OCd for the first time in a long time recently... once at taco bell... no problems, no issues... decent food for once.
Hit meijers with no issues, not even any looks that I was aware of. I usually wear a black coat so it seems to blend well.
OCd at gander mountain... no issues, no problems. Had a couple of guys come up near me while looking at ammo... "Is that a .40?" To which I replied yes sir... "you a cop"? My response was nope, just a regular guy... I just OC.... he said, I've heard about that... and proceeded to bestow his knowledge upon me of how I would become the first target, etc... I had to styfle my groan, but the gentlemen were nice enough so I allowed them to finish.
After their 'education' for me, I offered one for them. I explained that someone running in and shooting the place up would not instantly see my piece.... furthermore, watch, as I turn sideways, voila... it disappears!! I also said that if someone was standing outside waiting to mug me, they, on the other hand would likely case me more, and WOULD see it and most likely decide on a softer target. They cocurred that OC did have some merits. I explained that it's not for everyone, and its really just a choice that one needs to make for themselves and what they think is best. I told them it gives them more options if nothing else.
I also informed them that just because I"m OCing doesn't mean I"m not CCing as well.
I told them about MOC and MGO so maybe they'll check it out...who knows. We shot the s**t a bit more about firearms and ammo and I bid them farewell. I hope I had some influence on their thinking.
Good day for OC. Carry on!!
