Is asking people about their carry weapon okay?

[jbrooks19]

These are boobs:

what are boobs?

 

[repeter1977]

Glad to see that most dont mind answering. Like was pointed out, its the same if someone asks about your ride. I know when i drove my Jeep, I had more then a couple people ask me about it, and with carrying, its a great way to meet like minded people (usually) as well as get information out.

 

[youngda9]

what are boobs?

OC-ers?

 

[Fixer]

I OC regularly. I wouldn't mind someone asking questions about OC or what type of pistol I carry. If you are going to OC then you are to some degree inviting questions either from LEO or fellow gun owners. I will say I would not be thrilled if an anti gun owner decided to try to debate with me my choice. Don't want to lose 15 or 20 minutes of my life in a futile argument.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I don't mind anyone asking. Had a tool get offended once when I declined to remove it from my holster and let him examine it.

 

[JetGirl]

I CC my boobs.

As for the topic, though... It's not a far stretch to imagine that people shopping in a gun store might be carrying. If you study them long enough, you can make the concealed carry method they chose.
Even if they aren't printing, subtle hints give it away. (The repetitive tug on a shirt tail that's not hung up on anything... or the way new-ankle-carriers walk... etc.)

People like CXI wouldn't like me...because at work, I always ask.
"Hey, whatcha carrying there in [name location]?"
Always get a ...then a ...then a which usually leads to a proud description of whatever it is. (To which I normally reply "nice choice"...cuz nobody wants to think they have an ugly baby. )

 

[MrsGungho]

I CC my boobs.

me too

I normally don't ask people what they are carrying either. I CC so I don't have the issue of people asking


I don't think it's wrong to ask though if it is an OC situation

 

[NavyVet]

Since I am not willing to drive to the 1500 to get INGO swag (like a hat or shirt) that identifies me to the rest of the INGO 'family'. OC is the next best thing. Have met more than one INGO member because they saw the sidearm and struck up a friendly conversation.

Wow, did I just admit on a public forum that I OC for attention... My reasons for OC'ing are many, and attention really is not one of them. Meeting other like-minded people is just a benefit of my carry choice.
Most of the sheeple just mutter under their breath and move on.

Feel free to ask questions if you see me. Just remember, the type of questions you ask initially will definitely determine the tone and length of the interaction!!!

 

[Rookie]

I CC my boobs.

me too

THIS is why we need negative rep back!

 

[MrsGungho]

THIS is why we need negative rep back!

 

[JetGirl]

THIS is why we need negative rep back!

Reported.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Yes, it's OK. However some people are not friendly and you'll be rebuffed. Has nothing to do about OC though

 

[hoosierdoc]

These are boobs:

Wow, that's the same pic I posted that was photoshopped a few months back. GROSS

 

[youngda9]

I CC my boobs.

OC must be a deterrent

 

[JetGirl]

OC must be a deterrent

I want to be the only one who knows I have them, until I need them.
You know..."element of surprise" and all that.

 

[schafe]

I CC my boobs.

As for the topic, though... It's not a far stretch to imagine that people shopping in a gun store might be carrying. If you study them long enough, you can make the concealed carry method they chose.
Even if they aren't printing, subtle hints give it away. (The repetitive tug on a shirt tail that's not hung up on anything... or the way new-ankle-carriers walk... etc.)

People like CXI wouldn't like me...because at work, I always ask.
"Hey, whatcha carrying there in [name location]?"
Always get a ...then a ...then a which usually leads to a proud description of whatever it is. (To which I normally reply "nice choice"...cuz nobody wants to think they have an ugly baby. )

That sounds dangerously close to schmoozing! Are you paid on commission or something?

 

[JetGirl]

That sounds dangerously close to schmoozing! Are you paid on commission or something?

No, but the candy is free. So...

 

[1946]

No, but the candy is free. So...

That folks was for the win!!!!

 

[eldirector]

I don't mind at all. I've had folks stop and ask about my Jeep, about my truck, so why not about my gun? If I'm in a hurry, you might get a short answer. But, if I have time, I don't mind chatting about something I'm obviously interested in.

 

[indyjoe]

I'm 16 what is this?

You forgot a lot in 14 or so years. They used to be called lunch.