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Originally Posted by Tony_SS
What do you guys think of open carry? In MO, it's an open carry state, but you just don't see a lot of people doing that. And if you do, chances are people will freak, and you will get harassed. Is this different in your states?
Case in point, someone was doing it here. He got harassed, but also made a youtube of it. The police chief in our town went to the council to get 'open carry' banned in public. I voiced my opinion to my council reps, it ended up being dropped real quick. Because any town law would not override our state laws which allow for open carry.
So how is it in your town and does anyone personally do it?
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Laurie and I both will open carry from time to time. Depends on where we're going. If it's dinner and a movie we will carry concealed. If I am just out running around town, more often than not, I'll open carry. I'm a shorts and t-shirt kind of guy and it's just easier. No one has given me a hard time about it and in fact a lot of people don't even notice. I am pretty out going and I think that says a lot when people do notice. More females have asked questions than men and honestly that's only been in the last few weeks. The few men who have commented usually make stupid statements. Trying to be cool guys I suppose. I'm sure it's due to the current hype. I've been expecting some negativeness, but there hasn't been any. Yesterday I was in the local gas and gulp paying for my drink and a police officer walked up to the register right next to me. I was wearing my SIG P226 Tactical with a 20 round magazine (Not going to lie...it's pretty obvious). He just smiled. I do my best to be a positive example for responsible gun ownership. I promote gun safety at all times and I am willing to answer anyone's questions, as long as they are respectful. The number one piece of advice I give is training and everyone has been very receptive to that. A positive example can go a long ways as does someone who is willing to share. I have a few friends that where anti guns, that are now gun owners and taking classes. It is very rewarding to see someone who was against guns, educate them self and become a responsible gun owner.