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I OC over half the time because that's when I'm dressed in business casual and that's the only way I can carry. Every day. At stores, restaurants, Lowes, bookstores, etc. all the time. And no one seems to care. Occasionally someone will look at my side and then move on. I've walked into a large fuel stop and there were 5 LEOs all standing at the counter as I walked up to pay. We exchanged pleasantries and that was that.

Folks just don't seem to care. At least openly.

However there is a couple of observations I have. When I walk in with OC I also carry with me a complete aire of confidence. I act confident, I seem confident, I am confident. I know the rules expertly and know what I'm supposed to do and not do. I look people in the eye with a smile and try to not put people at ill ease.

I am also 60 years old and generally dress in a professional manner. So I believe, in my case, I don't cause alarm to someone seeing me. This won't always be the case with some people. If they dress like a slob or like a thug or seem shifty they are more likely to cause a second look and possibly cause alarm.

I prefer CC but I carry as often as possible CC or OC. And I have discovered this...initially I was more nervous about OC than I think was ultimately necessary. It has been my experience that you will be more self-conscious about it than anyone else is.

OC legally and with confidence. Act like you have a natural right to and as if it is perfectly normal and you will be surprised how little people take note.

Tex