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    Default Do off-duty LEO's open-carry?

    With all this talk of OC vs CC lately here, I started thinking...how often do off duty LEO's open-carry?
    If they don't...why not?

    I have not seen anyone around here OC, except for once about 6 years ago.
    I was in Staples in Uniontown and a middle-aged guy came in with a pistol, in holster, on his hip along with a female (kinda seemed like his secretary) and they were buying office supplies. Don't know if he was a LEO, constable, or what, but employees were buzzing about it. I don't think he got hassled though.

    So again, back to my original Q...how do off-duty LEO's feel about themselves OCing?

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    Default Re: Do off-duty LEO's open-carry?

    It's different for a sworn LEO, I believe.

    Something tells me they're not allowed to OC while off duty. And, if they carry concealed, it has to be a specific weapon, a service approved one.

    I may be wrong... But I think I'm right.

    Anyone else?

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    Default Re: Do off-duty LEO's open-carry?

    Quote Originally Posted by sjl127 View Post
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    I may be wrong... But I think I'm right.
    Depends on the dept. For some, you are correct.

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    Default Re: Do off-duty LEO's open-carry?

    When I was an LEO, I never O/C'ed, even when I was on-duty, unless there was a quick stop to the store and I didn't feel like grabbing a jacket. There are a few reasons: #1: I didn't want everyone to know I was an LEo or think I was everywhere I went, #2: Alot of people do freak out when they see a gun, and would notice that long before they ever noticed the badge on my hip, last but not least, #3: I would rather surprise someone with the gun I had hidden, then to advertise and make the BG freak and do something stupid because he feels cornered.

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    Default Re: Do off-duty LEO's open-carry?

    Why do I think that Steve OCed...

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    Default Re: Do off-duty LEO's open-carry?

    Why would they? Obviously it's illegal!

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    Default Re: Do off-duty LEO's open-carry?

    Quote Originally Posted by ExCopInPhilly View Post
    When I was an LEO, I never O/C'ed, even when I was on-duty, unless there was a quick stop to the store and I didn't feel like grabbing a jacket. There are a few reasons: #1: I didn't want everyone to know I was an LEo or think I was everywhere I went, #2: Alot of people do freak out when they see a gun, and would notice that long before they ever noticed the badge on my hip, last but not least, #3: I would rather surprise someone with the gun I had hidden, then to advertise and make the BG freak and do something stupid because he feels cornered.
    You forgot to preface your statement with the fact that you were employed in Phila.. As we all know, that does make a difference in regards to OC

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    Default Re: Do off-duty LEO's open-carry?

    Quote Originally Posted by Pa. Patriot View Post
    You forgot to preface your statement with the fact that you were employed in Phila.. As we all know, that does make a difference in regards to OC
    Yeah, Philly and the PRNJ, so it makes a big difference. In a place where OC is normal, then anyone can just fit in. My only concern would be the whole idea of surprising a BG and making him feel cornered. That is when the element of surprise is on your side, but I don't discourage anyone from OC'ing.

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    Default Re: Do off-duty LEO's open-carry?

    Quote Originally Posted by ExCopInPhilly View Post
    Yeah, Philly and the PRNJ, so it makes a big difference. In a place where OC is normal, then anyone can just fit in. My only concern would be the whole idea of surprising a BG and making him feel cornered. That is when the element of surprise is on your side, but I don't discourage anyone from OC'ing.
    Yeah, I wan't trying to open a debate, just pointing out that not many people are willing to OC in phila due to the unique (from the rest of PA) problems OC poses there.

    But for the record, element of "surprise" is over rated, IMO.

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    Default Re: Do off-duty LEO's open-carry?

    Quote Originally Posted by Pa. Patriot View Post
    Yeah, I wan't trying to open a debate, just pointing out that not many people are willing to OC in phila due to the unique (from the rest of PA) problems OC poses there.

    But for the record, element of "surprise" is over rated, IMO.
    Totally understood!

    Until you have been in a shooting situation, it is hard for most to understand the element of surprise. Been there, and it saved my life!

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