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03Lightningrocks wrote:

MadMonkey wrote:

03Lightningrocks wrote:I can carry a Glock 19 or even a full sized .45 with no coat or special clothing. A super tuck with a bloused out shirt will hide a full size gun.

That's great.

Not all of us are built the same way, nor do we all carry the same way. I still haven't found an IWB I like, or that I can get to conceal well without having to go back to a coat.

Sorry, my intentions were not to personally offend you. I was simply trying to offer words of wisdom for a fellow poster. You don't know if you don't try. What inspired my attempt to be of assistance was the comment about having to carry a pocket pistol for summer dress. The poster didn't say due to body type they are forced to carry a small gun. I will try to be more considerate the next time.

It is not offending anybody. Posters here just express their opinion which may or not match your personal opinion, but that should be respected too.

True, OC would allow you to carry a bigger gun in summer clothing. And yes, I agree, a bigger gun is an advantage over a smaller gun.

Very good points in every post on this topic. To be honest, while I was in service I was happy to take that stupid thing off my belt whenever I could. Having it on your hip while you work, walk, eat,... gets real old real fast. These days, with all the light weight guns available on the market the weight of the gun and ammo is not an issue anymore. I miss just one point of OC. What are the benefits besides being able to carry a bigger gun? The fact OC would out rule a accidental exposure of a CC gun and the size to carry I can not think of a benefit.
And my opinion is not to limit anybody or be against OC.

Agreed, it makes sense to some and under certain circumstances. The benefit would surely be the fact you can't be fined if you accidentally expose your gun. But OC here in the DFW area wouldn't be an option for me. There are just too many around which just do not tolerate it. And why would I kick a sleepy dogs butt? Besides that I too like the advantage of not showing a firearm on me.

Great, thanks. Did you ever find your .380?

Wow, I spent over a hour to read this thread and realize the different opinions here so I have to add mine.
1. From a logical point I do not think OC makes sense for following reasons.
a. As others already stated it does get the attention of others, positive or negative, either way. That is certainly not what I want!
b. My biggest concern would be a gun grabber. A gun in plain view will surely attract a criminal mind as well as an anti gun person. That is certainly not what I want!
c. Another worry would be mistakenly recognized as a LEO which means in my opinion I could be potentially responsible for confusion about my status.
2. From a social point of a view I'd say everybody should be able to carry either way but has to conform with the current law without an exception.
3. Watching the news, listening and talking to others I surely can say it is a shame how some express their opinion towards a LEO. I actually have no faith in a person publicly yelling at a LEO or any others, using banal and insulting verbiage.

The points above led me to the conclusion it is better to discard OC but gain discipline and skills in CC.
It also would make sense to look at demographics and find out how many would actually carry open if the law would be passed. I do not assume a high number of our population would.