Here in AZ, I open carry all the time, almost every day. If people don't see it than how do they get used to it? Never once had a problem.Raptor said:I live in Grand Rapids Michigan. I hear about people open carrying but have never seen it. Although I choose not to open carry I support it. We are an open carry state, I'm curious as to why I never see it occur.
A lot of people don't want to risk the extra attention. I have yet to have anyone ask me questions but my OCing and by having a good calm attitude I am showing that we aren't bad people. I dress nicely and am polite. If people see this more often, they don't think of it as a bad thing.Raptor said:I agree. Just.curious why there is not more of it.
I live in GR too!I live in Grand Rapids Michigan. I hear about people open carrying but have never seen it. Although I choose not to open carry I support it. We are an open carry state, I'm curious as to why I never see it occur.
Cuz we all know east side Michigan is where the action isI live in GR too!
Have you been to michiganopencarry.com? They list events on their forums although most of it seems to be on the east side of the state.
GR is not an intelligent place to OC. MI in general isn't. Be aware in MI, GR in particular, if you open carry you are part of an experiment. The MSP sends out a memo twice a year reminding officers to stop arresting people for OC and that it is legal.I live in Grand Rapids Michigan. I hear about people open carrying but have never seen it. Although I choose not to open carry I support it. We are an open carry state, I'm curious as to why I never see it occur.
Are you in the GR area?nukinfuts29 said:GR is not an intelligent place to OC. MI in general isn't. Be aware in MI, GR in particular, if you open carry you are part of an experiment. The MSP sends out a memo twice a year reminding officers to stop arresting people for OC and that it is legal.
GRPD is going to stop you 8/10 times because there has been MASSIVE problems with OC in GR in the past three years.
If you want to carry my friends Alan, Scott, and Tony teach a CPL class for like $75. It is a ton of fun and you will learn a lot. Great group of guys. They also teach Krav Maga
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