Been a long couple of weeks. Nothing to really report. Been OCing during the daily routine and nothing out of the ordinary. Today was a little interesting though took the family and attended the Richmond Good Days parade and festival.
We arrived early to get good parking and seats for the parade. Went and had a most awesome breakfast at the local Mason hall. I am a member there so no comments or looks since everyone knows I carry. Had some time to kill before the parade so we walked down to the fairgrounds to check out the flea market. Had quite a few stares from the vendors and actually had two ask me if my firearm was real. I chuckled and responded "Yes".
We were walking by the Macomb Sherrifs mobile command center parked up on the grass. There happened to be a rather large group of officers and several "Reserve" deputies standing outside as we passed by. I heard one of the reserves say "Hey look, he's got a gun. I'm gonna go stop him". To which another officer responded "You can't, he's not doing anything wrong". To which he replied "He can't just walk around here with a gun like that". As we walked further away the officer started to explain the legality of OC to the reserve saying "Yes he can......." Then I was out range of hearing the rest of the conversation.
It was a good feeling knowing that at least some law enforcement is aware of the legality of OC and is trying to instill it upon others who don't. Passed by at least thirty or more officers during my day at the fair and parade and not a word was said to me
Infact one even helped my mother across the street while I was getting her a soda from the store. As I exited he smiled glanced at my firearm said "Ah nice a Sig". "Have a good day and enjoy yourselves". All in all a good day.
