If and When OC Passes, The Best Way to Do It Discussion

[patterson]

I think the wood grips on my carry 1911 would look good in a ostrich rig like that

[The Annoyed Man]

that's a nice holster

Your mag pouch needs some ostrich accent too.

Nice setup there TAM.

that's a nice holster

It's a nice everything

I think the wood grips on my carry 1911 would look good in a ostrich rig like that

That holster and mag carrier was surprisingly affordable from Hopp Custom Leather. As is, the package was about $135-$140, delivered to my front door. And Eric Hopp is as nice a guy as you'd ever want to deal with. The boots? Luccese. Not so cheap, but everyone deserves one really good pair of boots in their life.

[nightmare69]

When I'm in training either in class or out at the range I wear 5.11s and a t-shirt. I go to lunch open carrying my duty weapon in a level 2 holster and also displaying my credentials on my belt. I do not like all the attention I received. I once had the cops called on me, I guess the RP did not see my badge. Point is if you don't like attention then don't OC but if you do and I know some people like the fact the public sees them with their gun then more power to you.

Be safe and carry on.

[Excaliber]

When I'm in training either in class or out at the range I wear 5.11s and a t-shirt. I go to lunch open carrying my duty weapon in a level 2 holster and also displaying my credentials on my belt. I do not like all the attention I received. I once had the cops called on me, I guess the RP did not see my badge. Point is if you don't like attention then don't OC but if you do and I know some people like the fact the public sees them with their gun then more power to you.

Be safe and carry on.

Wearing a shirt that identifies you as an LEO from both front and back when attending training works well to keep folks from calling in a MWAG.

[Charlies.Contingency]

When I'm in training either in class or out at the range I wear 5.11s and a t-shirt. I go to lunch open carrying my duty weapon in a level 2 holster and also displaying my credentials on my belt. I do not like all the attention I received. I once had the cops called on me, I guess the RP did not see my badge. Point is if you don't like attention then don't OC but if you do and I know some people like the fact the public sees them with their gun then more power to you.

Be safe and carry on.

Wearing a shirt that identifies you as an LEO from both front and back when attending training works well to keep folks from calling in a MWAG.

Agreed, I've walked up and addressed people Open Carrying before, strategically of course, and asked if they had a permit for that. (I know, there is no permit, but always sounds good when I say it.) I can't tell if you're a fellow LEO if your badge is on your belt in front of your gun, and I am behind you. I don't open carry unless I have to, and there is a reason for it. Nothing simpler than throwing a jacket over it, I am very fond of western dusters and detective style trench coats, but then again, I can't say a department I've worked at didn't go along with the whole western sheriff and his deputies theme.

[chocolate bayou]

I've been in 3 states that open carry and when i saw anyone carrying the onlt thought that passed my mind is "gee, wish we could do that in Texas" Otherewise i never gave it a second thought. The only time I had a second thought was when in a large grocery in Colorado and passed a lady I assumed was in her early 60's
' with a 1911 on her hip. Colorado did give me pause though. It is conservative enough to open carry and then be able to walk into a "legal" pot shop. Sort of a oxymoron. Really I never noticed it causing any any commotion anywhere and it's kind of neat to see what person carries what type gun. IMHO much ado about nothing

[mojo84]

Saw a guy in a small central Texas store with his cover shirt hooked on his gun exposing it entirely. He had been out hunting and had it in a decent leather holster. Some of the folks I was with said they saw him also. There was no panic and no one said anything to him. I was a few people behind him in line and watched people closely to see their reactions. Several people noticed as I could see them looking at it but it wasn't a big deal.

I think if people act appropriately and don't try to draw attention to themselves, I don't think there will be a big panic and overreaction.

[MeMelYup]

Saw a guy in a small central Texas store with his cover shirt hooked on his gun exposing it entirely. He had been out hunting and had it in a decent leather holster. Some of the folks I was with said they saw him also. There was no panic and no one said anything to him. I was a few people behind him in line and watched people closely to see their reactions. Several people noticed as I could see them looking at it but it wasn't a big deal.

I think if people act appropriately and don't try to draw attention to themselves, I don't think there will be a big panic and overreaction.

Evidently there were no MDA's there.