I read just about every post on here, I like the true stories of people open carrying, and I find that in most cases "people dont notice", I think that so many people have stuff on thier belt that a gun on the hip would just blend into the crowd. So many people have cell phone holders, and many of those are "smart phones" that are bigger.
I often "look" for people open carrying while im out and about doing my business, and very rarely see anyone open carrying, of those few people, I can see why no one would notice. You have a 50/50 chance of being on the right side, and even then most pistols/holsters are black and blend in with the persons clothing.
I read the stories of people open carrying for the first time and how nervous they are then they realize that no one even noticed, well it's no wonder. I consider myself pretty aware, I see alot of things most people wouldnt, I look around, always moving my head, I have caught the attention of many security people just becuase I have "that look", im aware. Maybe thety think Im scoping out the joint but im simply just paying attention to my surroundings.
Anyways to sum it up I think 90% of the time you open carry no one sees the gun and those that do assume your a cop.
I often "look" for people open carrying while im out and about doing my business, and very rarely see anyone open carrying, of those few people, I can see why no one would notice. You have a 50/50 chance of being on the right side, and even then most pistols/holsters are black and blend in with the persons clothing.
I read the stories of people open carrying for the first time and how nervous they are then they realize that no one even noticed, well it's no wonder. I consider myself pretty aware, I see alot of things most people wouldnt, I look around, always moving my head, I have caught the attention of many security people just becuase I have "that look", im aware. Maybe thety think Im scoping out the joint but im simply just paying attention to my surroundings.
Anyways to sum it up I think 90% of the time you open carry no one sees the gun and those that do assume your a cop.
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