Do people really notice?

Open Carry is carrying a firearm unconcealed in Ohio. OC does not require a concealed handgun license, but the practice requires intimate knowledge of the law since there are places and situations where OC is prohibited but carrying concealed would be permitted. OC is also likely to attract attention. This forum is for discussion of OC, not for debating the pro's and con's or coordinating any type of protest events.

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Re: Do people really notice?

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No one has ever said a word to me about it.
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I doubt many would notice it, other than MDA whackos.

I would not say anything, as I am sure the MDA whackos would be in the way.
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No. Don't care.
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I have only open carried using an IWB holster two times that I recall and both times someone noticed and questioned me about it.

One encounter happened when I entered an auto parts store and the clerk said "Whoa! You're not going to use that are you?" I answered that I wasn't and he asked if it was legal. I told him about open carry and concealed carry and he was interested in getting a license. I happened to have my instructor's business card with me and gave it to him. Positive outcome I thought.

The other encounter was on a road trip with the family. They needed to refresh at a gas station and I was loitering outside waiting for them. A fellow yelled from inside a car "Is that a real gun?"..."Yes"..."Are you a cop?"..."No"..."Is that legal?"..."Yes, in Ohio"..."Why do you carry a gun?"..."Self defense" .

This illustrated to me that folks do notice and some do not know if it is legal which may explain some MWAG calls. I don't OC anymore because I want a tactical advantage if need be.
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I don't think there's a "tactical" advantage one way or another really, just pro's and con's for carrying either way.I OC a lot more than CC......to each his own, I say. As for looks or do others notice?.....yes, now and then, (in my experience).
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3FULLMAGS+1 wrote:... just pro's and con's for carrying either way...
This.
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I've had some people notice, but most do not.

One instance was while I was at Lowes selecting lumber, a mother was having a hissy over the fact that I was OCing. There were 3 employees with her. Once I was done one came and asked me if I needed help, I did have a location question. Once that was answered he told me that they didn't care about my weapon...they were just trying to calm her down.
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One instance was while I was at Lowes selecting lumber, a mother was having a hissy over the fact that I was OCing.
I suppose my mother would notice too.
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LSglock89 wrote: a mother was having a hissy over the fact that I was OCing.
She was having a hissy fit over the fact that you can legally open carry. It's a political thing. If she had been the least bit frightened, I suspect she'd have run for the doors.
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HancockCountyHAl wrote:
LSglock89 wrote: a mother was having a hissy over the fact that I was OCing.
She was having a hissy fit over the fact that you can legally open carry. It's a political thing. If she had been the least bit frightened, I suspect she'd have run for the doors.
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