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February 27th, 2008, 01:43 AM #1
A (Very) Positive Open Carry Experience
So I'm down in Oakland (One of Pittsburgh's Neighborhoods - right where U. Pitt, CMU and Carlow are) with a couple friends going to one of our regular hang outs, "Mad Mex" (Corner of Bates and Atwood), for some Half Price Burritos...
As always, I'm OC'ing, and when we go to sit down, a woman comes bustling up to the table looking for her hat. Now, Mad Mex is a bar, and it's dark, so I whip out my flashlight and shine it around so she can find her hat - at the same time I do this, I notice she's staring at my sidearm.
My first thought (And both of my friend's) is "Oh shit, she's gonna make a big deal out of my weapon..." but no, instead she says:
"You carry a Flashlight AND a Gun! I have to introduce you to my daughter!"
All three of our jaws just DROPPED. Completely the opposite reaction that we were expecting!
Also, had an opportunity to give one of PA Patriot's fliers to the server, 'cause he was curious about the gun laws in PA.
All in all, a very positive experience!
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February 27th, 2008, 01:45 AM #2
Re: A (Very) Positive Open Carry Experience
Yeah, I saw her staring at your firearm and was thinking "Oh God, this is going to suck" knowing how many people are towards OC'ing. I thought she was going to flip out really hardcore.
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February 27th, 2008, 01:54 AM #3Junior Member
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Re: A (Very) Positive Open Carry Experience
I don't know about PA OCing but I have been OCing in New Mexico for quite a while. The attitude I have seen has generally been more positive than negative, which surprised me. Just remember that every time you OC you have the potential to educate someone and potentially turn them in a gun rights activist...
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February 27th, 2008, 02:14 AM #4
Re: A (Very) Positive Open Carry Experience
so ya get the number for her daughter ?
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February 27th, 2008, 02:17 AM #5
Re: A (Very) Positive Open Carry Experience
my wife works at CMU and i used to go over there, but haven't been in a while. MadMex that is.
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February 27th, 2008, 02:21 AM #6
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February 27th, 2008, 02:21 AM #7Banned
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February 27th, 2008, 10:54 AM #8
Re: A (Very) Positive Open Carry Experience
What?
No swat
No PSP
No ambulances
No National Guard
No mass hysteria
No news coverage
Hummm, I might O/C myself
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February 27th, 2008, 11:25 AM #9Member
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Re: A (Very) Positive Open Carry Experience
I'm suprised that that went well for you in Oakland... Congrats on a positve experience.
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February 27th, 2008, 12:16 PM #10
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