mspgunner
Regular Member
I OCed in my front yard today . I didn't go anywhere.
I'm OCing right now... right in front of my computer, no one really seems to care!
I OCed in my front yard today . I didn't go anywhere.
Went out to eat at McDonald's last night with the fam and then we all went to a movie. A few odd looks by some folks, but nothing really out of the ordinary. Thought that the movie ticket taker was going to ask me about it, but then seemed to think better of it and just directed us to the theater.
He then says its not legal in Illinois...
I didn't realize Illinois laws are being enforced in Missouri. :shocker:
Most of the movie theaters I have been to have signs (and I OC'd anyway since they missed some of the doors... that I walked through ). Where did you go?
BTW, AMC Strang Line in Olathe has signs but only on some doors. I accidentally did it the first time and got ALOT of funny looks inside, which made me check ALL the doors when I left
He then says you know how stupid that looks and that I should cover it up
then untuck my shirt over my firearm and then keep walking.
That officer simply voiced his opinion, not law. Why cover it up if you are with in the law? If it's legal and they arrest you anyways. It's a pretty open and shut law suit.
I know several officers that have NO issues with OC at all. They actually support it. Lets not forget that the police ( not all of them ) assume we are all poorly trained and don't have the mental capacity to open carry :banghead:. It's a typical elitist attitude that some cops have. It's pretty much a " I'M SMART AND YOU ARE DUMB JOE CITIZEN NOW DO AS I SAY, SHUT YOUR DAMN MOUTH AND KEEP WALKING " thing.
I just can not for the life of me understand why cops are so afraid of law abiding citizens carrying ( OC and CC ). Why are they more afraid of lawful citizens carrying than scum bag criminals carrying? Criminals do not use a holster, we law abiding citizens do. Criminals do not maintain their firearms, law abiding citizens do. Criminals do not open carry, law abiding citizens do. Criminals do not obey the law, law abiding citizens do! Yet, they treat us as the criminals and threats. Most people are more likely to freak out over seeing a concealed fire arm that becomes uncovered as opposed to being fearful over an open carry firearm. I for one have never had anyone freak out or run away and call the police. I've had great reactions from most people, or they simply do not care. Yet, the police will tell you other wise with no way to back up their claims ( one or 2 calls isn't proof ). I guess upholding ones opinion is far more important that upholding the oath you took. I took the same oath when I enlisted and still uphold it today even though I am no longer in.