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[2rocky]

Please forgive me since I grew up in a "No Open Carry" State. I did however spend time in Idaho where while working in the backcountry was instructed to carry whenever I was out with stock. The next year in Oregon, I was asked to keep the pistol in my saddlebags so as not to intimidate the guests.

My question is

"Is there an expectation from the gun owning community in Open Carry states that if you have a handgun, you will wear it on your person?"

Where I am now it would be considered a vulgar display of firepower in town or on the ranch around the buildings or a gathering of people. I even got chewed out for bringing a rifle not in a case into a gun store...

So I'm curious...If I go to Texas am I going to be judged for my choice or lack of of firearm accessories to my outfit? Ben Lamb mentioned BBQ guns...

 

[Ben Lamb]

Texas allows for open carry of swords too, so be sure to add a nice broadsword or katana to the ensemble as well.

 

[noharleyyet]

That T shirt is definitely a faux paus when you're packing 3 open.

 

[Ben Lamb]

That T shirt is definitely a faux paus when you're packing 3 open.

Don't EVEN get him started on the footwear folks.

 

[noharleyyet]

Texas allows for open carry of swords too, so be sure to add a nice broadsword or katana to the ensemble as well.

...and skateboards.

 

[bullbugle307]

Use common sense and who cares what anyone thinks. It's not a fashion choice.

 

[bullbugle307]

Or is it?

 

[2rocky]

Texas allows for open carry of swords too, so be sure to add a nice broadsword or katana to the ensemble as well.

I was thinking this might be the accepted ensemble:

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

Texas allows for open carry of swords too, so be sure to add a nice broadsword or katana to the ensemble as well.

Rapier... keep if classy.

 

[Ben Lamb]

The sabre is always a solid choice.

Grey, not so much. It's spring. Your fashion needs to reflect that.

 

[BucksnDucks]

Although I live in CA, my county is somewhat rural and mostly conservative. Even with the crazy state gun laws CCW permits are abundant and readily available to anyone who completes paperwork and background.
Not too long ago CA flirted with a strange form of open carry where the chamber had to be empty. I never understood the concept of displaying an unloaded pistol in a public setting. It seemed nothing more than posing or showing off your shiny 1911.
I would always think that open carry guy was just the first target if things went south.
I believe it is the quiet one to be most dangerous. The dude minding his business with cauliflower ears and polo shirt over the loud guy with sunglasses and a TapOut T-shirt. Even if open carry became legal, I would only carry concealed.

 

[TOGIE]

colorado is open carry (except denver county).

for me it's sort of a "read the room" thing. is open carrying in most places in colorado doing the 2A more good than harm in the public eyes?

right or wrong, the more people open carry in grocery stores and Target in a state like this the more i imagine suburban parents will be calling their lawmakers to ask why people need to carry loaded pistols everywhere they go.

that said, basically nobody open carries here, it's a non issue. i never have in a non public land place.

 

[VikingsGuy]

WTF - If you feel the need to carry 3 handguns at one time to go to the grocery store you are living in the wrong neighborhood.

 

[noharleyyet]

I was thinking this might be the accepted ensemble:

 

[VikingsGuy]

Open carry is allowed with a "shall issue" carry permit in MN, but even in the rural parts of the state it is extremely unusual to see blatant open carry. In fact most of the personal defense people I have heard speak say open carry is the dumb way to stay armed and safe - no need to advertise who has a gun.

 

[noharleyyet]

WTF - If you feel the need to carry 3 handguns at one time to go to the grocery store you are living in the wrong neighborhood.

Know how I know you've never been to Houston?

 

[Beignet]

I like the addition of the chain wallet just in case a sneaky pickpocket tries to temp fate.

Can never be too careful.

 

[noharleyyet]

Not in public & less than a half dozen times at the deer lease. They aren't comfortable.

Might hafta try the shoulder rig under the kimono around the house tho...

 

[nhenry]

Kansas has open carry and I hardly see anyone carrying. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen it except once. No one would complain, but it's not expected. Everyone conceals though; it's legal here without a license too.

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

Not in public & less than a half dozen times at the deer lease. They aren't comfortable.

Might hafta try the shoulder rig under the kimono around the house tho...

wait a second... are you actually Nicholai Hel? I mean it would explain so much...