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<blockquote data-quote="Braggs" data-source="post: 2097086" data-attributes="member: 14999"><p>Here's my experience:</p><p></p><p>It took me awhile before I was comfortable enough to carry openly. First I had to get used to the weight, find appropriate holsters, etc. Then I started wearing it around my apartment doing mundane chores. It is rather conspicuous and so my kids, family, and girlfriend noticed I was wearing it and asked why. My response was usually "because I can" and "because it's my right" or "to get used to it".</p><p></p><p>Then I started carrying it concealed in public. Nobody could see it, but I was well aware of it. I did this for about a month before I started carrying openly.</p><p></p><p>Other people notice it readily and I find they give "ample room" for me in the isles at the stores. One guy saw it and then quickly turned his gaze to the ceiling acting as if he didn't. At the park one day, a gal running on the jogging path nearly tripped over herself and the edge of the path trying to get as far to the other side as possible.</p><p></p><p>A few people have actually stopped and asked me questions. One guy asked if I had been to the Jan 19th rally at the capitol. Another guy was asking where I took my SDA course as he was having a hard time finding a "timely" opening. The best interaction was with a family and their kids at a Chinese buffet. The oldest boy (approx 7 yo) asked me if I was "security or a police officer". The mother was trying to "shush" him but I was simply polite and friendly to them all. My answer was that, no, I am not... I'm just a good, honest, law-abiding citizen. The parent & grandparents seemed to appreciate that answer as they were smiling and nodding in agreement.</p><p></p><p>I haven't had any encounters with law enforcement nor confrontations with gun control activists although I look forward to a good experience and outcome from both.</p><p></p><p>For the record, I carry openly nearly everywhere in OKC and the surrounding area I go (with exception of the illegal places, of course).</p><p></p><p>Braggs</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Braggs, post: 2097086, member: 14999"] Here's my experience: It took me awhile before I was comfortable enough to carry openly. First I had to get used to the weight, find appropriate holsters, etc. Then I started wearing it around my apartment doing mundane chores. It is rather conspicuous and so my kids, family, and girlfriend noticed I was wearing it and asked why. My response was usually "because I can" and "because it's my right" or "to get used to it". Then I started carrying it concealed in public. Nobody could see it, but I was well aware of it. I did this for about a month before I started carrying openly. Other people notice it readily and I find they give "ample room" for me in the isles at the stores. One guy saw it and then quickly turned his gaze to the ceiling acting as if he didn't. At the park one day, a gal running on the jogging path nearly tripped over herself and the edge of the path trying to get as far to the other side as possible. A few people have actually stopped and asked me questions. One guy asked if I had been to the Jan 19th rally at the capitol. Another guy was asking where I took my SDA course as he was having a hard time finding a "timely" opening. The best interaction was with a family and their kids at a Chinese buffet. The oldest boy (approx 7 yo) asked me if I was "security or a police officer". The mother was trying to "shush" him but I was simply polite and friendly to them all. My answer was that, no, I am not... I'm just a good, honest, law-abiding citizen. The parent & grandparents seemed to appreciate that answer as they were smiling and nodding in agreement. I haven't had any encounters with law enforcement nor confrontations with gun control activists although I look forward to a good experience and outcome from both. For the record, I carry openly nearly everywhere in OKC and the surrounding area I go (with exception of the illegal places, of course). Braggs [/QUOTE]
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