Open Carry or Concealed Carry

Ehwnnc · 11-27-2012, 07:27 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, 08:02 PM

Concealed carry.

ybbiz34 · 11-27-2012, 08:06 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, 08:24 PM

Neither, Commiefornia frowns upon both.

Ehwnnc · 11-27-2012, 09:17 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, 09:52 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 · 11-27-2012, 11:29 PM

Concealed everywhere I go.

miiipilot · 11-28-2012, 12:44 AM

CC soon. Just had my weapons qualification Sunday.

991brothers · 11-28-2012, 12:47 AM

California is too liberal for guns

passing · 11-28-2012, 06:11 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, 08:48 AM

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

Hawkeye · 11-28-2012, 08:57 AM

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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, 09:01 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.

Its_lobelt · 11-28-2012, 09:43 AM

See this is why I hate Cali laws.

e92oholic · 11-28-2012, 09:52 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, 10:46 AM

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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, 10:49 AM

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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, 12:18 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

Colt · 11-28-2012, 12:19 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, 12:29 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, 01:14 PM

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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, 01:27 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.

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Ehwnnc Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 11 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Open Carry or Concealed Carry 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
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JMX328 Insert Something Witty. 18 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Concealed carry.
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passing hey 56 Rep 476 Posts Drives: caprice wagon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: cruisin down the street in my '64 iTrader: (5)	both.. depends on situation. my county has OC laws, but i only take advantage of them when the threat of wild animals is greater.
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MidwestGolfBum Knower of all Things Useless 29 Rep 254 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92s Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: No Coast iTrader: (0)	CC, in my liberal county, drawing any more attention to myself isn't worth it.
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Its_lobelt Lieutenant Colonel 238 Rep 1,972 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (6)	See this is why I hate Cali laws.
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e92oholic Banned 66 Rep 850 Posts Drives: 2013 MINI JCW GP Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Buffalo NY iTrader: (6)	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
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MrRetep First Lieutenant 107 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 435i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine CA iTrader: (3)	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
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GetSomeE92 Major 36 Rep 1,176 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (7)	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.
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	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. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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