GeorgeMasonFan
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I guess first off I am new to this forum having come here courtesy of our friends at FoxNews and their coverage of the Newport Buyback story.
Living in Oregon for ten years now and have had my CHL for as long as nine of those I think. Generally I carry concealed for a couple of reasons, first and foremost is I am not someone who likes to attract attention. Not meaning to disparage those who choose open carry just stating my personality is one that will defend myself when I have to but otherwise choose to avoid conflict. Also another reason I choose to carry concealed is that I've never made time to research legalities of open carry.
This brings me to my question, often times I carry on my belt and wear a long jacket. This usually isn't a problem when I am out and about however on the occasion when we stop for dinner or something I would always go through and remove my firearm and holster from my belt and lock it in my car out of concern for attracting undue attention when taking off my jacket in a restaurant. Should I be concerned or am I just being overly paranoid? Also with budget cutbacks locally for LE and such I am just in a mode of carrying more often.
Thanks.
Living in Oregon for ten years now and have had my CHL for as long as nine of those I think. Generally I carry concealed for a couple of reasons, first and foremost is I am not someone who likes to attract attention. Not meaning to disparage those who choose open carry just stating my personality is one that will defend myself when I have to but otherwise choose to avoid conflict. Also another reason I choose to carry concealed is that I've never made time to research legalities of open carry.
This brings me to my question, often times I carry on my belt and wear a long jacket. This usually isn't a problem when I am out and about however on the occasion when we stop for dinner or something I would always go through and remove my firearm and holster from my belt and lock it in my car out of concern for attracting undue attention when taking off my jacket in a restaurant. Should I be concerned or am I just being overly paranoid? Also with budget cutbacks locally for LE and such I am just in a mode of carrying more often.
Thanks.