Poll: Do you Open Carry?
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Poll: Do you Open Carry?
There have been a few questions about open carry lately on the forum. We all have our own opinions, and they differ. For the new LTC's among us trying to make a decision, I thought it would be good to let them know what the members here do.
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Re: Poll: Do you Open Carry?
Missing my vote, so i'll just add it down here.Lynyrd wrote: Wed Feb 27, 2019 9:10 pm There have been a few questions about open carry lately on the forum. We all have our own opinions, and they differ. For the new LTC's among us trying to make a decision, I thought it would be good to let them know what the members here do.
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Re: Poll: Do you Open Carry?
I OC most of the time. I CC at church, or if I have to go into a 30.07 posted location. Usually just by untucking my shirt.
Cold weather coats, jackets etc. cover my gun but I'll usually remove them once I'm inside.
Cold weather coats, jackets etc. cover my gun but I'll usually remove them once I'm inside.
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Re: Poll: Do you Open Carry?
Yes, as a condition of employment :).
Just my .02,
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Re: Poll: Do you Open Carry?
I carry my S&W M&P M2.0 9mm 5inch openly and my Ruger LCR .38 concealed as my default. I cover my M&P when given effective notice or the weather/situation dictates. So, in Austin and points east, I am almost always carrying openly. Works best for me. Your mileage will vary.
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Re: Poll: Do you Open Carry?
LeonCarr wrote: Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:40 am Yes, as a condition of employment :).
Just my .02,
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Re: Poll: Do you Open Carry?
Need another option: rarely or only a few times a month. I chose occasionally, but should be rarely.
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Re: Poll: Do you Open Carry?
RicoTX wrote: Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:51 am Need another option: rarely or only a few times a month. I chose occasionally, but should be rarely.

Re: Poll: Do you Open Carry?
Okay, I just tried to add another option, but I can't find a way to do that. Sorry.RicoTX wrote: Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:51 am Need another option: rarely or only a few times a month. I chose occasionally, but should be rarely.
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Re: Poll: Do you Open Carry?
I used to OC a lot more, then I got a nice luxury car with napa leather seats. Now I don't OC as much.
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Re: Poll: Do you Open Carry?
Occasionally only because I hardly ever tuck in my shirt and when I do, it makes me look fat 

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Re: Poll: Do you Open Carry?
I registered all the time. Only exceptions are:
Church during service. I have no problem w/ OC outside or grounds work and neither do our members. One other man and one lady OC pretty regular. The very rare time I go someplace posted 30.07 that I just HAVE to be there.
Rest of the time OC.
Church during service. I have no problem w/ OC outside or grounds work and neither do our members. One other man and one lady OC pretty regular. The very rare time I go someplace posted 30.07 that I just HAVE to be there.
Rest of the time OC.

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Re: Poll: Do you Open Carry?
I answered "never" because I OC only on my own land, which shouldn't count. You could always do that.
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I'm pretty similar. I OC my main gun and CC a backup gun everywhere I go unless posted or church - and even in church I will OC at events outside of regular service (worship practice, picnics, etc). If I don't OC, I'll just secure my main gun and CC my backup gun.Jusme wrote: Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:21 am I OC most of the time. I CC at church, or if I have to go into a 30.07 posted location. Usually just by untucking my shirt.
Cold weather coats, jackets etc. cover my gun but I'll usually remove them once I'm inside.
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Re: Poll: Do you Open Carry?
I'm working at a new gun range/gun store (guess which one) part time so I open carry there and on any errands I run to or from the range, Otherwise I usually have a light cover garment that may or may not come off in restaurants.
FYI, if you're on the NW/Cypress area come by sometime. It's a very nice, and very new indoor range.
FYI, if you're on the NW/Cypress area come by sometime. It's a very nice, and very new indoor range.

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