with being legal, everything to do with personal protection. B safe, HOOSIER
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February 26, 2013, 06:55 PM | #28 |
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With the amount of pagers, cellphones, flashlights, ipods, etc. etc. hanging off of people's belts, I figure if I print a little they'll just think it's one of those.
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February 26, 2013, 07:20 PM | #29 | |
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February 26, 2013, 07:27 PM | #30 |
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Tradecraft...
It may not be a legal issue or a SOP but its better for a concealed weapon to be CONCEALED.
Gun writer, sworn LE officer and use of force trainer, Massad Ayoob, www.massadayoobgroup.com , wrote how bulges & firearms may "startle the horses"(a ref to the early 1900s New York City society). It's also the sign of poor tradecraft for a armed professional(security, PIs, EP/exec protection, LE, etc). There are ways to pack heat & be discreet. Clyde |
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February 27, 2013, 01:11 PM | #32 |
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IMO, the worry about printing started in the states with strict CC laws but quickly spread via this great tool called the internet. But people today are so self absorbed and caught up in their shopping, eating, phones, etc and have a hard time noticing a whole nother person let alone printing.
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February 28, 2013, 10:09 AM | #33 |
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I live in an open carry state, so it doesn't matter if my gun is exposed, printing or whatever. But, for me, concealed means concealed. It's not a matter of going to jail, or whatever, it's a matter of not wanting to give up my tactical advantage in the case that I do need it. Oh, and not scaring the sheeple.
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February 28, 2013, 07:38 PM | #34 |
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Word up G!
Exactly!
G makes a great point. You do not need to walk around like Robo-Cop or Tactical Ted. If the wind blows your jacket open or you bend over to pick up an item, so be it. As a teen, I always thought one of the reasons actor Don Johnson(Det Sgt Sonny Crockett, NBC's Miami Vice www.imfdb.org ) wore a horizontal type leather shoulder holster was so that it would conceal better when his character(a "undercover" vice detective) could open boxes or cases w/o his huge .45acp showing. Brown or natural leather made sense too because it breathes & wouldn't have dye bleed or stain clothes in the humid, hot Miami climate like black leather. CF |
March 2, 2013, 05:42 PM | #35 |
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My state is issuing Carry permits like crazy. I just read 78,000 in 2012 alone. I always look when ever I'm out shopping or with the wife. I've never once as of yet seen anyone print. I was extremely concerned about it when I first got my permit, but now I just make sure my shirt covers it even if I bend over and I'm done. That or a small gun like a Kahr CM9 in my front pocket in a Desantis holster. My state has open carry so printing is not a problem from a law stand point, however I believe as most here do that printing is something you should not do for a number of reasons, and you should take steps to avoid it.
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