Open Carry

[Blackcat31]

In my opinion, it's not the people who get the open carry licenses you need to be concerned about. It's the ones who don't.

If you are going to have to deal with open carry, better to just face it straight on, or move to a state that will never allow it.

Most people who take the time to get the proper permits and trainings are respectful and obedient of the law.

They are "trained" and comfortable with carrying and using a fire arm.

[laundrymom]

Your state, like mine is a limited discretion “shall issue” state which requires a gun safety course before being permitted. State approved gun safety courses all teach correct or best practice rules for carrying. I guess I've never heard of one that doesn't teach/instruct the same or similar rules I mentioned above.
I suppose it isn't necessarily the law (I haven't really read or reaseached any deeper) but it seems to be basic practice so far in my experiences. All the laws are available here: http://smartgunlaws.org/concealed-we...summary/#state

Actually, Indiana does not require any training. Just a background check. And for the record I carry every single time I leave the house. Unless I'm going somewhere strictly prohibited. Like a government building or my child's school. It doesn't matter where I'm going. It's not a "if you don't feel safe" issue. It's just the way I am. I feel perfectly safe in most environments. But that can change in a split second. I was raped at our local county fair at 13. I will never be that helpless again. I sometimes open carry. Sometimes conceal carry but it has more to do with the holster I choose that day than anything else. I really don't think the legal gun owners, like me, are a worry for the typical shopper. I think you'd be better off worrying about the crazed meth head or drug dealer. If anything, you should feel safer around me.

[Blackcat31]

Actually, Indiana does not require any training. Just a background check. And for the record I carry every single time I leave the house. Unless I'm going somewhere strictly prohibited. Like a government building or my child's school. It doesn't matter where I'm going. It's not a "if you don't feel safe" issue. It's just the way I am. I feel perfectly safe in most environments. But that can change in a split second. I was raped at our local county fair at 13. I will never be that helpless again. I sometimes open carry. Sometimes conceal carry but it has more to do with the holster I choose that day than anything else. I really don't think the legal gun owners, like me, are a worry for the typical shopper. I think you'd be better off worrying about the crazed meth head or drug dealer. If anything, you should feel safer around me.

I agree, YOU are not who people should be concerned about.

[Laurel]

In my opinion, it's not the people who get the open carry licenses you need to be concerned about. It's the ones who don't.

If you are going to have to deal with open carry, better to just face it straight on, or move to a state that will never allow it.

Maybe if they open carry in a store they should be required to have a laminated 'photo' license of some sort and be required to wear it somewhere (like a lanyard around their neck maybe) where it is visible. Otherwise, how do we even know they have a license?

[Laurel]

Actually, Indiana does not require any training. Just a background check. And for the record I carry every single time I leave the house. Unless I'm going somewhere strictly prohibited. Like a government building or my child's school. It doesn't matter where I'm going. It's not a "if you don't feel safe" issue. It's just the way I am. I feel perfectly safe in most environments. But that can change in a split second. I was raped at our local county fair at 13. I will never be that helpless again. I sometimes open carry. Sometimes conceal carry but it has more to do with the holster I choose that day than anything else. I really don't think the legal gun owners, like me, are a worry for the typical shopper. I think you'd be better off worrying about the crazed meth head or drug dealer. If anything, you should feel safer around me.

My daughter was raped years ago and said the same thing as you. She never wanted to feel that helpless again. She got a concealed weapon license and a gun but she doesn't have it anymore.

I don't feel safer when I see someone with a weapon unless it is a police officer in uniform. I have no idea if that person is carrying it legally or not.

[midaycare]

My daughter was raped years ago and said the same thing as you. She never wanted to feel that helpless again. She got a concealed weapon license and a gun but she doesn't have it anymore.

I don't feel safer when I see someone with a weapon unless it is a police officer in uniform. I have no idea if that person is carrying it legally or not.

People who had an illegal weapon would hide it.

[Laurel]

People who had an illegal weapon would hide it.

They wouldn't need to. They could just blend in and then use it when they saw an opportunity. Now if it were not legal and I saw a guy with a gun I'd get out of there or take cover or whatever. But if I had learned to ignore guys with guns because I had the false sense of security that anyone carrying one openly must be a good guy then I'd be taking my chances. That's how I see it anyway.

[jenboo]

Not me. I can't imagine why anyone would need a gun out in a Walmart. If you're that afraid to shop there maybe you should order your stuff online. ::

I am not against guns. We used to have two until they got stolen and we didn't see the need to buy any more.

Apparently you haven't lived in Vegas ::
A very unfortunate incident happened at Walmart. A citizen who was carrying tried to stop the person who just shot two cops who were eating lunch but unfortunately didn't know there were two people and the other one shot him.

[Ariana]

If someone wants to shoot you they will so you either choose to live in fear or you carry on about your business. 90% of people out there are good people...even the meth addicts. Don't let the media make you believe you should be in constant fear for your life. I personally think that most people who carry guns do so for a valid reason like was mentioned above and they carry it correctly as a means for self defense should the opportunity arise. I am Canadian so I may have a different view on it since it is illegal here.