How common is OC in IN?

TigerGuy · 03-12-2009

I see that Open Carry is legal in Indiana. I wonder how common practice it is? Here in Arizona, at least where I live, I don't see it all that much even though I do it all the time.

ETA: Oh another thing I wanted to ask, but now I don't want to start a new thread on it, what places are off limits for OC/CC in Indiana?

BloodEclipse · 03-12-2009

Many members here OC. I do on occasion and that seems to be becoming more frequent. I have not however noticed people in the public OC'ing. The same can be said though about the public noticing me OCing.

Scutter01 · 03-12-2009

You should read The FAQ.

ATM · 03-12-2009

I think OC is making some gains but still far less common than concealed out in public.

Check out the INGO FAQs.

Specifically post #3 for quick list of off-limits places.

ETA: for the record, I mostly OC and never have problems.

melensdad · 03-12-2009

OC is not very common but is legal. Probably more common in our rural areas and less in our urban/suburban areas . . . but there are some clear exceptions to that as there are open carry breakfasts and meetings that have been held in more populated areas. I occasionally OC, never did it before but find myself doing it more frequently over the past year or two. Never had a problem with it. When I CC in an OWB holster and am wearing a jacket, I very rarely have the jacket closed so the gun is clearly visible when I move, reach for a wallet, etc. Again never had an issue, not even in the banks I frequent.

HICKMAN · 03-12-2009

I've seen quite a few OC around Greenwood area. I saw people I guess just couldn't be cops OC'ing in Walmart and other places. Started doing some research on and ended up here and on glock talk.

I mix OC and CC, still sucks I can't even have a gun in my vehicle at work or kid's school events...

cosermann · 03-12-2009

I've seen 2 people OC in Indiana from '93 to present; one in the Greenwood area, one in the Bloomington area.

Jubbie · 03-12-2009

I've only seen others OC when I've met up with them at OC events. I OC regularly, at least when it's not so cold that I zip up my jacket. There might be a bunch in my area OC'ing, but I'm the type of person who looks at people at face level. Then again I live in a heavily populated area, where most people carrying are probably too nervous to OC.

Turtle · 03-12-2009

I'm starting to open carry on a regular basis as more of a silent protest. I invite others to do the same.

SBG40 · 03-12-2009

QUESTION: i see where there have been oc breakfast's in other county's what about Indianapolis, I do both open carry and conceal carry when its not so cold outside, so lets open the eyes of Indianapolis foke.

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TigerGuy Plinker Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12	How common is OC in IN? I see that Open Carry is legal in Indiana. I wonder how common practice it is? Here in Arizona, at least where I live, I don't see it all that much even though I do it all the time. ETA: Oh another thing I wanted to ask, but now I don't want to start a new thread on it, what places are off limits for OC/CC in Indiana? Last edited by TigerGuy; 03-12-2009 at 01:43. Reason: something else I wanted to ask

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BloodEclipse Sheepdog Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In a glass cage of emotion! Posts: 4,970	Many members here OC. I do on occasion and that seems to be becoming more frequent. I have not however noticed people in the public OC'ing. The same can be said though about the public noticing me OCing. __________________ "It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government." Thomas Paine “The only thing growing faster than the federal deficit and debt is Chris Matthews’ man crush on Obama” Tim Pawlenty

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Scutter01 INGO Bishop of Bacon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Verify range to target, one RFC792 ICMP type 8 packet only, please. Posts: 10,467	You should read The FAQ. __________________ Forum Rules: http://ingunowners.com/forums/introd...e_posting.html Classifieds Rules: http://ingunowners.com/forums/firear...e_posting.html INGO FAQ (recommended): http://ingunowners.com/forums/genera...qs_sticky.html

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ATM BanKing Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Crawfordsville Posts: 5,390	I think OC is making some gains but still far less common than concealed out in public. Check out the INGO FAQs. Specifically post #3 for quick list of off-limits places. ETA: for the record, I mostly OC and never have problems. __________________ -The mind is a terrible thing to taste- Say no to drugs. Say yes to bacon! Last edited by ATM; 03-12-2009 at 11:19.

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HICKMAN Wake Up America Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southport, IN Posts: 4,077	I've seen quite a few OC around Greenwood area. I saw people I guess just couldn't be cops OC'ing in Walmart and other places. Started doing some research on and ended up here and on glock talk. I mix OC and CC, still sucks I can't even have a gun in my vehicle at work or kid's school events... __________________ Got Glock? Join INGO Glockers

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melensdad Master Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lake County / West Creek Posts: 3,760	OC is not very common but is legal. Probably more common in our rural areas and less in our urban/suburban areas . . . but there are some clear exceptions to that as there are open carry breakfasts and meetings that have been held in more populated areas. I occasionally OC, never did it before but find myself doing it more frequently over the past year or two. Never had a problem with it. When I CC in an OWB holster and am wearing a jacket, I very rarely have the jacket closed so the gun is clearly visible when I move, reach for a wallet, etc. Again never had an issue, not even in the banks I frequent.

03-12-2009	#7 (permalink)
cosermann Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,234	I've seen 2 people OC in Indiana from '93 to present; one in the Greenwood area, one in the Bloomington area.

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Jubbie Plinker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana (slacker) Posts: 219	I've only seen others OC when I've met up with them at OC events. I OC regularly, at least when it's not so cold that I zip up my jacket. There might be a bunch in my area OC'ing, but I'm the type of person who looks at people at face level. Then again I live in a heavily populated area, where most people carrying are probably too nervous to OC.

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Turtle Now in Turtle vision! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: INDY Posts: 1,812	I'm starting to open carry on a regular basis as more of a silent protest. I invite others to do the same. __________________ "If the American people ever allow the banks to control the issuance of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property, until their children wake up homless on the continent their fathers conquered." -Thomas Jefferson, 1791 I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

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SBG40 Plinker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Posts: 25	QUESTION: i see where there have been oc breakfast's in other county's what about Indianapolis, I do both open carry and conceal carry when its not so cold outside, so lets open the eyes of Indianapolis foke. __________________ " A WELL REGULATED MILITIA BEING NECESSARY TO THE SECURITY OF A FREE STATE, THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED "

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