Open carry at local bike night

[mr8ball]

I think it is mostly how you carry yourself. We had a guy come in the pool room the other day and he was young but you could tell he had a chip on his shoulder or thought he was a bad Ass just because he had his gun. He had his chest all stuck out and throwing his arms around like a clown. Him not knowing how many had guns that were not being shown but we just let him do his thing and leave. I have seen quite a few people carry open and I have no issues with. Most people don't have an issue as long as you show respect to all. A lot of places here will not allow you to bring a gun in that way. I am glad everything went well for you.

 

[BlueHaya]

one of the best videos I have seen in a long time..........

 

[chrisjp]

went again downtown tonight... even had a lady come up to me and thank me for carrying in the open and i gave her and her husband a pamphlet. otherwise in the thousands of folks i walked past...nobody batted an eye.

 

[Strife]

My take on open carry is only a few do so, there is more likely the negative aspects of happening. If more open carried, the baddies would think a bit harder before doing the ghastly acts. Most criminals are relying on the fact they have the advantage.

As usual... There is both pro and cons to this topic.

 

[Sum Beach]

I usually open carry into places like 7-11 because they think I am a cop and I get free coffee . . .

 

[schroetf]

does new york city have open carry--trying to picture all those people with guns--

 

[mistaforty]

I haven't had a chance to watch the posted videos but I lean more towards cc than oc currently. While understand the education of others on their rights etc I dont want to hold 2nd amendment rights seminars and set up a booth everytime I carry. I do feel one has a tactical advantage in most scenarios if the firearm is concealed and open carry invites gun grab possibilities as well. Of course we can set up scenarios that play up the pros of either carry position. I don't know all the facts but just heard about an active shooter in Colorado and wonder what could have prevented or lessened the impact of that incident

 

[fallenarch]

What does your insurance say about OC? Seems there is a strong liability involved in carrying a gun. What if you accidentally shoot someone or hit an innocent person while attempting a legit shoot?

 

[chrisjp]

What does your insurance say about OC? Seems there is a strong liability involved in carrying a gun. What if you accidentally shoot someone or hit an innocent person while attempting a legit shoot?

gosh im not quite sure what to say about this. only that if im involved in the situation of being in a legit shoot... my weapon is my insurance, and the laws to do so are what protect me, and to say "accidentally" shoot or hit an innocent person?? you dont pull the trigger unless its life or death situation and you certainly aim only at the person that is causing that. one should practice draws...spend time at a range...set up drills...do training..ect ect... because you will only react to what you are trained to do. and yes... we all can use more training

 

[GsxrBots]

Every time I see that video of that old man in Ocala, I wonder how he isn't in jail right now. I'm a FIRM 2nd Amendment supporter, but those guys were running away, and he keeps on firing..

The threat is removed as soon as they are running, no need to keep firing. Plus, how bad is his aim?

 

[skydivr]

Every time I see that video of that old man in Ocala, I wonder how he isn't in jail right now. I'm a FIRM 2nd Amendment supporter, but those guys were running away, and he keeps on firing..

The threat is removed as soon as they are running, no need to keep firing. Plus, how bad is his aim?

I don't think so. Once you start shooting you don't stop until you or the target is down, you lose the target or you run out of bullets.

 

[GsxrBots]

I don't think so. Once you start shooting you don't stop until you or the target is down, you lose the target or you run out of bullets.

I wish it worked that way in Wisconsin.. :down:

 

[Flicka]

Plus, how bad is his aim?

You can see that his FIRST shot killed the ATM, not a robber. He's lucky he didn't get himself shot dead.

 

[ditchdr]

This story is total BS, orderd sodas my ass, you orderd a big fish bowl blue margreatta with 2 straws lol.. I live in Hanahan, if you open carry here you had better be a cop, or on your way to or from hunting lol.

 

[chrisjp]

yes i looked...SC rules on open carry is ...big no no... but you can get license to carry concealed .... and yes that blue margarita was big and tasty!!

 

[fallenarch]

There are a lot of fools out there that should not be allowed to carry a weapon in a public situation. From the hot head who is just looking for an excuse to fire his weapon at someone to the scared little punk who is not man enough to defend himself any other way. I just don't see getting around the threat to society from an iresponsible gun owner. Besides, didn't we try this already? Remember the wild wild west? Is that a better way to go?

 

[skydivr]

I'm sorry, but your argument "take away all guns because some can't handle it" doesn't work with me.

 

[fallenarch]

I'm sorry, but your argument "take away all guns because some can't handle it" doesn't work with me.

That's not my argument, I didn't say that. I think that there should be some real detailed proof you can handle the responsibility before you get a gun, just like there is with a car or motorcycle. But I think OC is needlessly provacative. Here is an example: You might feel safe if your buddy is walking around with a weapon on his side, but what if street thugs were all walking around carrying openly. Think about the response the Black Panthers got marching through the streets with shot guns (legally). It's sort of like an arms race where sooner or later someone is going to get shot. If you feel you need a gun, wear it descretely and don't create an issue.

I actually don't agree that the 2nd amendment means anyone can carry a gun anywhere, it's clearly referring to the people's right to defend themselves from the government. However I also don't think the constitution says you can't have a gun, so for me it's allowed. I do think they can be regulated for safety's sake though.

 

[skydivr]

That's not my argument, I didn't say that. I think that there should be some real detailed proof you can handle the responsibility before you get a gun, just like there is with a car or motorcycle. But I think OC is needlessly provacative. Here is an example: You might feel safe if your buddy is walking around with a weapon on his side, but what if street thugs were all walking around carrying openly. Think about the response the Black Panthers got marching through the streets with shot guns (legally). It's sort of like an arms race where sooner or later someone is going to get shot. If you feel you need a gun, wear it descretely and don't create an issue.

I actually don't agree that the 2nd amendment means anyone can carry a gun anywhere, it's clearly referring to the people's right to defend themselves from the government. However I also don't think the constitution says you can't have a gun, so for me it's allowed. I do think they can be regulated for safety's sake though.

I can agree with that. There is certainly plenty of reasons to regulate some gun ownership (felony, mental, etc.) and OC really does not make much sense as it creates more tension than necessary. The hard part (and I think the NRA's stance is "where IS that line", and by agreeing to something that makes sense, did you now just establish a new line for the gun foes to work from?

 

[fallenarch]

I can agree with that. There is certainly plenty of reasons to regulate some gun ownership (felony, mental, etc.) and OC really does not make much sense as it creates more tension than necessary. The hard part (and I think the NRA's stance is "where IS that line", and by agreeing to something that makes sense, did you now just establish a new line for the gun foes to work from?

Your question is about tactics, my statement was just saying that the constitution doesn't protect your right to have unrestricted access to a gun, but on the other hand it doesn't say private gun ownership is out. What they really meant was that the rules for guns should be left to the communities - which it was for most of this country's existence. I don't think the NRA's position is a good one based on the law. They have made it this far by strong-armed political tactics that go as far as trying to add a comma to the "right to bear arms in a well-organized militia" sentence and stacking the supreme court with right-winged judicial activists.

If the NRA adopted a rational position on guns (you can own them provided you can demonstrate the ability to use them without putting public safety at risk) they would not have to worry about being dis-armed. The current political path the NRA is on will essentially guarantee political conflict at a destructive level indefinitely. I say this as a liberal, life-long Democrat who doesn’t own a gun but fully supports private gun ownership. I also think an armed citizenry is an essential “safe guard” to freedom and liberty. There are many liberals that would like to ban all guns across the board, but I think if you take all the political baggage away from the issue there are few who would support a total ban on weapons.