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karudin:
Hello everyone, I've been reading through the forums here for a few weeks now and I am glad to have found a great resource for information.

I had recently bought a handgun for recreation but after hearing article after article about people trying to say how bad guns are and should be banned this and that, I figured it was time to join the cause against this and try to educate people that law abiding citizens should not have their right to bear arms taken away. I do not have a CPL yet but plan to get on in the coming months. I have started to OC with hesitation around the apartment complex I live in, but that is about it so far. I've gone over conversations in my head as much as I can to best prepare me if someone does approach me about it. So far I've gotten a few looks but no one has really approached me about why I carry.

My wife, on the other hand, feels that I am just asking for trouble and has a hard time understanding why suddenly I have decided that I would like to open carry. I have tried to explain to her why I feel it is important to use the our rights rather than just surrender to public pressure. She does not have a problem with me owning/carrying but just thinks I am bringing unnecessary attention to myself. Anyone have any tips?

Also I am looking forward to meeting other members at the Open Carry Lunch in Howell on the 24th. I have not seen anyone OC in Howell yet so feel somewhat alone.

Ezerharden:
Welcome from Erie. Glad you are finding us a valuable resource. Not sure about how to explain to your wife. My wife was afraid of guns when we got married 3 years ago, but she has progressed from mere acceptance to actually carrying herself and getting her CPL. I just kept showing her articles about unarmed people being mowed down, and armed people defending themselves. Hope this helps.

woodtic31:
Welcome from Roscommon!!
My girlfriend had never been around guns at all until we met 2 years ago. She gets her CPL next Wed!!!! She is also a really big help with coordinating the events up here in the North Country. Hope your wife comes around also.

gryphon:
Welcome from Okemos. :)

springfield40xdm:
Welcome from Hartland.  I OC around the Hartland/Howell area all the time.

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