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rbsivleyrbsivley Senior MemberThe Heart of DixiePosts: 1,259 Senior Member
in Personal Defense #1
Which method do y'all prefer? My Fobus paddle holster rides so easy on my I usually go open carry around the house and local area. But like today going to a public event with lots of women and kids I chose concealed with my DeSantis IWB.
Randy

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  • earlyagainearlyagain Posts: 7,928 Senior Member
    #2
    Back country open.

    Public place concealed.

    Emergency disaster either or both.
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  • jaywaptijaywapti Senior Member Swampland, FLAPosts: 5,100 Senior Member
    #3
    earlyagain said:

    Back country open.

    .41 or .44 mag

    Public place concealed.

    1911 .45 ACP or Charter Arms .44 spc

    Emergency disaster either or both.

    Shotgun, rifle, and whatever else is needed


    JAY
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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 28,048 Senior Member
    #4
    Concealed 
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  • Diver43Diver43 Senior Member Between Ft Lauderdale and MiamiPosts: 12,552 Senior Member
    #5
    Living in South Florida always concealed. Even when in a state where legal I do not open carry. If a photographer vest or fanny pack screams shoot me first, what does an exposed gun say?
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  • SpkSpk Senior Member Posts: 4,772 Senior Member
    #6
    Diver43 said:
    Living in South Florida always concealed. Even when in a state where legal I do not open carry. If a photographer vest or fanny pack screams shoot me first, what does an exposed gun say?
    ** This **

    If I was gonna bushwack someone and he was carrying out in the open, I would just know I would need a better than impromptu plan.
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  • AccipiterAccipiter New Member Posts: 898 Senior Member
    #7
    Concealed.
    Apparently free thought is punished, and conformity is required, while peckerless cowards run the show.

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    Ah......One savors the hypocrisy!

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  • LinefinderLinefinder Moderator Colorado SpringsPosts: 7,820 Senior Member
    #8
    Concealed.
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  • 1911LVR1911LVR New Member Posts: 21 New Member
    #9
    OC or CC?  Depends on mood and destination for me.
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  • 10canyon5310canyon53 Member Central FLPosts: 2,122 Senior Member
    #10
    I would like to have the option to open carry in rural areas, but would always conceal carry in urban areas.  In a self defense situation the element of surprise can make a big difference.  But.....since I live in Florida, it is a moot point as by state law I can only conceal carry.....unless I am fishing.....go figure.
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  • JayhawkerJayhawker Moderator Manistee Natl ForestPosts: 18,275 Senior Member
    #11
    Concealed
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  • JasonMPDJasonMPD Senior Member Posts: 6,583 Senior Member
    #12
    Concealed without question.  Open carry is ignorant outside the house. 

    The one exception is when in the outdoors. Fishing, camping, etc...  raccoons aren't going to try and snatch your gun.
    “There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” – Will Rogers
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  • TugarTugar Senior Member Western IdahoPosts: 2,460 Senior Member
    edited August 2019 #13
    I tried OC as it's legal in my state. Pass. Always concealed.

    Unless I am walking in the woods, it makes me too self conscious.
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  • JayhawkerJayhawker Moderator Manistee Natl ForestPosts: 18,275 Senior Member
    #14
    Always open carried while doing pasture patrol, etc...otherwise, it's always concealed...
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  • wddodgewddodge Senior Member Northwest OhioPosts: 1,150 Senior Member
    #15
    Concealed.  I don't like advertising.
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  • gunwalkergunwalker Member south central Pa.Posts: 479 Member
    #16
    Concealed except for the woods. Open carry, even if legal, is not always a good idea.
    We do not view the world as it is, but as we perceive it to be.
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  • Gene LGene L Senior Member Posts: 12,746 Senior Member
    #17
    Concealed, always in public places.
    Concealed carry is for protection, open carry is for attention.
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  • shotgunshooter3shotgunshooter3 Senior Member Global NomadPosts: 6,070 Senior Member
    #18
    Always concealed. AIWB 90% of the time, Hill People Gear chest rig when hiking.
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