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BB62 wrote:
Actually, I did stumble accross this site by accident and decided one day on a whime to oc to see how it was. Despite the fact that the one encounter i had was not a bad one, It still "hit home" the potential consquences. I have oc before, but only as a Uniformed security guard. No one ever questions the security guard standing at his post, or calls the cops on the s/o oc at his post(unless he is acting like a moron).
I think i also stated that i do belive in oc, but i thought i pointed out I was nervous about it due to the fact that sure, its not illegal to oc, but the could still hit you with disturbing the peace, and creating a public nuasance if they felt the urge to do so.
The last thing i need is for my very young son to see his father get slammed to the pavement and taser'd or shot to death by some cop who didnt agree or didnt understand the legalities of open carry. I even visted the fT wayne police dept forums and there was a post about oc, and a rep from the fwp said that the police will come up and talk to run your name and id and stuff. ITs guaruanteed to happen every time a cop sees you in ft.Wayne, its standard policy according to him. They even have a set S.O.P in regards to how they walk talk and act and approach the person.
I practice alot more them most of the police offficers i know, including my uncle who is a 26 year vet, he and most of his colleges(spelling?) only practice enough to qualify. I practice at minimum of 2hours plus twice month, most of the time at least once a week. In that time, i practice my basics, my concealment draw, drawing and firing on the move, instinctive shooting, and front site only shooting. At home i am constantly dryfiring and drawing my unloaded pistol every convienient oppurtunity I get. I do not have the cash to attend gunsite or TDI or the like, so i must make due. I feel i am doing my best to reasonably protect my self. There is no need for the rudeness you are feeding me. '
I would love to get to gether with a someone or group of Hoosiers from this board for a time out on the town oc style, that would go along way to helping my confidence.
I just have a hard time getting the words of the senator out of my head.
"most would consider open carry to be abberent behavior and not something a person of sound mind and judgement would do."
While i whish i could strap both my full size guns on and oc to my hearts content, that senator represents the will of the majority, and that veiw he expresses is most likely the veiws of those he represents. So you must understand were i am coming form.
BB62 wrote:
ijusam wrote:"he is exercising his right to self defense"BB62 wrote:BB62 I think your outta line here. he is exercising his right to self defense. he has taken responsibility for his own personal safety for the past 5 years, which is probably as long as he has been legal to have a LTCH. If he is not comfortable open carrying then fine, its his right. as for "push the limits" that is a personal choice, some are more politically active than others. He is a GUN CARRYING BROTHER, and honest about his fears and motives.I think you have made the right decision. Exercising of RIGHTS is something that people just shouldn't do - bad things may come of it.
It is infinitely better to let those braver (or stupider?) than you "push the limits".
May the master's whip lie softly on your back.
No, obtaining an LTCH is NOT exercising a right - it is a request fora privilege.
"he has taken responsibility for his own personal safety for the past 5 years, which is probably as long as he has been legal to have a LTCH"
It is not necessary for him (or anyone else) to carry a gun in order to take responsibility for his personal safety. BTW - LTCH can beissued to 18 year olds in IN.
In a previous post he wrote: "He was nice and polite and i politely told him that In has no law making it illegal to oc"
I'm sorry, but doesn't it seem strange to you that someone who 1) has acquired a LTCH, and 2) knows the law well enough to say "there's no law against it" hasn't fully considered the ramifications of OC? But no, he gets challenged once and all of a sudden the totality of the exposure hits home? How many people do you know that casuallydecide one day "Heck, I'm just gonna OC!". To me it justdoesn't add up.
But, I agree, and I was wrong about one thing - I misread his desire to OC in order to exercisea right, instead it just seems that merely discovering this site a week ago was enough of an "inspiration".
I therefore apologize for and take back my comment "May the master's whip lie softly on your back."
Actually, I did stumble accross this site by accident and decided one day on a whime to oc to see how it was. Despite the fact that the one encounter i had was not a bad one, It still "hit home" the potential consquences. I have oc before, but only as a Uniformed security guard. No one ever questions the security guard standing at his post, or calls the cops on the s/o oc at his post(unless he is acting like a moron).
I think i also stated that i do belive in oc, but i thought i pointed out I was nervous about it due to the fact that sure, its not illegal to oc, but the could still hit you with disturbing the peace, and creating a public nuasance if they felt the urge to do so.
The last thing i need is for my very young son to see his father get slammed to the pavement and taser'd or shot to death by some cop who didnt agree or didnt understand the legalities of open carry. I even visted the fT wayne police dept forums and there was a post about oc, and a rep from the fwp said that the police will come up and talk to run your name and id and stuff. ITs guaruanteed to happen every time a cop sees you in ft.Wayne, its standard policy according to him. They even have a set S.O.P in regards to how they walk talk and act and approach the person.
I practice alot more them most of the police offficers i know, including my uncle who is a 26 year vet, he and most of his colleges(spelling?) only practice enough to qualify. I practice at minimum of 2hours plus twice month, most of the time at least once a week. In that time, i practice my basics, my concealment draw, drawing and firing on the move, instinctive shooting, and front site only shooting. At home i am constantly dryfiring and drawing my unloaded pistol every convienient oppurtunity I get. I do not have the cash to attend gunsite or TDI or the like, so i must make due. I feel i am doing my best to reasonably protect my self. There is no need for the rudeness you are feeding me. '
I would love to get to gether with a someone or group of Hoosiers from this board for a time out on the town oc style, that would go along way to helping my confidence.
I just have a hard time getting the words of the senator out of my head.
"most would consider open carry to be abberent behavior and not something a person of sound mind and judgement would do."
While i whish i could strap both my full size guns on and oc to my hearts content, that senator represents the will of the majority, and that veiw he expresses is most likely the veiws of those he represents. So you must understand were i am coming form.