Old Grump
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357 or 41 mag in leather holster with FBI cant as the most powerful weapon I could carry in a small package that won't get in the way of sitting or getting in and out of cars.
open carry a Sig P229 or a Springfield XD 45 ACP. The stainless steel XD magazines attract a LOT more attention than blackened magazines.
In my case I dress nicer, if I haven't shaved that day I don't open carry. I also go out of my way to be nice, approachable and smile. If I'm planning on open carrying I'll use a retention holster but I also OC in my CCW holster occasionally.
Amazing, just amazing. You folks have guns that you haven't figured out how to conceal. My state has OC, I still CC and my usual CC is a full size .357 in a shoulder rig under a very lightweight carry vest. I'd bet with a little effort, most of you could figure out a way to carry the guns you want too.
Happiness Is A Warm Gun said:Nice thing about OC laws on top of CC laws is it eliminates issues like "printing". There is no "printing" in VA. No way to get a bogus "brandishing" charge because someone accidentally saw my weapon when I got something from top shelf in the store.
To me "open carry" means I can carry concealed but not worry if I print of inadvertently expose my pistol.
if there was a no-problem acceptance of open carry...none of this "Armed to the terror" sheepdip...
And if there was:
"Good morning, Officer Friendly."
"Good morning to you sir. That's a fine-lookin' piece you've got there. Have a nice day."
Jimenez J40 40mm AC 130
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Here in Va you can't have your cake and eat it too. If you are carrying concealed then it must be concealed 100% of the time. If open carried then it must be uncovered 100% of the time. Anything different and you may find yourself in front of a judge.To me "open carry" means I can carry concealed but not worry if I print of inadvertently expose my pistol.
Majic said:Here in Va you can't have your cake and eat it too. If you are carrying concealed then it must be concealed 100% of the time. If open carried then it must be uncovered 100% of the time. Anything different and you may find yourself in front of a judge.
1911Tuner said:And if there was:
"Good morning, Officer Friendly."
"Good morning to you sir. That's a fine-lookin' piece you've got there. Have a nice day."
What I would change is my carry gear. I would want a holster with some degree of retention (at least a thumb break strap) instead of the open-top holsters I favor for concealment, so someone cannot come along, yank my gun and run away - or shoot me! - with it.
Here in Va you can't have your cake and eat it too. If you are carrying concealed then it must be concealed 100% of the time. If open carried then it must be uncovered 100% of the time. Anything different and you may find yourself in front of a judge.