OC in Evansville with surprise encounter...

[jwhites4]

I don't post here much, mainly just a lurker but I felt this was something to share. I was in Evansville yesterday with my girlfriend and some friends just shopping and browsing. I was OCing most of the day ( had to CC in the mall) and not a single person said one thing except when I got to Gander Mtn ( OCing again). There I was met by a boy who was about 9 or 10. He just came right up to me and started asking me questions about my gun and was surprisingly knowledgeable about the 1911 platform. Turns out his dad has a few of them. I was pretty happy for a couple reasons; 1) knowing this kid spent time with his dad when most are playing video games, 2) his dad shared an ever growing unpopular notion with his son and he absorbed it all. So, if you are a member of INGO and read this, thank you on behalf of the gun owning community for passing on a set of values to the next generation of gun owners.

 

[Beardown]

Thats great to hear. All too often those experiences aren't great ones now a days.

 

[actaeon277]

I've observed that kids notice OC more than adults.

 

[bluewraith]

I've observed that kids notice OC more than adults.

I think it has something to do with children being more inquisitive then adults. So much of the world is still "new" to them, so they are looking at everything. Kinda like Johnny 5 in Short Circuit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj-qBUWOYfE

 

[churchmouse]

Adults notice they just do not say much to the evil gun over-lord. Some are intimidated by anyone with the stones to OC these days.
OP, thanks for sharing.

 

[actaeon277]

Or because children's eyes are at hip level.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Or because children's eyes are at hip level.

Midgets and dwarfs notice it all the time

 

[Mark 1911]

Very nice story, thanks for sharing. When I first started reading it, I was bracing for yet another negative OC experience story, but was pleasantly surprised. I think you really made a great impression on that young lad - and me! Rep inbound!