Do you open carry?

[okierider]

Not even close...

...this one is only 2 years old.

I've probably done worse than that.

I said "a" winner !! Not "the" winner!! Share the love Man!!

 

[jackinok09]

I open carry anytime I'm out. But I am not generally around anyone. If I'm in town generally have it covered not because of bg. But don't want to upset the old ladies and kids.

 

[JoeUSooner]

I've never intentionally tried to "open" carry. To me, the negatives outweigh the positives. Arguable point, I suppose.

But the other day, I got out of a barber's chair with less-than-optimal results. [Haircuts are not enjoyable experiences anymore, since my hair is not only turning gray, it's turning loose! ]

Didn't know until it was too late, but the bottom of my sweater had caught - it raised up over my pistol's grip - on the chair's arm as I sat down. When I later stood back up, my XD was plainly visible. Despite deafening silence as I paid... my barber nicely bid me "good day" before I thanked him and exited. Didn't fix ("fuss with") the sweater until I was out on the sidewalk.

Been a long-time customer there (and I tip pretty well), but not sure whether I'll actually be welcomed back to that shop or not.

 

[Dr_Mitch]

I open carry around the house and yard, but conceal carry in public spaces

 

[turkeyrun]

Only on my farm. Otherwise, it's concealed.

Yep

 

[turkeyrun]

I've never intentionally tried to "open" carry. To me, the negatives outweigh the positives. Arguable point, I suppose.

But the other day, I got out of a barber's chair with less-than-optimal results. [Haircuts are not enjoyable experiences anymore, since my hair is not only turning gray, it's turning loose! ]

Didn't know until it was too late, but the bottom of my sweater had caught - it raised up over my pistol's grip - on the chair's arm as I sat down. When I later stood back up, my XD was plainly visible. Despite deafening silence as I paid... my barber nicely bid me "good day" before I thanked him and exited. Didn't fix ("fuss with") the sweater until I was out on the sidewalk.

Been a long-time customer there (and I tip pretty well), but not sure whether I'll actually be welcomed back to that shop or not.

Would be a shame, a good barber is hard to find. But, if you aren't welcome, good riddance. Been a good customer and never a problem, while carrying concealed. Should not be a problem after being exposed.

 

[JoeUSooner]

Would be a shame, a good barber is hard to find. But, if you aren't welcome, good riddance. Been a good customer and never a problem, while carrying concealed. Should not be a problem after being exposed.

You're absolutely right, Turkey... it won't be my loss if they suddenly turn "woke" and refuse a proven 'good customer.' Trouble is, though, you're also quite right about good barbers being hard to find.

 

[TerryMiller]

You're absolutely right, Turkey... it won't be my loss if they suddenly turn "woke" and refuse a proven 'good customer.' Trouble is, though, you're also quite right about good barbers being hard to find.

I don't have such a problem...

...I'm married to mine.

 

[SPOONBILL]

I carry an xdm. Easier to conceal in the winter with more clothing but in the summer when in shorts and t shirt not so much.

 

[JoeUSooner]

I carry an xdm. Easier to conceal in the winter with more clothing but in the summer when in shorts and t shirt not so much.

(How's that for an understatement? )
I'm just a bit "fluffier" than my military 'fighting weight' of a half-century ago!

So, I can easily carry a 4" barrel pistol (like XD9 Mod2) concealed, with little difficulty.