Who OC's and is under 25 years old?

[TheCapulet]

I've open carried since they day I got my LTCH. The only grief I've ever recieved for it is by my very own family. *sigh* No one else notices, or at least cares.

I think alot of it depends on how you look though, as well. Profiling is a very real, annoying, and serious issue. So if you're Black, Hispanic, or Arabic, or you have a rough or disheveled look, you can expect more scrutiny, no matter how you carry.

I'm 24 now, and have been carrying for a little while. But at the same time, I'm usually in a dress shirt, even if I'm wearing jeans, and I'm fairly clean cut on my best days. The only remarks I've ever gotten about it are how I "look like a cop".

My family on the other hand has mentioned everything from telling me I look like I'm trying to be a cowboy, to my Grandma telling me it's not legal no matter what the law says and that I'm going to jail, all the way up to my dad even refusing to get in the same vehicle as I'm in if I'm carrying, for fear that we'll both be shot on sight by the police. (I really wish I was kidding. )

Edit: Btw guys, don't forget to join this group. :P https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/group.php?groupid=76

 

[.452browning]

I am 24 and am about 50/50 OC/CC

 

[INyooper]

My family on the other hand has mentioned everything from telling me I look like I'm trying to be a cowboy, to my Grandma telling me it's not legal no matter what the law says and that I'm going to jail,

Well, it is grandma, after all! ...wow ...you go, grandma!

...I can't even remember my 20's.

I didn't start carrying until much later and find a lot of what has been mentioned rings true for older people as well. Show some maturity, be polite, dress the part. People generally leave you alone if you don't give them reason to take notice.

 

[stephen87]

Been OCing since I got my license back in '09. I have CCed with my Glock, but was paranoid that someone see it so now I stick to OC. I'm now 24, have never had to talk to the police about why I have a gun and only asked to take the gun to the car one time. YMMV

 

[Titanium_Frost]

The best advice I can give is know your rights, know the laws, know the case law, and be ready to exercise them at all times! It is not hard to know more about carry laws than cops and the fact that you have a LTCH and know that OC is legal shows you already know more than an average Hoosier.

IF you are hassled it helps to know exactly where you stand. Private property, public property, rules associated with both etc. Research everywhere you go for the first time! Look for signs, even though it is not necessarily illegal to carry into a SIMON mall or similar place that bans guns it will help keep you from looking like a moron if they ask you to leave. If it is not posted be polite, and just leave. Don't argue that it isn't posted anywhere because it does not have to be. Same with arguing with a cop at the side of the road- not worth it! Take it up with managers, supervisors, senior officers later.

Hope this helps, all of it is from personal experience and if you have any other questions I will be happy to help. Glad to have another OCer join the ranks!

BTW I was 24 when I started OCing.

 

[Rookie]

Both of my daughters.

 

[Hammerhead]

Both of my daughters.

Trying for that 50 quality posts, huh?

 

[rightwinger]

im 21 and do carry around a larger college too, i tend to CC when on campus im not sure what the law says towards firearms on college campus. But ive never had a problem

 

[Rookie]

Trying for that 50 quality posts, huh?

Don't report it and I might be able to slide by without them noticing.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

im 21 and do carry around a larger college too, i tend to CC when on campus im not sure what the law says towards firearms on college campus. But ive never had a problem

This is what I mean when I say it is your responsibility to know ALL of the laws associated with carrying a weapon in public. PLEASE know the laws!!! If you do not then look them up! If you can't find them or don't understand them then ASK!!! It is your responsibility.

 

[norman428]

This is what I mean when I say it is your responsibility to know ALL of the laws associated with carrying a weapon in public. PLEASE know the laws!!! If you do not then look them up! If you can't find them or don't understand them then ASK!!! It is your responsibility.

Agreed.

I OC and CC depending on what I'm doing and where I'm going. Have since I was 18, (21 now) I've gotten all sorts of comments and such, But its normally some paranoid person that happens to notice and mumbles something along the lines of "those kids have guns" to his/her friends/family/ people with them. Just know the law, and know the rules about where you are. I always glance at the "mall rules" and whatnot if i go to a mall or somewhere new to me. Many say No Weapons, and its just easier for me to CC, then deal with a conversation with one of the rent-a-cops.

(Before everyone jumps the gun,I know the renties have zero legal power and I can basically tell them to go pound sand, BUT I prefer to be on good terms with everyone, especially people that work places I frequent.)

 

[ccolip2189]

23 years old been carrying for almost two years

 

[mmills50]

23 in 6 days and I OC all the time. Including 5 days at work, plus I OC every other day. Never had an issue and have been carrying over a year and a half

Oh and OC a sw 5906

Tip: get a good holster
For work

Model 7120  AccuMold® Defender® Duty Holster Bianchi Leather Holsters

For OC

CQC Serpa Holster Left Hand S&W 5906 4006 Carbon Fiber Black

For cc

SuperTuck Deluxe | Crossbreed Holsters - Super Tuck Deluxe

Full size FTW

 

[mmills50]

never trust anyone

In god we trust, everyone else keep your hands where I can ducking see them

 

[Titanium_Frost]

Oh and OC a sw 5906

In the words of my favorite S&W fanboy...

"NIIICE"

 

[warriorbob]

im 21 and have been ocing for awhile and ive never had a problem.

 

[mtgasten]

im 21 and i OC when i can

 

[Fishe39392]

I'm 25, but started OCing at 23 when I got my LTCH and first handgun. Ive never had any problems at all. When I'm out and about while OCing, I act like anyone else in the area, the only difference being I just so happen to be carrying a gun.

 

[Lammchop93]

I'm 18 and I usually CC, but I have OC'd and have never had any problems. Just a lot of dirty looks. I enjoy it though

 

[Goober135]

Thanks for all the info everyone! Makes me feel a lot better about OC'ing!

I've decided I would rather carry my 96FS over my 1911. Anyone recommend a good OC holster for a lefty? I would possibly like a holster with a spare mag pouch so I can carry an extra mag on me as well. I'll feel a lot better carrying .40 S&W over "wussy" .380. Bring on the ol' "small in the pants" jokes!