OC at Church?

[Hohn]

Anyone carry at church? It seems like OCing with a button down and slacks is far less likely to arouse concern than OCing with overalls or ratty work clothes.

Still, it *is* church. Might some feel it disrespectful?


Seems to me that if you have a large group of people in one place (especially people known to be hated by some), then a BG might consider that a "target-rich" environment?

Thoughts?


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[long coat]

Some people do OC, but make sure there isn't a school/daycare.

 

[Double T]

Some people do OC, but make sure there isn't a school/daycare.

A licensed daycare you mean.

 

[Micah]

I don't see anything wrong with CC but personally, I don't feel church is the place for OC. People are there to hear the word but to many of them will get lost glaring at your piece. I am the type of person that can respect a smokers right to smoke but just because he can smoke doesn't mean he needs to blow the smoke in my face. Same with a gun. Just my personal thoughts.

 

[DC47374]

Why worry about what others think? It's between you and God at that point. What others think or don't think of me.....never enters my decision making process. Will what others think stop a crime if it happens to you?

 

[Que]

Just a few threads to provide more information.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/carry_issues_and_self_defense/252351-carrying_in_church.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/carry_issues_and_self_defense/245830-carrying_in_church.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/carry_issues_and_self_defense/219413-my_preacher_pastor_carrys.html

 

[Hohn]

Why worry about what others think? It's between you and God at that point. What others think or don't think of me.....never enters my decision making process. Will what others think stop a crime if it happens to you?

"And whoever receives one such child in My name receives Me; 6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it [a]would be better for him to have a [b]heavy millstone hung around his neck, and to be drowned in the depth of the sea."

It matters if it causes someone else to stumble.

 

[Micah]

^^^^ he said it much better then me :-)

 

[Que]

"And whoever receives one such child in My name receives Me; 6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it [a]would be better for him to have a [b]heavy millstone hung around his neck, and to be drowned in the depth of the sea."

It matters if it causes someone else to stumble.

I cannot reply like I would like to without breaking the rules. I will just say that people not liking something and causing someone to stumble are very different. I'll be glad to discuss this over PM.

 

[Clay319]

Church is a great place for CC. I always do. Not everyone understands why so no need for OC perhaps. But you better take your gun with you because we all stop at Walmart on the way home. And there you really may need it.

 

[Rsmith]

I would not OC in church. I would not want this to become a reason to divide the church.

 

[Micah]

I would not OC in church. I would not want this to become a reason to divide the church.

Best answer

 

[Boonl1776]

WWJCarry?

 

[Nimrodknaack]

Carry at church? Yes....but CC not OC. I attend with with several officers and detectives. While at church they CC. It does not change the fact they are prepared to defend and protect but they do not want the focus on their hip. The focus at worship belongs elsewhere. Thats my opinion.

 

[Signal23]

I CC, the Pastor knows it and a few others that do, also know each other does, we are the same guys that watch for health issues, anything out of place, churches are in the top 10 places for assaults.
See you's in church

 

[Bennettjh]

I CC at church every service and today was no different. Both morning and evening services. ALWAYS be prepared.

 

[Rocket]

At least 6 people in our church CC because we always CC. No school on property so no worries. I think a Oc would distract too many people. And would alienate some. It it your right, sure but that doesn't mean it is not appropriate.

 

[Dj15802]

Why worry about what others think? It's between you and God at that point. What others think or don't think of me.....never enters my decision making process. Will what others think stop a crime if it happens to you?

Are you really that self absorbed to think that in church it is just between you and God? There is an entire congregation there as well. It's not about what others think, it's about coming together as a group to worship. The congregation is there to worship, not discuss the fact someone chooses to OC. CC is definitely appropriate but why create any tension amongst members of the church who don't feel comfortable with OC. It's about respect....not about worrying about what others think. Any threat that may arise can be delt with just as easily by CC if that's the concern.

 

[Mackey]

I don't see anything wrong with CC but personally, I don't feel church is the place for OC. People are there to hear the word but to many of them will get lost glaring at your piece. I am the type of person that can respect a smokers right to smoke but just because he can smoke doesn't mean he needs to blow the smoke in my face. Same with a gun. Just my personal thoughts.

This is my feelings as well. Aren't we supposed to be concerned about our brothers and sister's feelings ... at least in that place?

That being said. .. To the OPs point of it being a good target for the BGs. I would encourage any license carriers to pack a piece. There's been more than one case of some nut job shooting up a church.

 

[DC47374]

Are you really that self absorbed to think that in church it is just between you and God? There is an entire congregation there as well. It's not about what others think, it's about coming together as a group to worship. The congregation is there to worship, not discuss the fact someone chooses to OC. CC is definitely appropriate but why create any tension amongst members of the church who don't feel comfortable with OC. It's about respect....not about worrying about what others think. Any threat that may arise can be delt with just as easily by CC if that's the concern.

Actually I must be. I'm pretty sure I go to church for a deeper understanding and connection to God....not to judge those around me. If the people talk, well then....that's not very Christian-like....is it? I'm just saying you shouldn't change your ways because of what others think....if that doesn't resonate with you...then cool. You do you...I'll do me.