Open Carry Vs. Concealed carry

How do you pack?

  • Open Carry

    Votes: 17 10.8%

  • Concealed Carry

    Votes: 141 89.2%
  • Total voters
    158
Oh boy

You know I opened up this same can of worms earlier this year. And I learned a few things...

1. for every one person who is passionate about OC'ing there are five people passionatly against OC.

2. There are as many sects of firearm owners as there are religions. Example, hunters who just want hunting firearms, compition owners who think they are only for compitition, and your passionate 2A everyone should own a gun owners, just to name a few...

3. OC'ing and CC'ing are almost like political parties. Where as some CC'ers are a member of the NRA and support canidates who support their gun rights. OC'ers distrust the NRA as a business who makes to many compromises. And generally flock to more grass roots organizations and look for canidates who preach way more than just the pro 2A speal.

4. You cannot sway someone who wishes not to be swayed. You can talk yourself blue in the face on either form of carry and no one will change their opinion.

There are people who will ask a significant other 5 or 8 times a day if they are "printing" because they are that into concealing to the best of their ability. And as long as they are happy than why try and change their minds?

There are people who OC to make a political statement. Owning and carrying a gun is legal and should be considered acceptable period. On that same note before I get ostracized there are other reasons that people OC and CC. It may have to do with firearm selection and or local law.

Are these the only reason people carry? No people carry for a wide array of reasons. The cons and pros for either form are only in the eyes of the beholder.

Open carry in public is rude and shows a lack of class. Sorry, but that's how I see it.
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This man has every right to his opinion. If that is how he views it than so be it. Some may say that to conceal a firearm is sneaky and people who do that are not to be trusted. Neither of these statements are facts they are opinions and people have a right to them.

I state this only because my own thread on this topic turned very sour and it was a no win for anyone. So by all means discuss the subject but do not allow your feelings to be hurt or emotions to overule your sound judgement. As someone had stated we are both on the same team. We just play a different position.
 
1. for every one person who is passionate about OC'ing there are five people passionatly against OC.
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I'm not against it, I think it should be legal everywhere.

I just think that it's usually not a wise thing to do. In some circumstances, yes. In most of the circumstances I find myself in, no.
There are people who OC to make a political statement.
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And denigrate those who are unwilling to do the same--this is probably my biggest gripe about the OC "pushers".
 
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There are people who OC to make a political statement.

And denigrate those who are unwilling to do the same--this is probably my biggest gripe about the OC "pushers".
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Johnska I understand where you are coming from and that is exactly why I said that people need to be mindful of their emotions. Read through this thread and look at how many people hurl negitive comments at the OP for his views. It goes both ways and that is why (forgive me for going off topic) I wanted to friendly remind everyone to curb tempers. Civil discussion on any matter is a great and noble thing. But letting something as silly as a temper ruin that causes distaste in everyones mouth.
 
My personal feelings on the matter are irrelivent. Most everyone on this board carries a weapon in some fashion or another. And threads like this often just cause discontempt (I learned the hard way). If someone is interested in OC'ing or CC'ing than post a thread asking people who do so for their opinion on the matter. However threads that try to put the two up against eachother only cause problems. Now I didn't start my thread with the sole intention of causing a fight and I am certainly not asserting that the OP has done so. But I hope those who want to start a thread on this topic look back and see the outcomes.
 
However threads that try to put the two up against eachother only cause problems.
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This thread has a poll, to just get a general idea of who carries concealed vs open carry.

The reason for problems is people who make comments something like "I find it rude and lack of class"..those type of comments are the ones that turn a healthy topic into an argument..
 
The reason for problems is people who make comments something like "I find it rude and lack of class"..those type of comments are the ones that turn a healthy topic into an argument..
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Why? They are entitled to their opinion just like you are.
 
I live is a smaller rural town so most people around here are somewhat familiar with guns. OC in NE Oregon doesn't seam to draw much attention.

the only reason I open carry is because for whatever reason the county sherrif has decided that applying for a permit will only be done by appointment at the head office wich is a half hour drive from here that I just haven't gotten around to doing yet.
 
Why? They are entitled to their opinion just like you are.
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A simple "I perfer.." would be just fine enough. But adding fuel to the fire..well we all know what THAT does. Some opinions start fights. It's common when someone wants a debate.

Theres a saying, "keep your comments to yourself, please"..they didn't come up with that for no reason:rolleyes:
 
After cc in NY for almost 30 years and now living in Arizona, I find open carry here is about as offensive to people as the American flag. Its not a big deal and people consider it a right and a way of life.
It took time to get use too but I was the brain washed one comming to a free state.

kenny b
 
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Why? They are entitled to their opinion just like you are.
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A simple "I perfer.." would be just fine enough. But adding fuel to the fire..well we all know what THAT does. Some opinions start fights. It's common when someone wants a debate.
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Theres a saying, "keep your comments to yourself, please"..they didn't come up with that for no reason
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Isn't this thread opinion based? How many responses would there be if we followed this logic?

OC'ing and CC'ing are almost like political parties.
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Check out the poll results. The OC'ers oughta be glad we're not voting, but thankfully for them, THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO THEIR OPINION.
 
I'm sure most people have stopped reading by now, thats okay.

I was a bit hard on the OP of this thread in my first response, so let me tell it in a little more detail. I DO open carry for work (private, plainclothes security). If I have to stop and get gas or a soda, I don't think twice about walking in, gun in level II holster, getting what I need and leaving.

First and foremost on my mind when I do this is projecting an image consistant with DESERVING to carry a gun. You won't catch me horseplaying or picking up a nudy magazine waiting to pay for gas with my gun on in plain view.

I DON'T go grocery shopping, to the movies, or out to dinner like this. It's not against the law where I work... I just don't need/want the extra attention.
I don't feel 'burdened' by needing to conceal to suit public opinions, but if I'm going to spend some a little time in one location, I prefer to have my gun covered.
 
the only people offended at oc is anti-gun people, and imo they could use some exposure to our rights to carry any way we want. I seldom oc, but when I do, I could care less what anyone thinks. people, cops, or anyone. It is a right of mine, if you're curious about it - ask, and I'll explain it. If it bothers you - look the other way.
 
Open carry is a problem if someone decides you have a nicer gun than they do.

A pipe at the back of the head or some other ambush for your weapon is not unheard of.

The fact that 60% of the people will think you are a dick should influence your opinion. If it does not, then they may just be right.

There is no benefit at all from a tactical perspective. IF you are in duty clothes then fine, otherwise its just you and your ego.
 
I'd be willing to bet that 99% of those that open carry do it for the attention rather than any political statement.

Children seeking attention...

That's not terribly classy.

YMMV...
 
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