Open carry and what you should know before you do it

[wa3ra]

Nice job! +26

[headcase]

Originally Posted by zackattack784

I've mentioned this in the thread where that flyer is posted, but nobody has seemed to notice it. The link for Commonwealth v. Hawkins no longer works on the flyer.

Added Hawkins and Ortiz to the OP. Thanks

[mjf]

It may be a good idea to add some links regarding retention training/defensive tactics here. It also may be a good idea to say something like, "remember, when you are openly carrying your firearm that you are essentially writing a check, that you better be able to cash." So, make sure you are super comfortable with the firearm first/and know the laws relating to use of force/weapons possession.

[tdyoung58]

+1 WoW, good post

[headcase]

Originally Posted by mjf

It may be a good idea to add some links regarding retention training/defensive tactics here. It also may be a good idea to say something like, "remember, when you are openly carrying your firearm that you are essentially writing a check, that you better be able to cash." So, make sure you are super comfortable with the firearm first/and know the laws relating to use of force/weapons possession.

I am pretty sure it was clear that OC has certain risks that the average CC won't face.

I don't think that use of force plays any significantly different role for OC than it does for CC, and therefore doesn't really need a place in this particular thread. That's just me though, if there is a serious difference of opinion on that, I will gladly work it in.

I will see what I can dig up on the Retention training, although I believe the thread I linked has some in there.

Thanks for the input.

ETA~ Added a little more detail on Retention training. Seeing as how classes can be transient, and very area specific, I don't think adding actual class links would be helpful. Part of the idea is to get the new OC'er to do some legwork themselves...

[JCWohlschlag]

Wow! Good job with that, headcase. You broke that down to the basics very, very well.

[338winmag]

great post headcase i would rep ya but i got to spread the love first.now i just hope that the new people hear that are thinking of starting to oc read this. and prepare themselves for it before they do.

[SauerGrapes]

Originally Posted by 338winmag

great post headcase i would rep ya but i got to spread the love first.now i just hope that the new people hear that are thinking of starting to oc read this. and prepare themselves for it before they do.

I got ya covered. Rep on the way. Thanks HC. Didn't you just have surgery?

[338winmag]

Originally Posted by SauerGrapes

I got ya covered. Rep on the way. Thanks HC. Didn't you just have surgery?

thanks man........

[1911shooter]

I hit him for you too.
Greate job HC, i even read it and had to think a little.