arcaneadam
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So yesterday I went out and about for the first time open carrying. I grew up in Kalifornia, where carrying of any sort is rare and recently OC has been outlawed. I joined the Army young and spent ten years in the south before going back to Kali a few years ago, so guns have been a normal part of my life. I hated living in CA as an adult. I was never aware, as a kid, of all the ridiculous laws (guns and others) the state has. So earlier this year the wife and I moved the family to NID.
It's been great. We've been here a few months and after getting settled in we went to the Kootenai Sheriff's Office a couple weeks ago to apply for our CCW's. After getting a new handgun the other day I decided not to wait and start OC'ing.
So yesterday I strapped on my new XD and headed out to Wally World in Post Falls with my son. I think I got a few looks in the check out line, but other then that nothing. I also wore it out later that night when my wife and went out to eat for date night. Other then the conversations her and I had about it no one said anything. It is such a drastic change from the communist state I grew up in. Even living in a solidly red district north of LA, people there are just too timid and scared. There was one guy who used to OC religiously in my town (before it was banned) and he was always getting hassled by the LASD.
I honestly think around here people either don't notice or just don't care because they are all familiar enough with firearms to not be scared.
It was a great experience and I think even once I get my CCW I may still carry OC. Honestly I like the idea of carrying OC, or at least OWB with just a shirt semi covering, because it allows for a more full size pistol. I think the only thing I worried about was carrying in the car because state law is a bit vague on what actually constitutes being openly visible when in a car. I also worried a little that my shirt would accidentally end up covering it up. Both are why I'll be glad when my CCW comes in, so that neither situation would be reason for concern.
It's been great. We've been here a few months and after getting settled in we went to the Kootenai Sheriff's Office a couple weeks ago to apply for our CCW's. After getting a new handgun the other day I decided not to wait and start OC'ing.
So yesterday I strapped on my new XD and headed out to Wally World in Post Falls with my son. I think I got a few looks in the check out line, but other then that nothing. I also wore it out later that night when my wife and went out to eat for date night. Other then the conversations her and I had about it no one said anything. It is such a drastic change from the communist state I grew up in. Even living in a solidly red district north of LA, people there are just too timid and scared. There was one guy who used to OC religiously in my town (before it was banned) and he was always getting hassled by the LASD.
I honestly think around here people either don't notice or just don't care because they are all familiar enough with firearms to not be scared.
It was a great experience and I think even once I get my CCW I may still carry OC. Honestly I like the idea of carrying OC, or at least OWB with just a shirt semi covering, because it allows for a more full size pistol. I think the only thing I worried about was carrying in the car because state law is a bit vague on what actually constitutes being openly visible when in a car. I also worried a little that my shirt would accidentally end up covering it up. Both are why I'll be glad when my CCW comes in, so that neither situation would be reason for concern.