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Barring a reason not to carry, I'd let a couple of safer choices dictate my behavior.

It's safer to leave the gun dormant in its holster than to take it out. You should always have your gun in a holster that protects the trigger, and in the event of mayhem, I'd feel safer with a firearm than without.

Other than that, a bank not posted is legal turf for handguns and it's a natural place for security consciousness.

If I were going to open carry, I would take cognizance of the impact I would have on others.

Are you new to carrying? If so, get mentally adjusted to the idea. The new wears off pretty quick and despite suggestions of magic radar to detect a gun in the way you stand or walk, nobody will ever notice a reasonably concealed handgun.

I like camp or guide shirts. Not sure what they are officially called. They are loose-fitting and since they are intended to be worn untucked allow for a safe draw at a quicker pace, should in horrid extreme that be necessary, than a tucked shirt.

To me, that kind of clothing screams, "GUN!" In reality there are many shirts like that not providing cover for sidearms. Add a smile and a pleasant word for your fellow man, and concealment works.

So, short answer, where the law allows I carry. Your bank? Sure. My bank? Not a chance. I'm hunting up another as soon as I use up my overpriced checks. They posted 30.06/07. If it were 30.07 only I'd consider it dress code, shake my head at false security, and probably keep the account.

Be safe.

K.Mooneyham wrote:
So, you're saying it might not be a great idea to roll up to the bank in an M-1 Abrams tank? Or would it be okay as long as I turn the gun around backwards?

Oh, good grief, NO! Even if you're just kidding this kind of loose talk isn't right.

What if a bank teller was familiar with World War 2 history, hmmm?

What if that bank teller took one look at that gun, breech end standing proud from the turret, the muzzle turned around inside the tank, and remembered Patton's quote, "Give me an Army of West Point graduates and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies and I'll win a war."

Any reasonable person would see that backwards gun on a charging Abrams and come to just one conclusion, here come Patton's Aggies. All hope of victory against even a few of them is lost.



Submitted in memory of my Uncle JC and Aunt Jane, who radiated strength and good humor, were Aggies in their souls, and always loved a good Aggie joke.

OldCannon wrote:This thread should have been locked right after the OP's for lack of actual facts.

Well, I try to find takeaways in as much as I can. Here, I believe the nugget is that I should carry with the same sense of guilt I might feel when consuming oxygen. None, in other words.

Carry without worry. It's not something to be concerned about.