In 15 years of open carry I’d say most people don’t even notice that. Exceptions are people sitting down and children at eye level to your firearm. I once talked to a woman while holding my dog on a leash for 20 minutes, before she said “OH! You have a gun!!”. Obviously you get all kinds and some people likely notice but don’t show any signs, but I’d say that’s on the rare side.In my experience, most people are very unobservant. Unless you're open carrying, most people won't pick up on things mentioned in the video. Even open carrying, people frequently don't even notice the gun.
Now, I notice the things mentioned in the video and think many of us do. I assume law enforcement is trained to look for these things as well.
In my experience, most people are very unobservant. Unless you're open carrying, most people won't pick up on things mentioned in the video. Even open carrying, people frequently don't even notice the gun.
Now, I notice the things mentioned in the video and think many of us do. I assume law enforcement is trained to look for these things as well.
I believe more people notice than say something. Maybe a 50/50 minus the ones that are not buried in their phone. Most know (areas of the state and or country obviously vary this) but most folks know it is legal if it is (which one probably wouldn’t be in that case)In 15 years of open carry I’d say most people don’t even notice that. Exceptions are people sitting down and children at eye level to your firearm. I once talked to a woman while holding my dog on a leash for 20 minutes, before she said “OH! You have a gun!!”. Obviously you get all kinds and some people likely notice but don’t show any signs, but I’d say that’s on the rare side.
I would suspect that people carrying firearms are more likely to notice other people doing the same. Then there’s always the guy that claims he can spot all concealed weapons…….
A couple of common questions I get open carry are, “Is that legal?” “Why are you carrying a gun?” And do you REALLY need to carry a gun here in little ol xxxxxx? So, some people do notice, but I’d guess a minority. Plus, I like to have a ready, valid, non threatening answer to those and other questions should someone notice and decide to ask questions. I enjoy talking to people, and try my best to be a good “ambassador” for open carry. I’ve probably had several hundred conversations about guns/open carry and seven negative ones in 15 years. Which wouldn’t have happened if I was well concealed.
... Don't show your buddies, or brag it up at the bar. Your private business is yours.
Loose lips, sink shipsI don't think enough is said about this. Loose lips sink ships. Keep your yap shut.
That's not how you spell "continue".My takeaway after watching the video is that I should put away the Punisher t-shirt and BDU pants and start dressing like a grandmother.
My takeaway after watching the video is that I should put away the Punisher t-shirt and BDU pants and start dressing like a grandmother.
That's not how you spell "continue".
I agree with the assessment that (mostly) only people who carry will ever notice an EDC properly carried. I am 6' and 215#, I have lots of places to put various size guns. My youngest (41) daughter (41) is 5' and 120#. She is a weight-lifter, and it shows. She utilizes a few carry options that I think are way too obvious: belly band, 4 o'clock IWB or appendix, all covered with a light sweater. I keep telling her, "If I can see it, so can others." She has told me a few times, "Dad, NOBODY looking at me is looking for a gun. I'd have to wear it around my neck, hanging between the girls for any GUY to notice it."
Yes they are. I got a chuckle the other night on my way to a match. I had a safari land GLS on my right Hip, empty as the gun was bagged. pulled up next to my neighbor LEO to have a chat. During our discussion He casually asked me if I'm headed to a match.I assume law enforcement is trained to look for these things as well.