1st time OC in Kentucky today

[901-Memphis]

Well i decided to go ahead and excercise my right to open carry in my state today for the first time.

I live in Boone County KY and i had no issues with a variety of places i went to.

I went to a local park for an hour or so with my family, Lees Chicken and ate inside, i also went to Christmas Tree Shops and bought some stuff.

I then went to my local walmart in Florence, KY and no issues there.

Not even one person asked me anything. There were kids everywhere at the park and no one seemed to care.

Good to know i can open carry while i wait for my CCDW permit to process.

 

[ecocks]

The first time is always the toughest, enjoy your newfound freedom.

 

[Itstjs]

Shoot, wish I could work up the courage to do it more often than I do...I tend to only carry around my Apartment complex, havent worked anything up to carry out in the "real world" guess Im afraid some cop will shoot me or something lol.
Glad to hear yours went well. Maybe Ill work on it when I get back from Training next week.

 

[901-Memphis]

I felt a little more comfortable because i was with my family so i didn't look like i was some crazy guy out on a mission, i think demeanor has a lot to do with the response you get from others.

Just waiting on my Uncle Mikes belt to get here because the leather belt i have is less than ideal for carrying.

 

[BigSlick]

I open carried in KY once by mistake. I normally drive with my Glock on my hip in a Fobus holster. Living in east TN, I routinely travel through KY on business. One day I stopped to refuel my tank and belly and walked into a Captain D's and forgot to cover my Glock with my shirt which is my normal routine when out and about. I didn’t realize my mistake until I was standing in line reaching for my wallet. In my mind I started to feel like everyone was starring at me but no one screamed or for that matter really seemed to care. I was handed my order, returned to my car and left. Will have to try that again but next time I will dine inside. :biggrin:

 

[Unfettered Might]

I open carried in KY once by mistake. I normally drive with my Glock on my hip in a Fobus holster. Living in east TN, I routinely travel through KY on business. One day I stopped to refuel my tank and belly and walked into a Captain D's and forgot to cover my Glock with my shirt which is my normal routine when out and about. I didn’t realize my mistake until I was standing in line reaching for my wallet. In my mind I started to feel like everyone was starring at me but no one screamed or for that matter really seemed to care. I was handed my order, returned to my car and left. Will have to try that again but next time I will dine inside. :biggrin:

See, we love our 2A so much that we'll even let people from other states come and OC with no legality problems. :biggrin:

 

[handgonnetoter]

Well i decided to go ahead and excercise my right to open carry in my state today for the first time.

I live in Boone County KY and i had no issues with a variety of places i went to.

I went to a local park for an hour or so with my family, Lees Chicken and ate inside, i also went to Christmas Tree Shops and bought some stuff.

I then went to my local walmart in Florence, KY and no issues there.

Not even one person asked me anything. There were kids everywhere at the park and no one seemed to care.

Good to know i can open carry while i wait for my CCDW permit to process.

Thats cool. I have my CCW, but never really had the desire to carry in the open. I believe in Indiana it is legal to carry open, but I am not positive on that. Here in the town I live in they are starting to become a bunch of turds about the gun and carry issue. Looks like its time to move to Kentucky!:laugh:

 

[901-Memphis]

Like i said so far it has been a positive experience open carrying, but i will post back and let you guys know if i have any problems with it in the near future before my CCDW arrives.

 

[DocCurt]

Shoot, wish I could work up the courage to do it more often than I do...I tend to only carry around my Apartment complex, havent worked anything up to carry out in the "real world" guess Im afraid some cop will shoot me or something lol.
Glad to hear yours went well. Maybe Ill work on it when I get back from Training next week.

This is an honst response! I feel pretty much the same here in Maine. It's legal, but....

 

[901-Memphis]

I am going to try other places today will post back up how it goes.

 

[Unfettered Might]

Thats cool. I have my CCW, but never really had the desire to carry in the open. I believe in Indiana it is legal to carry open, but I am not positive on that. Here in the town I live in they are starting to become a bunch of turds about the gun and carry issue. Looks like its time to move to Kentucky!:laugh:

In Indiana, you have to get a permit, but it covers both open and concealed carry, if my memory serves me correctly.

 

[901-Memphis]

Carried again today openly. I went to the mall, Meijer, Speedway, and Sears and it was not a problem anywhere. Haven't seen anyone open carrying in the 2 days i was. No questions asked or anything that i noticed.

 

[Unfettered Might]

Carried again today openly. I went to the mall, Meijer, Speedway, and Sears and it was not a problem anywhere. Haven't seen anyone open carrying in the 2 days i was. No questions asked or anything that i noticed.

I've been OCing for almost a year and except for one sheriff's deputy(and he got put in his place), I have had no issues.

Your just not going to have a problem in Kentucky, sure you MIGHT run into some gung ho rookie that doesn't know the laws well enough, but if you know them, you will prevail simply by affirming them politely. If that doesn't work, tell them to get a supervisor on scene.

 

[901-Memphis]

Good to know, i will only be doing it until my permit arrives, so about 1 or 2 months depending on how long it takes.

 

[kybandit]

OC in Ky

Shucks, in Boone Co. you get funny looks if you DON'T carry....:laugh:

 

[.45acp]

Well i decided to go ahead and excercise my right to open carry in my state today for the first time.

I live in Boone County KY and i had no issues with a variety of places i went to.

I went to a local park for an hour or so with my family, Lees Chicken and ate inside, i also went to Christmas Tree Shops and bought some stuff.

I then went to my local walmart in Florence, KY and no issues there.

Not even one person asked me anything. There were kids everywhere at the park and no one seemed to care.

Good to know i can open carry while i wait for my CCDW permit to process.

901 Memphis,

Keep carrying, everyday day if your situation permits, it gets to be a matter of routine and ou'll find that as your comfort and confidence with OC builds, people around you notice the firearm less and less.


Steve

 

[.45acp]

Good to know, i will only be doing it until my permit arrives, so about 1 or 2 months depending on how long it takes.

You may find out that as cool as CC is, OC is much more confortable and does not require as much consideration as to the clothing selection for CC. In the summer months OC wins hands down.


Steve

 

[901-Memphis]

Ya i need a better holster that i can wear on my hip but throw a shirt over, because the nylon holster i have is just a cheapo to get by with.

I just don't think after dropping all that money on the crossbreed supertuck i will be able to buy a new holster for awhile.

If i don't like the supertuck though i will be taking advantage of the return policy; although i hear its going to be great.

 

[.45acp]

My advise to everyone is avoid the cheap nylon holsters, a good solid holster and belt combination is the key to comfortable carry day in and day out. Good luck with the Supertuck, a good number of folks like them.


Steve