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Open Carry Specific => OC Experiences => Topic started by: TucTom on July 21, 2014, 08:20:14 AM

Title: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: TucTom on July 21, 2014, 08:20:14 AM
Well, I OC'd all weekend long around Kalamazoo, Portage and Oshtemo and guess what? No issues, I didn't get chewed out by anyone. I didn't get glared at by grocery store employees. I didn't get asked to leave from anywhere! My daughter wasn't upset that I was carrying (actually pointed out a pair of shorts belt loops were looking shabby) I don't understand why I don't have a problem, I still have not had a person confront or look sideways at me for that matter.

I love OCing proudly, I love not causing issues or problems.

Tom
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: CV67PAT on July 21, 2014, 10:45:47 AM
I'm having the same problem too. I need a bigger gun.
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: TucTom on July 21, 2014, 10:55:45 AM
I've had to say it before and I will say it again. What am I doing wrong???
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: part deux on July 21, 2014, 11:01:12 AM
I have never been made aware or encountered a negative reaction.  I have however had several people thank me for OC or politely ask me if it is allowed and/or ask other questions.  I've suspected a couple of times having the local LEO called, but was not approached.
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: gryphon on July 21, 2014, 11:51:58 AM
I need a bigger gun.
What am I doing wrong???

Carry one of these.

(http://www.officialpsds.com/images/thumbs/gold-plated-deserteagle-50cal-psd63273.png)
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: Golden Eagle on July 21, 2014, 12:11:06 PM
I've had to say it before and I will say it again. What am I doing wrong???

Maybe we should talk louder and cuss more? :shrug:
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: SD40VE on July 21, 2014, 12:32:07 PM
Maybe we should talk louder and cuss more? :shrug:

we could always do what another member does. maybe we will have negative encounters more often. ive only had the one at best buy where i was asked to take my firearm to my vehicle
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: Pond Scum on July 21, 2014, 01:20:32 PM
Carry one of these.

(http://www.officialpsds.com/images/thumbs/gold-plated-deserteagle-50cal-psd63273.png)

Remember to use the shotgun hold and use your pinky to pull the trigger. 

I'm at Wendy's on 68th by 131 and no looks or problems.  I generally find OC to be a good conversation starter.


Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: Jeff on July 21, 2014, 01:34:26 PM
You could probably stand there flipping the double bird at protesters.  I hear that's common these days while OC'ing.  (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-finger008.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: TucTom on July 21, 2014, 01:40:02 PM
You could probably stand there flipping the double bird at protesters.  I hear that's common these days while OC'ing.  (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-finger008.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

That is an activity left for your side of the state.
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: SD40VE on July 21, 2014, 01:46:40 PM
You could probably stand there flipping the double bird at protesters.  I hear that's common these days while OC'ing.  (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-finger008.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

only in detroit lol
Title: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: TheQ on July 21, 2014, 01:55:46 PM

You could probably stand there flipping the double bird at protesters.  I hear that's common these days while OC'ing.  (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-finger008.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Don't forget the birdseed.
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: TucTom on July 21, 2014, 02:06:54 PM
Don't forget the birdseed.

The what? ;D
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: SD40VE on July 21, 2014, 02:23:31 PM
if hes flipping the bird. bring some birdseed. unless he was making a smart ass remark in which case i also got that reference
Title: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: TheQ on July 21, 2014, 02:37:40 PM

unless he was making a smart ass remark in which case i also got that reference

:)
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: SD40VE on July 21, 2014, 03:05:16 PM
 
:)

figured as much
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: Shadow Bear on July 21, 2014, 05:16:26 PM
OC in West MI is so boring, I'm thinking of NCing. It's like sterile OC, except without the pockets....or shirt...or belt...or trousers....commando all the way!
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: TucTom on July 21, 2014, 05:48:52 PM
OC in West MI is so boring, I'm thinking of NCing. It's like sterile OC, except without the pockets....or shirt...or belt...or trousers....commando all the way!

Well apparently not for ALL of us. Just 99.9% of us.
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: 32_d3gr33s on July 22, 2014, 12:17:58 PM
I'm having the same problem too. I need a bigger gun.

I carry this almost daily.  Not 1 bad comment ever...

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/farfegnewgen/-5b66c8bc040a5287_zps184f4aba.jpg) (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/farfegnewgen/media/-5b66c8bc040a5287_zps184f4aba.jpg.html)

May just have to start carrying my AR pistol. Maybe thats big enough... 
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: SD40VE on July 22, 2014, 12:34:06 PM
I carry this almost daily.  Not 1 bad comment ever...

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/farfegnewgen/-5b66c8bc040a5287_zps184f4aba.jpg) (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/farfegnewgen/media/-5b66c8bc040a5287_zps184f4aba.jpg.html)

May just have to start carrying my AR pistol. Maybe thats big enough... 

purty ruger 1911  ;D
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: harleyh77 on July 23, 2014, 01:09:42 PM
I have the same problem in Kalamazoo, well everywhere really. I even oc'd into the charter comm office, handled my buisness and left with nothing being said. Maybe if I carried another gun it would incite the panic we all hear about.
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: LD on July 23, 2014, 01:26:59 PM
I have the same problem in Kalamazoo, well everywhere really. I even oc'd into the charter comm office, handled my buisness and left with nothing being said. Maybe if I carried another gun it would incite the panic we all hear about.

I'm not worried about the panic, I just don't understand why your gun hasn't been taken away from you or why you haven't been shot first.
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: TucTom on July 23, 2014, 01:49:22 PM
We need to go here : Harding's Friendly Market 2626 E Main St

Because 1 (ex)poster seems to have troubles there all of the time.
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: harleyh77 on July 24, 2014, 10:13:46 AM
We need to go here : Harding's Friendly Market 2626 E Main St

Because 1 (ex)poster seems to have troubles there all of the time.

I have been in there a few times, no issues.
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: TucTom on July 24, 2014, 11:01:47 AM
I have been in there a few times, no issues.
Can't be! Because a little "birdd" seems to always have issues there.

Was out furniture shopping last night and nobody ran or hid under tables. Like it should be.
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: autosurgeon on July 24, 2014, 12:13:27 PM
I OC in several of Hardings other stores and have never been reacted to.
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: mosnar87 on July 26, 2014, 12:32:09 AM
Of course not, you aren't a seeddy looking character. :)
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: kc8swy on August 26, 2014, 09:39:58 AM
I just started working in Portage.  I've been OC'ing during the group bicycle rides of the KBC.  The had 5 members already email the president about it.  They are not happy.  We need to setup a table Wed night at the Kal Haven Trail head :)
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: CitizensHaveRights on August 26, 2014, 11:26:55 AM
Yeah, I dropped out of my bicycle club about 1990. Too many leftist weenies thinking others should lead their lives the way the lefties wanted them run. That and there were increasing numbers of riders I didn't feel particularly safe sharing the road with on group rides. I'm one to talk though. The only time in ten years that I actually contacted a fellow club member was when I accidentally rear ended somebody in the middle of the Mackinac Bridge.

You did give me a good idea though. I should dust off my 30 year old race bike and OC a big stainless 1911 on the weekly Wednesday night ride, without a foam hat on my head of course.
Title: Re: OC Kalamazoo area
Post by: kc8swy on August 29, 2014, 08:56:15 PM
Sounds like a plan. I should be there this wed night.  The president asked me to cc in my seat bag. Of course that would lead time muzzle in an unsafe direction and I've had seat bags fall off before. Not to mention all the stuff we carry in there.  Lets pm and coordinate our efforts.