Open Carry or Concealed Carry

Ehwnnc · 11-27-2012, 08:27 PM

Just wondering what the majority of the people on this forum do. I personally open carry. I also live in NC so its a bit different

JMX328 · 11-27-2012, 09:02 PM

Concealed carry.

ybbiz34 · 11-27-2012, 09:06 PM

A poll would've been nice.

That said, I carry concealed despite the fact that I'm allowed to OC in my state.

I really don't see the point of open carrying.

Here are a few of the reasons why I choose not to OC: 1) You lose the element of surprise; 2) You draw unnecessary attention to yourself (i.e., you scare the "sheeple" who know nothing about gun laws); 3) You expose yourself to potential weapon retention problems (e.g., a threat sees your pistol prominently displayed on the hip and disarms you from behind).

I suppose a few advantages of OC are: 1) Comfort; 2) Quicker draw stroke.

Why do you OC, OP?

Snaggletooth · 11-27-2012, 09:24 PM

Neither, Commiefornia frowns upon both.

Ehwnnc · 11-27-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

A poll would've been nice.

That said, I carry concealed despite the fact that I'm allowed to OC in my state.

I really don't see the point of open carrying.

Here are a few of the reasons why I choose not to OC: 1) You lose the element of surprise; 2) You draw unnecessary attention to yourself (i.e., you scare the "sheeple" who know nothing about gun laws); 3) You expose yourself to potential weapon retention problems (e.g., a threat sees your pistol prominently displayed on the hip and disarms you from behind).

I suppose a few advantages of OC are: 1) Comfort; 2) Quicker draw stroke.

Why do you OC, OP?

I only OC when i am dressed nice. There is no way i would dress like a slob and OC.

Im a small guy and CC is a bit difficult unless of course i had a LCP or something like that.

ybbiz34 · 11-27-2012, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ehwnnc

I only OC when i am dressed nice. There is no way i would dress like a slob and OC.

Im a small guy and CC is a bit difficult unless of course i had a LCP or something like that.

Keep in mind that a proper belt and holster go a very long way in concealing the largest of pistol frames on the smallest of human beings. You're only as good as your gear!

Cptn Mo 703 · 11-28-2012, 12:29 AM

Concealed everywhere I go.

miiipilot · 11-28-2012, 01:44 AM

CC soon. Just had my weapons qualification Sunday.

NavidM3E92 · 11-28-2012, 01:47 AM

California is too liberal for guns

passing · 11-28-2012, 07:11 AM

both.. depends on situation.

my county has OC laws, but i only take advantage of them when the threat of wild animals is greater.

MidwestGolfBum · 11-28-2012, 09:48 AM

CC, in my liberal county, drawing any more attention to myself isn't worth it.

Hawkeye · 11-28-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Keep in mind that a proper belt and holster go a very long way in concealing the largest of pistol frames on the smallest of human beings. You're only as good as your gear!

+1. I had my full size 1911 CC last night. That is not an easy task compared to even my G19.

I always CC, I do not like the extra attention OC brings. Only time I would do that is if I was not going to drink for Halloween and dressed up as a cowboy...

upstatedoc · 11-28-2012, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

A poll would've been nice.

That said, I carry concealed despite the fact that I'm allowed to OC in my state.

I really don't see the point of open carrying.

Here are a few of the reasons why I choose not to OC: 1) You lose the element of surprise; 2) You draw unnecessary attention to yourself (i.e., you scare the "sheeple" who know nothing about gun laws); 3) You expose yourself to potential weapon retention problems (e.g., a threat sees your pistol prominently displayed on the hip and disarms you from behind).

I suppose a few advantages of OC are: 1) Comfort; 2) Quicker draw stroke.

Why do you OC, OP?

You took the words right outta my mouf.

lol at sheeple.

ROB_S2K · 11-28-2012, 10:43 AM

See this is why I hate Cali laws.

e92oholic · 11-28-2012, 10:52 AM

Just applied for my concealed carry. Actually just got back form getting my finger prints done. In 8-12 months I should have an answer

gatorfast · 11-28-2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e60oholic

Just applied for my concealed carry. Actually just got back form getting my finger prints done. In 8-12 months I should have an answer

It takes 8-12 months in NY??? wow

e92oholic · 11-28-2012, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

It takes 8-12 months in NY??? wow

In erie county where i live its a 8-12 month wait. One country over is only 4. Yeah i know it sucks

MrRetep · 11-28-2012, 01:18 PM

Can't do either in CA, but if I had my choice I would CC. Instead, I must go out unarmed

My home is well protected though

Angerman · 11-28-2012, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snaggletooth

Neither, Commiefornia frowns upon both.

yea my nazi state does too. It's slowly getting better though

GetSomeE92 · 11-28-2012, 01:29 PM

FL doesn't allow open carry unless you are engaged in, or going directly to and from, lawful target shooting, hunting, fishing, and camping expeditions. Those would be the only times I would opt for open carry anyway, due to the reasons ybbiz34 cited.

I carry concealed, everywhere I go. You never know when or where a situation will arise where you'll wish you were armed; if you did, you wouldn't be there.

upstatedoc · 11-28-2012, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

It takes 8-12 months in NY??? wow

22 years ago it took 6 mos to get my CC in central NY so this sounds about right.

KingOfJericho · 11-28-2012, 02:27 PM

CT is a CC only state as well. My piece is too large to conceal unless it's the dead of winter so it stays tucked away in a safe.

11-27-2012, 08:27 PM	#1
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11-27-2012, 09:24 PM	#4
Snaggletooth Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Neither, Commiefornia frowns upon both. __________________ '07 E92 335 Full Bolt On's, Carbon Fiber, Vargas Stage 1's and Methanol.

11-28-2012, 12:29 AM	#7
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11-28-2012, 01:44 AM	#8
miiipilot Captain Drives: 2011 TiAg 135i 6mt M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 618 iTrader: (0)	CC soon. Just had my weapons qualification Sunday. __________________ miiipilot 2011 135i TiAg w/Black Boston 6mt M-Sport, Premium Pkg, Value Pkg

11-27-2012, 09:02 PM	#2
JMX328 Insert Something Witty. Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	Concealed carry.

11-28-2012, 01:47 AM	#9
NavidM3E92 Major Drives: 11 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,235 iTrader: (1)	California is too liberal for guns __________________ '11 E92 ///M3 ZCP - Space Gray '12 Mopar Charger '06 BMW 330CI ZHP '11 E92 ///M3 ZCP AW- Sold '06 E46 ///M3 ZCP JB- Sold

11-28-2012, 07:11 AM	#10
passing hey Drives: caprice wagon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: cruisin down the street in my '64 Posts: 344 iTrader: (4)	both.. depends on situation. my county has OC laws, but i only take advantage of them when the threat of wild animals is greater.

11-28-2012, 09:48 AM	#11
MidwestGolfBum Knower of all Things Useless Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: No Coast Posts: 217 iTrader: (0)	CC, in my liberal county, drawing any more attention to myself isn't worth it.

11-28-2012, 10:43 AM	#14
ROB_S2K Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 LSB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,555 iTrader: (2)	See this is why I hate Cali laws. __________________ 2012 \| Laguna Seca Blue \| Rust Brown \| Individual \| 6MT

11-28-2012, 10:52 AM	#15
e92oholic Captain Drives: 2008 335i Coupe 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Buffalo Posts: 747 iTrader: (5)	Just applied for my concealed carry. Actually just got back form getting my finger prints done. In 8-12 months I should have an answer __________________ 2008 e92 335i 6 speed, Intake 2005 Sea Doo RXT (stock for now....) 2004 545i 6 speed, lots of mods- SOLD

11-28-2012, 01:18 PM	#18
MrRetep I'll tongue punch your fartbox Drives: 08 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 352 iTrader: (2)	Can't do either in CA, but if I had my choice I would CC. Instead, I must go out unarmed My home is well protected though

11-28-2012, 01:29 PM	#20
GetSomeE92 Captain Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 860 iTrader: (3)	FL doesn't allow open carry unless you are engaged in, or going directly to and from, lawful target shooting, hunting, fishing, and camping expeditions. Those would be the only times I would opt for open carry anyway, due to the reasons ybbiz34 cited. I carry concealed, everywhere I go. You never know when or where a situation will arise where you'll wish you were armed; if you did, you wouldn't be there.

11-28-2012, 02:27 PM	#22
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,280 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	CT is a CC only state as well. My piece is too large to conceal unless it's the dead of winter so it stays tucked away in a safe. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2010 S4 Current \| 2010 BMW 135i GONE \| 2008 VW GTI SOLD \| 2006 Lotus Exige SOLD

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