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Oldgringo wrote:Is OC a sleeping dog best let lie? A few will practice it until the novelty of OC wears off OR they are otherwise convinced it ain't all that cool. The rest of us will go on about our business as usual.

For me, business as usual is doing the best I can, within the law, to protect myself and mine. As I go about my business as usual, I will carry openly whenever and wherever I can.

Later this month, my 18 year-old son and I will go to Tucson, AZ, to attend the National Association of Rocketry's Annual Meet (http://NARAM57.org). When we cross the NM border, I'll untuck my shirt. When we cross the AZ border, we'll stop so my son can strap on his OWB holster. I've carried openly in OK, CO, and NM without incident. I expect AZ will be the same. I am certain that Texans are at least as adaptable as the citizens of other OC states. We'll adjust.

So, pick the legal carry method that meets your needs and carry on.

EEllis wrote:I think the idea of trying to "desensitize" is a bad one. Heck that is what OCT thinks they are doing. If you want to make a political statement then it isn't necessary and if you're not you should cover up if you are that concerned. Lets face it CHL's are a minority, a fringe group if you will, and making a big deal about this and putting extra effort into OC makes you a minority of a fringe group. You will come off as nutty to anyone not into guns. Even trying to show people how "normal" you are just emphasizes that you are not normal. Personally just doing your thing and treating it as a non issue is the best way to make it a non issue.