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      Awkward OC encounter

      A little late and probably already quoted, but I OC and have never had an awkward encounter, most encounters about my weapon are very pleasant, even when LEO speaks of it, it is generally a comment like, "Hey, good choice, is that 1911 in .45?" I have even been thanked by staff at store and...
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      The Indy Zoo

      Only attention I get from police is to inform me of the great choice in my 1911 and how they wish they could carry one for their duty weapon.
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      Cool day...

      Aww, the sounds of children gleefully laughing as they punch holes in paper, mom cooking away on the range, and dad, just as proud as a pup with a new toy. Got to love it.
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      At least one employee in Anderson Public Library gets it.

      I had a second party tell me a leo had made a positive comment about my 1911 commander as I was rushing out the door back to my house. This on a day my wife called and told me the alarm was triggered. The leo told the clerk that someone was going to have a bad day..... He has since talked to me...
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      Iowa farmer kills wanted fugitive

      Criminal; "Hey mister, your feed sucks, I am going to strangle you." Farmer: "I'll have you know, my feed is great, and you should never bring bare hands to a gun fight." BANG Another nice Kansas day with a little impromptu fun. Got to love it.
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      Buck Fever

      Only two times have I drew down on someone, (other than military duty,) and both were road rage incidents. Neither time were shots fired, and both road ragers suddenly decided they had picked the wrong vehicle to try and play with. If violence is not threatened, then no weapon should be...
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      Where did you OC today thread: Part 2

      Yesterday morning to Meijer in Avon... night manager asked if my 1911 commander was a .45... Yes sir, to which he replied that he carried a goldcup .45. Nice guy... thanked him for being a 2A supporter and spent some money in his store.
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      Where did you OC today thread: Part 2

      Flap Jacks on W 10th, Speedway gas in Clermont. All survived and my new to me ATI 1911 Commander manage to stay all warm and cozy in it's holster.
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      Home Invasion

      They had to finish their doughnuts first.
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      Home Invasion

      I had to work on thanksgiving morning this past year. I left for work around 4 am as usual, according to my wife, at approximately 0445, our dog went on point and growling low and mad. She then heard the front door know rattling as if someone was trying to unlock it.... she turned the dog loose...
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      Wife not comfortable with me carrying.

      Yep.... My wife has been to the range and enjoyed it somewhat... :ar15:
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      Guns at Home

      Mine stays on my hip, as stated earlier, I have control over it at all times, I do not have to try to "go" get it if it is needed, and I don't have to retrieve it either for that quick trip out the door to get mommies milk that she forgot on her way home.....
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      I set myself up...

      The last time I helped an unfortunate with gas, I actually made them pull up to the pump, prepaid their gas for them, and made her pump it. then I promptly told the BF that he was an idiot for not making sure his GF was taken care of and made to feel secure. See, she was asking for money at a...
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      Wife not comfortable with me carrying.

      My wife too was, and to some extent still is, uncomfortable with me carrying, but she knows without a doubt that the reason I carry is her and our kids protection. She knows this and appreciates this because my gun has indeed saved our butts. I simply started carrying concealed. She would know...
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      This could have ended bad ...

      A job well done sir. I hadthe unfortunate duty of dealing with a family who was not prepared, husband, wife, and children. Husband was working on a rental, owned by them, late on a Saturday night in a neighborhood known for drug and criminal activity. They were lucky as they only temporarily...
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