So You Want to Open Carry?

[Gator 45/70]

Just that fast and you're looking down the barrel of a gun.

https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=mQQt_1613959161

 

[machinedrummer]

Low hanging fruit comes to mind.

 

[JBP55]

Open Carry Is Bad Enough and Open Carry Behind The Hip Makes A Gun Grab Much Easier.

 

[Creoleman]

Yikes! Right rear pocket is where I've always kept my wallet. NEVER thought of stashing a pistol there.

 

[KDerekT83]

damn... and that is why if you're gonna open carry, you need to be using at least a lvl 2/3 retention holster. not some cheap **** from academy/walmart...

 

[Gator 45/70]

damn... and that is why if you're gonna open carry, you need to be using at least a lvl 2/3 retention holster. not some cheap **** from academy/walmart...

That's what I'm say'n man, If you're going to open ( not directed at you) carry make sure one has a holster with retention. Excellent point KDerek

 

[Fugum]

Most of the time I've seen someone open carrying, they were in walmart with some $5.00 uncle mike's holster, zero retention. I'm just picturing it being grabbed like the video, or someone going to the hardware section and coming back with a hammer, smacking the oc'er in the head and walking out with a new shiny pistol.

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[aborne108]

Most of the time I've seen someone open carrying, they were in walmart with some $5.00 uncle mike's holster, zero retention. I'm just picturing it being grabbed like the video, or someone going to the hardware section and coming back with a hammer, smacking the oc'er in the head and walking out with a new shiny pistol.

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I get super nervous whenever I see someone open carry. Most times its like you mentioned with the carrier displaying zero awareness and a less than ideal carry set up. I used to think open carry was a good idea, but most don't take the task seriously

 

[machinedrummer]

When it’s easier to steal your gun than your wallet...that’s a problem.

 

[drill sgt]

Anyone wanting to open carry out in public should be required to wear a bright colored shirt with a large bullseye target on front and back, also a flashing light on top of their head to show that they are and will be a easy target for anybody up to no good and so go ahead and try and take me out first before doing their bad deeds. .......With the attitude of so many anti guns people why would give them any ammunition to start spreading their jaded views and calling out in loud voices that "he has a gun" (have seen this on several occasions.).......... Just because the law says it is legal to open carry does not make it a good idea to do so under all conditions. But to each their own decisions. ............................ drill sgt.

 

[KDerekT83]

I occasionally open carry instead of conceal, but that largely depends on where I’m going, how I’m dressed, company I expect to be in, etc...when I do, I make a point to stay more hyper vigilant of my surroundings than I normally do anyway and I use a lvl 2 Cytac holster.....And it damn sure isn’t by my back pocket like that guys... lol. I'll keep mine at about my 2:30-3 O'Clock

 

[DBMJR1]

That pistol was totally in the pocket, not exposed.

So this thread is really about the dangers of conceal carry?

 

[oleheat]

Too bad we can't remove this guy's stealing hand. Maybe that would make the road to 50 arrests a little more difficult.

 

[oleheat]

That pistol was totally in the pocket, not exposed.

So this thread is really about the dangers of conceal carry?

The thief may have even thought he was grabbing a wallet. No telling....

 

[DAVE_M]

That pistol was totally in the pocket, not exposed.

So this thread is really about the dangers of conceal carry?

It wasn't exposed?

 

[snowman]

Open carry is a bad idea 99 percent of the time.

First, it frightens many people when they see someone doing this. You might think it's their problem, but those people also vote, and such experiences for them can easily push them over to the more general anti-gun line of thinking.

Second, as some above have suggested, it's a red flag for a bad guy to acquire your gun, and I don't care how much retention your holster has.

Third, I just don't see any advantage in doing it. If your excuse is you're simply excising your second amendment right, you're not being smart about it because you're hurting the rest of us who don't feel like we need to openly carry a gun just because we can. We chose to be smart about it.

 

[Gator 45/70]

Doc Holiday knew how to open carry,Pistols in front

 

[Jstudz220]

That pistol was totally in the pocket, not exposed.

So this thread is really about the dangers of conceal carry?

The entire grip was sticking out of his back pocket. If you slow the video down you can clearly see the gun and the thugs hands never go Into the mans pocket just a quick snatch and grab

 

[Paintball]

Doc Holiday knew how to open carry,Pistols in front

Doc was an expert level troll too.

 

[foz1359]

open carry is a bad idea 99 percent of the time.

First, it frightens many people when they see someone doing this. You might think it's their problem, but those people also vote, and such experiences for them can easily push them over to the more general anti-gun line of thinking.

Second, as some above have suggested, it's a red flag for a bad guy to acquire your gun, and i don't care how much retention your holster has.

Third, i just don't see any advantage in doing it. If your excuse is you're simply excising your second amendment right, you're not being smart about it because you're hurting the rest of us who don't feel like we need to openly carry a gun just because we can. We chose to be smart about it.

agreed 100%