Mongoose72
Regular Member
It was late around 10-11 PM. He was walking in with his wife and wearing a blue shirt T-shirt. Was that you?
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Hampton Roads - OC reports
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It was late around 10-11 PM. He was walking in with his wife and wearing a blue shirt T-shirt. Was that you?
Wolf_shadow
Activist Member
Spoke to a Unicorn.
Was at the range today, and while talking to another gentleman he stated he open carries every where he goes on the Eastern Shore of VA. When I asked if he was familiar with OCDO he had never heard of it and doesn't have a computer at home.
While we were talking he started talking about areas you weren't allowed to carry. Some of the things were incorrect such as you weren't allowed to carry in church unless you are counting money, or anywhere in Sufolk. I tried to explain the correct information but alas I had my wife's car, and all my VCDL cards and fliers were in my car.
All in all it was an interesting conversation though.
Note to self put some cards and fliers in wife's car:banghead:
OC'd at Temperenceville Corner Mart and Melfa Shore Stop. Had to cc while helping tend to buddies bee hives (couldn't VA tuck the bee suit!)
Was at the range today, and while talking to another gentleman he stated he open carries every where he goes on the Eastern Shore of VA. When I asked if he was familiar with OCDO he had never heard of it and doesn't have a computer at home.
While we were talking he started talking about areas you weren't allowed to carry. Some of the things were incorrect such as you weren't allowed to carry in church unless you are counting money, or anywhere in Sufolk. I tried to explain the correct information but alas I had my wife's car, and all my VCDL cards and fliers were in my car.
All in all it was an interesting conversation though.
Note to self put some cards and fliers in wife's car:banghead:
OC'd at Temperenceville Corner Mart and Melfa Shore Stop. Had to cc while helping tend to buddies bee hives (couldn't VA tuck the bee suit!)
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Wow where was he at on the shore? I was in Sting Rays today gassing up my bike and the clerk said she saw someone else in there carrying earlier in the day.
We might have to start the Open Carry ESVA thread with all 4 of us!
Wolf_shadow
Activist Member
Re: VA Open Carry - Hampton Roads
We were in northern part of Accomack. Oak Hall - Atlantic area around 1100.
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We were in northern part of Accomack. Oak Hall - Atlantic area around 1100.
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Oh I got ya. There's a range up that way?
mpguy
Regular Member
Re: VA Open Carry - Hampton Roads
Ship him my way. I'm in Suffolk.
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Ship him my way. I'm in Suffolk.
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45acpForMe
Newbie
OC-ed to Vinny's in Grafton last night with my daughters. No issues.
Today I got out of a meeting early so I swung by Food Lion in work clothes (CC-mode) and saw a man OC-ing at the Change counter thingy. I told him that I was glad to see him OC-ing and that I would be too except for work. He knew about OCDO but I didn't want to take up any more of his time since he was holding his daughter up (somewhat upside down) for her to have the fun of putting the change into the machine. I haven't seen another OC-er out and about in a while.
ETA: OC-ed to the Outback Monday and service was a bit slow. The manager came over and was bending over backwards to try to make it right. I wound up accepting a free desert that my daughter wanted. I was sitting strong-side out so I am not sure if his enthusiasm was in any way affected by my carry but I thought it was a bit much. Between a $10 coupon that showed up in the mail that day, tablemates free appetizer, and the free desert we actually ate for a reasonable price as compared to the usual cost.
Today I got out of a meeting early so I swung by Food Lion in work clothes (CC-mode) and saw a man OC-ing at the Change counter thingy. I told him that I was glad to see him OC-ing and that I would be too except for work. He knew about OCDO but I didn't want to take up any more of his time since he was holding his daughter up (somewhat upside down) for her to have the fun of putting the change into the machine.
I haven't seen another OC-er out and about in a while.ETA: OC-ed to the Outback Monday and service was a bit slow. The manager came over and was bending over backwards to try to make it right. I wound up accepting a free desert that my daughter wanted. I was sitting strong-side out so I am not sure if his enthusiasm was in any way affected by my carry but I thought it was a bit much. Between a $10 coupon that showed up in the mail that day, tablemates free appetizer, and the free desert we actually ate for a reasonable price as compared to the usual cost.
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NorfolkOC
New member
Ghent OC
I just started to OC and I can't really see how it is feasible in Ghent. Blair, Maury and Ghent Elementary really stamp out most of the commercial space in Ghent with their GFSZA 1000' radius. I live literally across the street from Ghent Elementary and I have to use street parking. The whole reason I OC is to feel safer when going to and from my apartment at night on Granby.
I would really appreciate any long time OCers opinions on how to OC in Ghent. (Williams School is also in historic Ghent too)
I just started to OC and I can't really see how it is feasible in Ghent. Blair, Maury and Ghent Elementary really stamp out most of the commercial space in Ghent with their GFSZA 1000' radius. I live literally across the street from Ghent Elementary and I have to use street parking. The whole reason I OC is to feel safer when going to and from my apartment at night on Granby.
I would really appreciate any long time OCers opinions on how to OC in Ghent. (Williams School is also in historic Ghent too)
wylde007
Regular Member
Oh, goody.
Do we REALLY have to have this discussion again? It seems like only yesterday we finally got ocholsteroc to stop yammering on about the GFSZA...
Do we REALLY have to have this discussion again? It seems like only yesterday we finally got ocholsteroc to stop yammering on about the GFSZA...
mpguy
Regular Member
Re: VA Open Carry - Hampton Roads
Agree with the above post.
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Agree with the above post.
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Justine
Regular Member
I agree with the 2 posts above. If you're really concerned, pass the schools on the opposite side of the street, and get a CHP. So far, I've never had any issue and I walk my dogs past a school every day. In urban environments it's nearly impossible to walk outside your house without being within 1000ft of a school zone. But like HearseGuy stated, I'm no lawyer, so do what you're comfortable with.
45acpForMe
Newbie
I just OC-ed to Taste Unlimited in NN City Center and had to walk by Toby Keiths restaurant. I'm sad to say it has a no guns or weapons sign at its entrance. What is the world coming to when Country Singers ban weapons in their restaurant!?!?!
I guess I "won't" have to try his new restaurant after all!
I guess I "won't" have to try his new restaurant after all!
Justine
Regular Member
Wow, this really disappoints me.
I had recently heard about that restaurant and was considering trying it out. Oh well. Guess I'll find another adventure for the weekend.AFCop
Regular Member
Wow, this really disappoints me.
The wife and I actually called them out on their fb page, they never responded. Someone tried to say carrying in restuarant that serves alcohol is illegal, I corrected them and that was the last I heard of it.
Perhaps a call to reserve room for a 20-30 person party with a minor conversation might get the job done... When I get home, I will engage and hopefully we can follow through...
A better tact might be to write a snail mail letter to their corporate office - pointing out Va. statutes and major restaurant chains that do not turn good money away. Maybe tell them you were planning a large group meeting there, but will now will have to reconsider.
hafnhaf
Regular Member
Tape an open carry info card to their door...
No, no, please don't do that
We prefer to take the high road and not deface someone's private property. If they do not want my very well behaved, passive friend with me, then I will respect their wishes and spend my green bucks somewhere else.
I will not leave a bad taste in his mouth that will reflect negatively on all OCers.
hafnhaf
Regular Member
Oops, forgot the smilie!
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