I am from AZ, then VA so OCing is just not a big deal, especially in my house. I live in one of those neighborhoods where people are tearing down the older houses and building Mcmansions. Constantly contractors... everywhere. I make it a point when I go home during the day to park in my driveway as far as possible from the front door and always OC to and from my car.Pistolero wrote:We did a lot of remodeling a couple of years ago. A lot of different contractors in and out over a period of months. I had no idea if any of them were just out of prison, or otherwise unsavory characters. You bet I wanted them to see my gun. I never mentioned it or made any threatening comments or moves, but the mere fact of its presence I'm sure had the desired effect of letting guys know that this was not a house to steal anything from or otherwise break the law.TrueFlog wrote:I've had several contractors working in my house over the past few years putting in a new A/C unit, replacing the siding (Hardie Board is awesome, BTW), etc. I'm always tempted to OC when they show up to do the work - especially in cases where we have a signed contract, so they can't back out. I'd love to see their reaction and also demonstrate that bearing arms is nothing to be ashamed of. I've never gone through with it though. I always just cover it up and keep it secret.
It's my house, and if someone is uncomfortable being there with me carrying openly, they can go someplace else.
The only things I struggle with is does this send out the message (A) Papa bear is armed so don't think of messing around on this side of the property line OR (B) HEY, HEY YOU, I HAVE GUNS!! Please wait until I leave or am not at home to rob the house and take them.