Took that leap of faith. Last weekend....Saturday: SO informed me it was our 4th year anniversary - so being the typical male idiot, I forgot. Made quick plans to go out to dinner to a nice restaurant.
Main issue: Here in VA, CC in bars / restaurants that have a license to server alcohol on premises is illegal. Choice: Go unarmed or OC.
Decided to go OC. Carried the Walther P99 in .40 (might as well go full size if you are going OC - right? Why carry a peashooter....) walked into restaurant with weapon on strong side right holster.
I must admit - I was very nervous at first. That disappeared when the manager welcomed us, and we got excellent service. The table across from us, the gentlemen glaced several times at my weapon (probably in admiration).
So gone are the urban legends of old ladies and others going nuts and calling the cops - did not happen.
The food was excellent (Japanese sushi...), and all and all, I would definately do it again.
Anyone else - how was your first OPEN CARRY experience?
Main issue: Here in VA, CC in bars / restaurants that have a license to server alcohol on premises is illegal. Choice: Go unarmed or OC.
Decided to go OC. Carried the Walther P99 in .40 (might as well go full size if you are going OC - right? Why carry a peashooter....) walked into restaurant with weapon on strong side right holster.
I must admit - I was very nervous at first. That disappeared when the manager welcomed us, and we got excellent service. The table across from us, the gentlemen glaced several times at my weapon (probably in admiration).
So gone are the urban legends of old ladies and others going nuts and calling the cops - did not happen.
The food was excellent (Japanese sushi...), and all and all, I would definately do it again.
Anyone else - how was your first OPEN CARRY experience?