dave_in_delaware
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I'm curious about something: where exactly do/would youchoose to OC? Where do/would youchoose to not OC? And why?
I'm still new to OC and the whole concept of having a gun with me while I'm in public. So far, my OC experiences have been pretty much limited to restaurants, driving in my van/car (w/ gun on dash or on passenger seat), and walking to/from my house. Luckily, I have had ZERO issues from anyone either being afraid, saying anything, or calling the cops. And most of my "in public" OC expereinces have been at night (not inbroad daylight).Also, I haven't "encountered" any LEO's while OCing either, which,I believe, has helped w/ my uneventful experiences....
There are a few places I can think of that I go to semi-regularly that I want to "test" out, namely Wawa, the gas station, BJ's Wholesale,ShopRite,etc. When/if I take the plunge I'll add it to my OC log.
There are a few places where I purposely choose NOT to OC, likethe New Castle Farmer's Market, and any large shopping mall (like Concord, Christiana, etc). Why? Because of the sheer number of people around that could bump into you, the groups of "punks" that may be stupid enough to try something, and the larger number of people (i.e. higher percentage chance) that may simply freak out and call the cops. Personally, for now, I'd rather just play it safe and leave my gun locked in the car (but I actually take the ammo - loaded in the magazine - w/ me).
I was "warned" by a few of the LEO entities I spoke with about OC in large public places like the mall. Because, they said, chances are that someone in there will call the cops, and you'll have a mob of police telling you to get on the ground. And I'd really rather avoid that.
A few places that I'm not sure of (for legal OC) are: public libraries andpublic playgrounds. Does anyone have any idea if these are "off limits" to firearms via Delaware Code? Or have you seen any rules/signs posted prohibiting firearms in these places?
I'd like to hear of your thoughts, comments, and any places that you may or may not choose to OC.
I'm curious about something: where exactly do/would youchoose to OC? Where do/would youchoose to not OC? And why?
I'm still new to OC and the whole concept of having a gun with me while I'm in public. So far, my OC experiences have been pretty much limited to restaurants, driving in my van/car (w/ gun on dash or on passenger seat), and walking to/from my house. Luckily, I have had ZERO issues from anyone either being afraid, saying anything, or calling the cops. And most of my "in public" OC expereinces have been at night (not inbroad daylight).Also, I haven't "encountered" any LEO's while OCing either, which,I believe, has helped w/ my uneventful experiences....
There are a few places I can think of that I go to semi-regularly that I want to "test" out, namely Wawa, the gas station, BJ's Wholesale,ShopRite,etc. When/if I take the plunge I'll add it to my OC log.
There are a few places where I purposely choose NOT to OC, likethe New Castle Farmer's Market, and any large shopping mall (like Concord, Christiana, etc). Why? Because of the sheer number of people around that could bump into you, the groups of "punks" that may be stupid enough to try something, and the larger number of people (i.e. higher percentage chance) that may simply freak out and call the cops. Personally, for now, I'd rather just play it safe and leave my gun locked in the car (but I actually take the ammo - loaded in the magazine - w/ me).
I was "warned" by a few of the LEO entities I spoke with about OC in large public places like the mall. Because, they said, chances are that someone in there will call the cops, and you'll have a mob of police telling you to get on the ground. And I'd really rather avoid that.
A few places that I'm not sure of (for legal OC) are: public libraries andpublic playgrounds. Does anyone have any idea if these are "off limits" to firearms via Delaware Code? Or have you seen any rules/signs posted prohibiting firearms in these places?
I'd like to hear of your thoughts, comments, and any places that you may or may not choose to OC.