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Glockedandlocked wrote:

LSUTiger wrote:

kg5ie wrote:when you OC you give up a significant tactical advantage.

I wish I had a nickel every time someone said this.

I've found most people are oblivious to their surroundings, even in uniform people sometimes don't even notice we are armed, so take off the "look at me" clothes, and the gun carried in a good owb pretty much disappears if you go about your business and act naturally most people won't even see you at all.

The few times I have OC, I haven't been wearing any thing with bright colors, Usually khaki colored pants, with a plaid or print shirt. My brown DeSantis holster blends in and as I stated in another thread, have only had one person ask about it ( another LTC holder) When I was a LEO I was very aware of my surroundings, and avoided places that might put me in too much close proximity to others, while in uniform, and I have found that those habits don't die out as a civilian. My situational awareness is greatly increased when OC.

Lynyrd wrote:

bearlesjr wrote:The wife and I just had a weird conversation. While I prefer CC, because I don't want to scare or intimidate anyone because of a weapon. My wife just expressed that she wants me to OC for a sense of security and I'm sure there is a pride issue as well. She will be getting her LTC soon.
Anyone ever run into this before?

Something similar happened with me. My wife and I talked about OC last week. She asked if I was every going to OC, and explained what I see as the negatives. I tried to turn the tables by asking her how she would feel if we were out in public together and I was OC. After discussing this for a while she said she would prefer that I OC, but that I had to have a better looking gun and holster.

So now, I'm counting my nickels and shopping.

This is a perk I never considered my wife has always criticized my fashion sense I will have to introduce her to some custom leather sites to help me accessorize properly I don't want to look uncouth