[HerrGlock]

http://www.policeone.com/off-duty/ar...arry-citizens/
Open carry is gaining momentum in areas of the country that won’t allow concealed carry permits, or where those permits are so highly restricted as to be all but impossible to obtain. Debates and arguments for and against open carry are fueling increasing concerns and outright alarm on both sides.

[coondog22554]

" Understand that — as with any belief that people feel strongly about — open carry is a form of political protest."

[RussP]

Some quotes from the article:

It is always the intent of the person, not the firearm, that matters.


A side note to the citizen carrying openly: You should expect to be contacted law enforcement. You should expect to be feared by some, and considered to be a person of interest to many. Understand that by wearing a weapon in the open, you raise the perceived threat level in the eyes of law enforcement and other citizens. Friendly behavior goes a long way. People key on behavior rather than the weapon. Most folks respond well to a smile, polite behavior or a warm hello rather than a cold stare. I recommend that approach. You will be surprised how many people respond in a positive manner when you do that. Actually, this holds true on both sides of an open carry discussion, contact, or encounter...

[Steve in Az]

The reason there is "increasing concerns and outright alarm on both sides" is because the liberal agenda has tried to make gun ownership a "shameful" thing---and largely succeeded. It's your RIGHT, exercise it. The mamby-pambys will come around in time.

In the words of Uncle Ted "the second amendment is my concealed carry permit."

[WHEC724]

"6.) It still takes time to draw and load the firearm. It can be done in around two seconds for well trained individuals. As with any contact, watch the hands and body language. "

'Very naive statement here. I'm also surprised by the author's assumption that all open-carry is a political statement. I found the article to be very poor and mis-informed advice.

[Thorazine]

3.) Targeting open carry by finding ways to charge people with other violations and then ticketing or arresting them may backfire and could be very expensive in the long run. One of the universities in Utah apparently tried this approach and it was leaked to the press. Now we run into civil liberties violations, etc.

Ahh shucks! =(

[A6Gator]

I thought it was a thoughtful, well-written article.

[glock75]

Good article. I liked it.

[kensteele]

I don't do sigs but if I did, this would be mine:

"In the end, we have to look at what the law allows and be able to deal with a legal activity, regardless of our personal feelings on the matter."

I personally think the article is pretty good.

[Bren]

Originally Posted by Steve in Az

The reason there is "increasing concerns and outright alarm on both sides" is because the liberal agenda has tried to make gun ownership a "shameful" thing---and largely succeeded. It's your RIGHT, exercise it. The mamby-pambys will come around in time.

In the words of Uncle Ted "the second amendment is my concealed carry permit."

Really?

I've carried guns since before I was old enough to vote and everybody in my family, young, old, male or female, owns and carries guns. But when I see some stranger walking around a store with a gun, my first thought is not a warm fuzzy feeling that he's a potential shooting buddy. If that's your first reaction, you'll need a lot more than a gun to protect yourself in the real world.

I'm just getting tired of minivan commandos who got their first gun last year, acting like they are saviors of gun ownership who are going to liberate everybody's minds with open carry. They're the worst enemies gun owners have right now.

[kensteele]

Originally Posted by Bren

Really?

I've carried guns since before I was old enough to vote and everybody in my family, young, old, male or female, owns and carries guns. But when I see some stranger walking around a store with a gun, my first thought is not a warm fuzzy feeling that he's a potential shooting buddy. If that's your first reaction, you'll need a lot more than a gun to protect yourself in the real world.

I'm just getting tired of minivan commandos who got their first gun last year, acting like they are saviors of gun ownership who are going to liberate everybody's minds with open carry. They're the worst enemies gun owners have right now.

"Even if you don’t agree with open carry, stay objective and keep your feelings to yourself."

[Mayhem like Me]

Originally Posted by kensteele

"Even if you don’t agree with open carry, stay objective and keep your feelings to yourself."

Pot meet kettle! you don't own this site!

[GioaJack]

Originally Posted by kensteele

"Even if you don’t agree with open carry, stay objective and keep your feelings to yourself."

Do you actually understand the concept of an open forum?


Jack

[kensteele]

The PoliceOne Firearms Corner
with Ron Avery

Here are some thoughts to ponder as well as tips to go by.

"5.Even if you don’t agree with open carry, stay objective and keep your feelings to yourself."

http://www.policeone.com/off-duty/ar...arry-citizens/

Originally Posted by swatbwana

Pot meet kettle! you don't own this site!

Originally Posted by GioaJack

Do you actually understand the concept of an open forum?


Jack

It's a quote from the article, did you even read it?

If you would spend more time listening to good advice.....

[PEC-Memphis]

Originally Posted by GioaJack

Do you actually understand the concept of an open forum?


Jack

Jack - you always make me chuckle.

[Gunnut 45/454]

Quote:
3.) Targeting open carry by finding ways to charge people with other violations and then ticketing or arresting them may backfire and could be very expensive in the long run. One of the universities in Utah apparently tried this approach and it was leaked to the press. Now we run into civil liberties violations, etc.

Wow! Can't charge someone for exersising there right to carry so lets trump up any charge we can!! I think this is one cop that needs to loose his job! This is exactly the type we don't need enforcing the laws!

[GeorgiaRedfish]

Let the cop bashing begin!

[Steve in Az]

Originally Posted by Bren

I'm just getting tired of minivan commandos who got their first gun last year, acting like they are saviors of gun ownership who are going to liberate everybody's minds with open carry. They're the worst enemies gun owners have right now.

First gun? Commando? Look at your avatar there, junior.

The partially-committed, such as yourself, "behaving" for the rest of the public are the worst threat to our rights--In my opinion.

BTW, I'm 49, have owned guns since I can remember, and an Army war veteran. Maybe get your facts straight before running your mouth.

...oh, and I've never owned a mini van.

Is that "Bren" as in Bren-Ten? And I'm the commando...

[eracer]

The fear of open carry is just that - FEAR.

A criminal with the intent to commit a crime using a firearm is a criminal whether that firearm is concealed or not.

Likewise, a law-abiding citizen is not more likely to use a weapon when he or she carries it openly.

These are simple truths.

My 'feeling' is that open carry tends to alarm police, and criminals alike. Criminals should NEVER be allowed to feel comfortable around me, and police have nothing to fear.

[Toorop]

Originally Posted by Gunnut 45/454

Quote:
3.) Targeting open carry by finding ways to charge people with other violations and then ticketing or arresting them may backfire and could be very expensive in the long run. One of the universities in Utah apparently tried this approach and it was leaked to the press. Now we run into civil liberties violations, etc.

Wow! Can't charge someone for exersising there right to carry so lets trump up any charge we can!! I think this is one cop that needs to loose his job! This is exactly the type we don't need enforcing the laws!

Well if they didn't break the law they could not "trump up any charge they can" could they. I am sorry but it is not the fault of the officer that the open carry ccw warrior was breaking the law while open carrying. Do you think officers are at fault when they arrest a murderer who just shot someone with a handgun and is now openly carrying a weapon around? Should the officer be fired because they trumped up charges for someone who broke the law?

[jdavionic]

Interesting opinions. I thought the opinion on the time for loading was inaccurate; however I think his general point was that while faster than drawing from concealed, it still takes time. And assessing hands and body language are key to assessing the person's intentions.

[jdavionic]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaRedfish

Let the cop bashing begin!

Not sure why folks would do that here. The guy's opinions are based on walking in his shoes (LE shoes, to be specific). It's a different perspective than mine and many others here. I don't agree with all of the opinions that he posted (e.g., it's a political statement). However from his perspective that represents his opinion.

[RussP]

Back to the top for holesinpaper.

[BlayGlock]

Also a good article like his ccw one. I hope some more LEOs weigh in. In Texas we do not have open carry yet so it is not an issue here.

[HexHead]

In a lot of situations, this will get you tazed.

5.) Even if you don’t agree with open carry, stay objective and keep your feelings to yourself. It is the behavior of the person — not the gun — that we key on. If they get annoyed and start protesting you, remember that unless they are threatening you with harm, they have a right to voice their opinion, even if they raise their voice at you.