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dougwg
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 12:15 am |
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I open carry everywhere I can.
From at home to at work to the grocery store to the gas station to the local party store.
I open carry while at my local homebrew store and while picking up parts for work.
This Friday I plan on open carrying at the Westland Fireworks too.
I wonder if I should wear my 229 in the thigh rig as it is a better retention holster then my OWB for my .38 J frame. I'll be around lots of people and retention is important you know.
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Furner
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 12:17 am |
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My biggest problem when I OC is I dont like how my belt looks. I love how it feels and works, but it is a well-used tan Wilderness belt. I think it sticks out more than the gun does. I need to get a good leather gunbelt. I need a good leather belt period, but especially one suited for gun support.
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ghostrider
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 12:30 am |
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Furner wrote: My biggest problem when I OC is I dont like how my belt looks. I love how it feels and works, but it is a well-used tan Wilderness belt. I think it sticks out more than the gun does. I need to get a good leather gunbelt. I need a good leather belt period, but especially one suited for gun support.
You might check with Rylee's. They had a Don Hume belt that was dressy looking, yet offered good support. It may not be your size, but would give you an idea of what it's like.
That is, if your looking to get something different than the Wilderness belt.
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Furner
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 12:32 am |
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ghostrider wrote: Furner wrote: My biggest problem when I OC is I dont like how my belt looks. I love how it feels and works, but it is a well-used tan Wilderness belt. I think it sticks out more than the gun does. I need to get a good leather gunbelt. I need a good leather belt period, but especially one suited for gun support.
You might check with Rylee's. They had a Don Hume belt that was dressy looking, yet offered good support. It may not be your size, but would give you an idea of what it's like.
That is, if your looking to get something different than the Wilderness belt.
Ill have to check it out. I have been so busy lately I have not had time to go downstairs when I am there. I am a skinny guy though so sometimes I have a hard time finding stores with my size (32 or 34) in stock. But it is worth a try.
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ghostrider
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 12:48 am |
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Furner wrote: ghostrider wrote: Furner wrote: My biggest problem when I OC is I dont like how my belt looks. I love how it feels and works, but it is a well-used tan Wilderness belt. I think it sticks out more than the gun does. I need to get a good leather gunbelt. I need a good leather belt period, but especially one suited for gun support.
You might check with Rylee's. They had a Don Hume belt that was dressy looking, yet offered good support. It may not be your size, but would give you an idea of what it's like.
That is, if your looking to get something different than the Wilderness belt.
Ill have to check it out. I have been so busy lately I have not had time to go downstairs when I am there. I am a skinny guy though so sometimes I have a hard time finding stores with my size (32 or 34) in stock. But it is worth a try.
He only has one, and it difinitely isn't your size (40). I just thought it would give you a good idea of what they are like incase you want to get one.
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starshooter231
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 08:18 pm |
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OCed at Walmart in Big Rapids around 3am this morning zero problems.
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DrTodd
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Posted: Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm |
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1) I OCed @ Walmart last Saturday (6/28) in Grandville 1-1.5hrs; no problems.
2) OCed in the Dollar store in Standale on LK Michigan Drive and at Shawmut Hills Sales and Service, a motorcycle dealer in GR also on LK Mich Dr. At the Dollar Store people noticed when I stood in line and one of two men talking to each other turned, looked, and turned to the other, nudged him w/ his arm and looked at my pistol, the other male then nodded. No problems.
3) OCed around downtown GR and stopped in many downtown stores, no problems. Most of these stores were within a block or two of the PD station.
Result: No problems
Last edited on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm by DrTodd
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boom357
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Posted: Fri Jul 4th, 2008 04:31 am |
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I called the Westland city attorney's office and posed the question of OC. The response was 'We'd lock your a## up if you tried to do that here'.
My city is well known with the Wayne County's DA's office for being bass ackwards. So until useless Mike Cox gets out of bed with with one of his concubines, we really don't have a definitve ruling to practice our Constitutional right.
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dougwg
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Posted: Fri Jul 4th, 2008 06:31 am |
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Who said that to you? Was that a direct quote? What charge would they lock your ass up for?
Are you going to the fireworks on sunday? 
Last edited on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 06:32 am by dougwg
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johnsteele
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Posted: Fri Jul 4th, 2008 02:46 pm |
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WARCHILD wrote: ... I paid for my tools and as I was walking out the door, man #2 with the phone says: "Don't run off, I've already called the police". ...
That's hilarious. He's "ordering" a man with a firearm not to leave. I suppose he was too thick to see the irony in all of that. He is so concerned about your firearm that he calls the cops but he is clearly not so afraid that won't confront you. Hilarious.
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DickTracy1953
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Posted: Sat Jul 5th, 2008 01:41 am |
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I was wonder what the minimum requirements were for a holster to be a holster. My question is: I have a leather band the is about one and one half inches wide that secures a handgun on your belt. The sidearm therefor is almost completely exposed, inclusive of the muzzel. Is this a holster.
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WARCHILD
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Posted: Sat Jul 5th, 2008 01:47 am |
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DickTracy1953 wrote: I was wonder what the minimum requirements were for a holster to be a holster. My question is: I have a leather band the is about one and one half inches wide that secures a handgun on your belt. The sidearm therefor is almost completely exposed, inclusive of the muzzel. Is this a holster.
You bet; I use primarily a Don Hume (same style as a Yauqu Slide) Sorry I can't post a pic of it (don't know how). I love this style of holster. Good retention, good looks, and lets virtually your whole gun be seen. On my Taurus it only covers the trigger housing and ejection port of the slide.
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DrTodd
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Posted: Sat Jul 5th, 2008 06:37 am |
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I oc'd at Grandville' 4th of July Parade and at the fireworks later in the evening. No problems at all. At the parade, standing on public property, I stood and spoke w/ a Grandville Police Officer for approximately 2 minutes. He did look at me and had to have noticed my pistol (It is a Glock 23 with with the 15 round clip extending approximately 1 inch beyond the butt of the grip.) He never questioned it and seemed friendly during the conversation.
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theboyzmom
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Posted: Sat Jul 5th, 2008 11:05 pm |
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| Ok - I am now a FIRM believer in OC. Today on the way up north for a baby shower, I stopped to get gas on Washington in Saginaw - right in front of St. Mary's. I went in paid for my gas, with my gun and without problems. When I came out and was pumping my gas, I was watching this guy wander around looking in cars ect. In all honesty, my radar was going off and I was pretty sure he was not looking for anything good. anyway, I had covered my gun with my shirt when I came out of the store - not on purpose but I had a loose untucked shirt on. When I started watching this guy I uncovered the gun and had my hand on it. Not really grasping it, but ready if need be. Soon enough this guy comes over and starts to approch me. As a woman alone, I am sure he figured me for a good target. He comes up to about 8 or so feet away and I say to him, can I help you? He looks me up and down (my gun in out of his sight on the far side of my body) and says he is looking for money and where is my purse. Well, I looked him in the eye and said that was not his concern. The next thing out of his mouth is, well i ain't got a gun or anything (which makes me thing he may have) and I look him square in the eye, turn a bit with my hand on the grip of my gun and say "well, I do and it is loaded" His eyes were HUGE! He said are you a cop or something and am I in trouble? I said I am not a cop, but come any closer and you may be in trouble. He turned and RAN away! How cool is that? Since it was just me and my almost two year old (who slept through the entire thing) I may not have faired as well if I was not carrying and willing to show the gun to him. I will now not have ANY problem with letting the world know I carry and that I AM prepared to use it.
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WARCHILD
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Posted: Sat Jul 5th, 2008 11:14 pm |
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OUTSTANDING
Way to go mom! I'm extremely glad you came out of it well. As I say;
STAY INFORMED, STAY ARMED, AND STAY SAFE!
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mastiff69
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Posted: Sun Jul 6th, 2008 01:51 am |
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| OC all day today left Battle creek mi went to Kendallville Ind. 90 + miles on motorcycle stopped and looked over a dozen or more semi tractors that are for sale in ind. Then Oc all the way back to Battle creek Mi. and the rest of the day around town no problems.
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DickTracy1953
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Posted: Sun Jul 6th, 2008 10:17 pm |
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What are the rules for transporting a sidearm when you are riding a motorcycle. Since you are in plain view can you open carry and would that be the same for a moped or bike.
Is this what you are saying about open carrying all day.
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DickTracy1953
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Posted: Sun Jul 6th, 2008 10:18 pm |
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Oh, I forgot... what about being horseback. No.. I'm serious with this question.
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Graydon
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Posted: Mon Jul 7th, 2008 05:52 am |
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| OC'd today in Target and Joanne fabrics in Flint and Home Depot in Fenton. Noone said a thing but I don't think too many saw it either.
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Venator
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Posted: Mon Jul 7th, 2008 06:38 pm |
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DickTracy1953 wrote: Oh, I forgot... what about being horseback. No.. I'm serious with this question.
On horse back you would be okay. It's not a vehicle. If you don't have a CPL there has been some concern about OC on a motorcycle. Some say it has to be unloaded and in a case. Others have said this only applies to long guns and pistols are exempt. So in regards to the motorcycle you may want to ask the State Police on their website. They get back to you fairly quick.Last edited on Thu Jul 31st, 2008 07:35 pm by Venator
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