OC loaded in Indiana

[jmartin72]

I just got my LTCH, and I'm trying to decide if I want to OC or CC. I think I already know the answer to this question, but I'm going to ask it anyway. If I decide to OC is it legal to OC loaded, or does it have to be unloaded?

 

[zombiekilla]

Either way you want.

 

[VUPDblue]

Why would you carry an unloaded firearm?

 

[Pyroponce]

I just got my LTCH, and I'm trying to decide if I want to OC or CC. I think I already know the answer to this question, but I'm going to ask it anyway. If I decide to OC is it legal to OC loaded, or does it have to be unloaded?

If you have your LTCH, you can carry any way you want. Loaded, unloaded, in a holster, in your hand. I personally don't recommend you wave it around :P


https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...discussion/16185-ingunowners_faqs_sticky.html

 

[geronimojoe85]

Why would you carry an unloaded firearm?

To keep everyone safer.

 

[Pyroponce]

Why would you carry an unloaded firearm?

Maybe he's from California

 

[CalebToNowhere]

Any way you want. I feel more comfortable with a CC cocked and locked 1911.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Carry how it is meant to be carried, and don't let anyone suggest otherwise. Indiana laws are, fortunately, not invasive and infringing. If you feel comfortable carrying the proper ways (in my mind, cocked/chambered), then do so.

Heh, makes me think of a humorous situation....

You're sitting down, having a cup of coffee... and a LEO looks at your gun, and smiles. The hammer is down. You pull the hammer back and a squad of LEO's arrive to arrest you :P

 

[eldirector]

An unloaded handgun is just a fancy paperweight.

That said, I carried w/o one chambered for a while until I was comfortable. Consider it a transition period.

 

[JohnP82]

An unloaded handgun is just a fancy paperweight.

That said, I carried w/o one chambered for a while until I was comfortable. Consider it a transition period.

Main thing is that you are comfortable and confident in the way you choose to carry.

 

[jmartin72]

Thanks guys, that's what I thought, but I wanted to make sure. You are right, doesn't make much sense to carry unloaded. I think I'm going to start CC, then move up to OC.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Thanks guys, that's what I thought, but I wanted to make sure. You are right, doesn't make much sense to carry unloaded. I think I'm going to start CC, then move up to OC.

When I finally got my holster, I jumped right into OC. First day carrying a handgun, I went ALL around town. The Greenwood mall, probably three different Starbucks, somewhere for Lunch, a couple of stores, etc... Just emmersion therapy :P Dove right in, and never heard a peep from anyone

Best of luck, you'll get comfortable in no time.

 

[BarryJaxon]

When I finally got my holster, I jumped right into OC. First day carrying a handgun, I went ALL around town. The Greenwood mall, probably three different Starbucks, somewhere for Lunch, a couple of stores, etc... Just emmersion therapy :P Dove right in, and never heard a peep from anyone

Define irony:
A guy posting,almost *****ing he wished someone would say something to him for OC.Then crying like a baby when the big bad policeman was following him to close.What a grin!

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Define irony:
A guy posting,almost *****ing he wished someone would say something to him for OC.Then crying like a baby when the big bad policeman was following him to close.What a grin

Pardon? I, just like anyone, was new to gun ownership and carrying at the time. I had read these forums and threads for a year prior, and I had heard many good/bad stories. I was curious what the big deal was, and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that people just don't care. I was happy to see this. I wasn't flaunting, I wasn't rubbing up against cops, I wasn't asking for anything. I was getting my feet wet and forcing myself to feel comfortable doing something I'd never done.

Not once did I say I wished for anyone to approach and say anything to me.
Not once did I "cry like a baby", as you so put it in the childish tone, about a cop following me. If you'd read the thread that you're referencing, and my actual concerns (which were mostly supported), you may have been able to provide some actually valuable, and less petty, input.

 

[BarryJaxon]

Hmmm..."To be honest, I'm craving some real cop interaction. Every time a sherrif or someone drives by in a parking lot, I always turn my OC side to them in a non-chalant way, hoping they stop and talk to me. I guess I'm doing it right... because carrying is getting boring"
#616-Where did you OC today ...
And yeah I read every bit of the thread I ref`d,I personally would have had the balls to ask him if he needed something or what...instead of running home to cry on the net to a bunch of people I don`t know cause I need validation!

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Petty.

I'm satisfied knowing you actually spent time and searched through many, many posts to find one to fit your argument. You can attack my character all you like (that belonds outside of this thread.), but either way, you've failed to back up your initial claim. My post in this thread describing my first time OC'ing, and my thread on being followed by an officer. The post that you quoted is unrelated to either. It is also unrelated to this thread, and the topic. You have resorted to personal attacks (which, again, can go to PMs). Thanks.

 

[BarryJaxon]

Don`t know your character or wish to,that being said I just called`em as I saw`em...

 

[WebHobbit]

I just can't fathom why anyone would even consider to carry around a handgun without it being loaded?

???????? Bluff????????????

Could get ya killed.

 

[BarryJaxon]

Anywho,a gun that isn`t loaded is just a really expensive club.

 

[Comp]

My first carry experience was OC with an empty chamber. I transitioned to loaded a loaded chamber after a month of having it cocked and empty with the hammer/striker going down.

Might I suggest doing your first carry open. I found if you just dive right in it is smooth sailing after that.