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Offline Brianjvo

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Finally saw someone open carrying!
« on: September 08, 2012, 12:08:38 AM »
I was walking Monroe looking for a fishing along the Grand River when a gentleman pulled up to an intersection on a motorcycle.  I looked at him and as I looked away I saw the green custom grips on what appeared to be a 1911.  He smiled, I smiled and he pulled away.  I was CC at the time though.  Nice to see it on the streets.
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Finally saw someone open carrying!
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2012, 10:30:57 AM »
Quote from: Brianjvo on September 08, 2012, 12:08:38 AM
I was walking Monroe looking for a fishing along the Grand River when a gentleman pulled up to an intersection on a motorcycle.  I looked at him and as I looked away I saw the green custom grips on what appeared to be a 1911.  He smiled, I smiled and he pulled away.  I was CC at the time though.  Nice to see it on the streets.

Big guy, grey beard?

By the description of the gun and because of the location and motorcycle, you probably saw our Secretary, Randy Davis.
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Re: Re: Finally saw someone open carrying!
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2012, 10:33:19 AM »
Quote from: TheQ on September 08, 2012, 10:30:57 AM
Big guy, grey beard?

By the description of the gun and because of the location and motorcycle, you probably saw our Secretary, Randy Davis.

I believe he may be referring to Monroe Ave in Grand Rapids, not the City of Monroe.
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Re: Finally saw someone open carrying!
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2012, 11:02:52 AM »
I think Pond Scum has green grips on a 1911....
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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2012, 12:16:20 PM »
Quote from: drtodd on September 08, 2012, 10:33:19 AM
I believe he may be referring to Monroe Ave in Grand Rapids, not the City of Monroe.

Randy Davis is a state delegate, like me. Ergo, he's in Grand Rapids right now, like me. 

In still going with it was Randy David.
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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2012, 03:08:24 PM »
I spoke to Randy Davis on the phone, it wasn't him. He was driving his car.
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Re: Finally saw someone open carrying!
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2012, 04:57:16 PM »
Look like this?

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Offline Brianjvo

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Re: Finally saw someone open carrying!
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2012, 08:33:34 PM »
I did not see a beard but that picture looks like the one I saw.   ;D

It was in fact Monroe in Grand Rapids.  I was walking around the building by what I think was the sixth street bridge.  I had a fishing pole if that helps.  lol
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Re: Finally saw someone open carrying!
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2012, 08:55:07 PM »
Picture is Pond Scum.
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Offline Brianjvo

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Re: Finally saw someone open carrying!
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2012, 09:14:01 PM »
Quote from: gryphon on September 08, 2012, 08:55:07 PM
Picture is Pond Scum.

Is that why his grips are green?   ;D
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« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2012, 10:40:33 PM »
Was he kinda muscular with six pack abs and look like a younger Robert Redford?   If so,it could have been me!   :P

Quote from: TheQ on September 08, 2012, 12:16:20 PM
Randy Davis is a state delegate, like me. Ergo, he's in Grand Rapids right now, like me. 

In still going with it was Randy David.

Sorry boss.     :'(



Sixth Street bridge is about a mile from my house and I ride down Monroe regularly.  I believe that trip was a quick run to Jimmy Johns.   I OC that 1911 most of the time I am riding and  I'm glad to be seen.   I was stopped downtown on Monroe by GRPD the 2nd day I had the bike (no plates) with that 1911 and the policeman couldn't have been more professional, courteous, or helpful.   
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Re: Finally saw someone open carrying!
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2012, 10:58:14 PM »
Quote from: Pond Scum on September 10, 2012, 10:40:33 PM
Was he kinda muscular with six pack abs and look like a younger Robert Redford?   If so,it could have been me!   :P

Who is Robert Redford?  ;D
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« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2012, 11:02:23 PM »
Quote from: WilDChilD on September 10, 2012, 10:58:14 PM
Who is Robert Redford?  ;D

Dang young whipper snapper!    Show some respect to your elders!     :P
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Offline METL

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Re: Finally saw someone open carrying!
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2012, 08:33:04 AM »
Cheer for PondScum for being "sighted"....      ;D


Love that 1911 too... 
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« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2012, 09:01:21 PM »
Quote from: METL on September 12, 2012, 08:33:04 AM
Cheer for PondScum for being "sighted"....      ;D


Love that 1911 too...

Thanks!  It isn't my Plan to be sighted but I don't care if I am.  Being sighted has led to several conversations About 2A rights. 
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Offline Brianjvo

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Re: Finally saw someone open carrying!
« Reply #15 on: September 22, 2012, 10:50:46 PM »
Quote from: Pond Scum on September 10, 2012, 10:40:33 PM
Was he kinda muscular with six pack abs and look like a younger Robert Redford?   If so,it could have been me!   :P

Hmm, nope.  I must have missed the 6 pack abs. ::)

I OC most everywhere up here in Greenville where we moved to recently.  I don't think many take notice, however one young lady did ask me "Is that a Taser?"  LMAO
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