Hello all, I'm new to the forum!
I have had my CCDW for a little over two years now, so I am no stranger to carrying. Ruger SR9c in the warmer months, S&W M&P .45c in the colder months, both in Crossbreed IWB holsters.
However, I have never open carried before... but I would like to start. In the hotter months I think it would be more comfortable to OC and I want to OC anyway, it's my right.
So one question that has always bugged me:
I know that accidentally exposing your CCDWed weapon is a bad thing, but if OC is legal and I already have a CCDW permit... couldn't that just be considered 'accidental' OC? I have never had any issues with printing or accidentally exposing my handgun, but it's something I've always wondered.
On the other hand, if I am OCing and say my gun gets obscured by a long shirt, and then exposed again later... is this also bad?
One last question... would an IWB holster with a tucked in shirt and exposed gun be considered OC, or does the whole gun have to be exposed (half the barrel would be tucked into my pants)?
Sorry if those questions are a little stupid, but I'm here to learn haha.
Also, I am looking to purchase either a 1911 or a Glock 17 as my next pistol, and that will be my OC gun. Most likely it will be the Glock 17. Suggestions on good OC holsters are appreciated.
I have had my CCDW for a little over two years now, so I am no stranger to carrying. Ruger SR9c in the warmer months, S&W M&P .45c in the colder months, both in Crossbreed IWB holsters.
However, I have never open carried before... but I would like to start. In the hotter months I think it would be more comfortable to OC and I want to OC anyway, it's my right.
So one question that has always bugged me:
I know that accidentally exposing your CCDWed weapon is a bad thing, but if OC is legal and I already have a CCDW permit... couldn't that just be considered 'accidental' OC? I have never had any issues with printing or accidentally exposing my handgun, but it's something I've always wondered.
On the other hand, if I am OCing and say my gun gets obscured by a long shirt, and then exposed again later... is this also bad?
One last question... would an IWB holster with a tucked in shirt and exposed gun be considered OC, or does the whole gun have to be exposed (half the barrel would be tucked into my pants)?
Sorry if those questions are a little stupid, but I'm here to learn haha.
Also, I am looking to purchase either a 1911 or a Glock 17 as my next pistol, and that will be my OC gun. Most likely it will be the Glock 17. Suggestions on good OC holsters are appreciated.