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OC Pike Creek Area

PostPosted:Fri Jul 08, 2016 1:58 pm
by BobPikeCreek
I live in the Pike Creek area and have several concerns about OC in this area. First, I am nervous due to the fact I have a Ruger SR9E which I have been carrying in a holster around the house to get comfortable with and it has a pouch for an extra magazine. It seems very bulky and feel it will stick out like a sore thumb. Second, I feel the people in this area will panic and although know I am knowledgeable enough to deal with a situation, even if the authorities are called, that I can handle it. I just don't want to cause unnecessary drama every time I go out while OC. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Re: OC Pike Creek Area

PostPosted:Fri Jul 08, 2016 2:03 pm
by Fishhunter911
I have carried a full size 1911 in Pike Creek many many times. Never an issue. Also have a buddy who lives in Hockessin who also carry a full size pistol, again, he has never had an issue. Do not worry about it, carry on!!

Re: OC Pike Creek Area

PostPosted:Fri Jul 08, 2016 2:18 pm
by Kuntryboy816
What kind of holster are you using to OC?

Re: OC Pike Creek Area

PostPosted:Fri Jul 08, 2016 2:22 pm
by BobPikeCreek
Kuntryboy816 wrote:What kind of holster are you using to OC?
Federal Holsterworks designed for the 9E with magazine pouch.

Re: OC Pike Creek Area

PostPosted:Fri Jul 08, 2016 2:40 pm
by Kuntryboy816
BobPikeCreek wrote:
Kuntryboy816 wrote:What kind of holster are you using to OC?
Federal Holsterworks designed for the 9E with magazine pouch.

Are you just clipping the holster to your belt/pants or running your belt around the outside of the holster too? I first started out with a Bulldog holster similar to yours. I found it was much more secure and less droopy when I ran my belt around the outside of the holster and put the clip on the waistline of my pants. If you're free up sometime tonight or next week, I wouldn't mind meeting up and hanging out with a fellow OC'er. It's a little easier on the nerves if you're in a group as compared to being alone.

Re: OC Pike Creek Area

PostPosted:Fri Jul 08, 2016 6:11 pm
by myopicvisionary
I live in the Pike Creek area and OC all over. Nobody minds me being armed. Case in point, I shop at Zingo's and Pike Creek ACME weekly. Nobody has ever had a problem with me OCing in over eight years. This includes the Pike Creek WSFS too!

Re: OC Pike Creek Area

PostPosted:Fri Jul 08, 2016 6:35 pm
by BobPikeCreek
So what do you do each time you get in and out of the car?

Re: OC Pike Creek Area

PostPosted:Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:23 pm
by Kuntryboy816
Since nylon holsters are inexpensive, I bought a second one and secures it to the dash in my Jeep. When I got in and out I'd transfer between the two. I now have my CCDW so I only transfer to a secondary holster if I'll be driving for an extended period of time.

Re: OC Pike Creek Area

PostPosted:Sun Jul 10, 2016 12:36 pm
by myopicvisionary
I have a DE CCDW so my pistol stays holstered in my vehicle. Prior to this, I holstered in my car like this...
http://deloc.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=25

Re: OC Pike Creek Area

PostPosted:Tue Jul 12, 2016 1:06 pm
by georgie c
I also carry an sr9c in a Blackhawk level 2 retention holster , usually o.c. , never a problem . I live in Hockessin, so Walgreen's , Wawa, Ruby Tues. , etc.