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Originally Posted by Spiffav8
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.
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I think its very different out there, than here. We are a smaller rural town of about 12,000, and even though most people are avid hunters in the town, I still think people are very closed minded about personal gun ownership. It's nice to hear there are some good people who successfully carry out there.