Every 2nd matters thoughts?

[Wildcat Diva]

The difference is the religious nuts are the ones pushing the agenda. If someone comes up and asks you about it then they want to believe.

I understand about not wanting to engage with a stranger about much of anything so there is that downfall to OC although I have only been approached a few times regarding it, So not much of a big deal 99.9% of the sheeple have no clue a gun is on your belt if you OC or CC.

Sometimes the ones who approach you have an ax to grind in their pretend make believe world where no one around them is carrying at all and “how is this even happening?”

In that case, it’s fun to burst that bubble and red pill them that it’s legal to be packing up in here (for the most part, with a license from the government saying I can lol)

 

[easy rider]

Sometimes the ones who approach you have an ax to grind in their pretend make believe world where no one around them is carrying at all and “how is this even happening?”

In that case, it’s fun to burst that bubble and red pill them that it’s legal to be packing up in here (for the most part, with a license from the government saying I can lol)

If that ever happens I'll probably smile and say "have a nice day".

 

[majormadmax]

I really dont want to have a conversation about guns with a stranger.

I am just the opposite, if someone wants to talk guns, I am usually game; and if I get a chance to have a rational discussion with someone who has questions about carrying, I am more than happy to answer them.

It is highly unlikely that someone with nefarious intent would engage a person about their firearms, but having a military background I know when someone is just being naturally curious versus those who want just a bit too much information...

 

[easy rider]

I am just the opposite, if someone wants to talk guns, I am usually game; and if I get a chance to have a rational discussion with someone who has questions about carrying, I am more than happy to answer them.

It is highly unlikely that someone with nefarious intent would engage a person about their firearms, but having a military background I know when someone is just being naturally curious versus those who want just a bit too much information...

I'm the same way, although I haven't had someone come up asking why while open carrying, I have talked to many about why I carry. As long as someone, even if they are against guns, wants to have a discussion about, I have no problem, and in fact want to try to educate others on the subject. If they were to come up screaming, then I don't believe they are open to discussion and then it's "have a nice day".

 

[Wildcat Diva]

Husband has had people comment as if they are a bit uneasy and unsure of the legality and “what’s all this about?” but not openly hostile.

 

[easy rider]

Husband has had people comment as if they are a bit uneasy and unsure of the legality and “what’s all this about?” but not openly hostile.

Probably depends on the area you are at.

 

[studenygreg]

Carry your gun any way you want, just don't make up crap why others shouldn't open carry.

I didn't say that anyone shouldn't open carry. I said why I dont. I didn't make anything up. Thank you for your input

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[Wildcat Diva]

Probably depends on the area you are at.

Well, this was in Angleton, which is a pretty conservative suburb about an hour’s drive south of Houston, a town of about 18,000 folks. At a Dairy Queen restaurant.

 

[pharmaco]

This popped up on my youtube feed the other day and I wanted to know y'all's thoughts on it. I think that open carrying on the 2nd of every month may be an interesting/decent way to show gun support and possibly start a productive conversation with someone who may be on the fence with guns. I'm getting into holster making and I am strongly considering making me an OWB so I can open carrying every 2nd. I still prefer concealed greatly but to me this may be a worth wile reason to open carry every once and a wile. Looks like it may be disbanded or didn't get support I just thought it was an interesting concept.

It might be helpful, since most open carriers I see are either tactical manlets or obese PeopleofWalmart.

Maybe if someone clean and presentable was seen open carrying it might help

 

[easy rider]

It might be helpful, since most open carriers I see are either tactical manlets or obese PeopleofWalmart.

Maybe if someone clean and presentable was seen open carrying it might help

Trying to figure out which category I fit in with. I hate going to Walmart, is biker gear tactical?

 

[jparks54]

It might be helpful, since most open carriers I see are either tactical manlets or obese PeopleofWalmart.

Maybe if someone clean and presentable was seen open carrying it might help

After reading all the reply's and some of the encounters that happened it sounds like it may be a good business strategy as an LTC instructor and a way to hand out business cards to the curious. Maybe I can figure out a way to incorporate a business card holder onto my OWB holster.

 

[toddnjoyce]

...Maybe I can figure out a way to incorporate a business card holder onto my OWB holster.

Not sure I’d want my hand to go to my holster to get a business card. Law of unintended consequences and all that.

 

[ekim]

The only reason we don't have Constitutional Carry in Texas is Dan Patrick the Lt. Governor. He controls what goes in in the Texas Senate. Some folks who own firearms are scared we will offend the anti gunner's feelings if we open carry.

The 2nd Amendment doesn't mention feelings at all!

 

[jparks54]

Not sure I’d want my hand to go to my holster to get a business card. Law of unintended consequences and all that.

haha yeah. could end bad. wasn't really going to do it but this comment will completely push that idea out of my mind.

 

[majormadmax]

Religious nuts control the agenda? Exactly what do you base that on?

Ever try to buy beer on a Sunday morning?

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

Anyone recall the days when the vast majority of stores weren't open on Sunday?

Ever wonder why?

The days of 'blue law' were a giant pain in the tookus.

The 12:00 no beer/wine and liquor stores are still closed on Sunday.

Why is that?

Anyone know?

 

[BRD@66]

To give me time to get over my Saturday night induced hangover?

 

[toddnjoyce]

The 12:00 no beer/wine and liquor stores are still closed on Sunday.

Why is that?

Same reason auto dealers in TX have to be closed at least one day per week. Most choose Sunday, but there are some closed on Saturdays.

And don’t forget we still have Baptist dry counties.


Why? The legislature or its regulatory agencies made the decision for our own good.

 

[gshayd]

Ever try to buy beer on a Sunday morning?

No I buy mine Saturday Night..... Then they start selling again at noon on Sunday.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

gshayd,

You look ahead, great, so I guess you're OK with odd ball purchasing time availability?

You work around it.

But, why should you have to go along with all the other purchasing time/items constraints? Why can't free enterprise decide when they'll be open?

If I want a new car, why does the dealership 'have to' shut down once a week perhaps on the only day I have time to look for one?

Oh yeah, there's a work around for that too, called the internet. Though I not disposed to buy a vehicle on the internet. It's either in person or not at all.....

Why are liquor stores closed on Sunday, plus are mandated to open at 10:00 A.M. at the earliest? Why can't they be available at the hours they choose?

Beer/wine can't be sold until noon at the earliest on Sunday.

Crap idea foisted by what particular lobby, eh?