Does anyone else OCing get asked if their LE?

[FireBirdDS]

Not necessarily by LEOs, just in general. I've been asked twice so far this week at a BP and at a Walmart. Nothing became of it, the people who asked were just curious. Whenever or wherever I decide to OC, I make it a point to dress casually but respectably. (shirt tucked in, no attention-grabbing attire, etc.). I believe overall appearance is key in putting most people at ease. Though I recall reading a post where the OP was lectured by an LEO at a Noblesville McD for purportedly appearing to be an LEO by virtue of his dress and choice of holster.

 

[wizard_of_ahs]

Almost daily

Even had a fellow who HAD is LTCH and asked if it was legal to OC ..... go figger ???

 

[jwh20]

"If 666 is an evil number, than is 25.806975 the root of all evil?"

LOL! But I have to differ, It's just the square root of evil!

 

[FireBirdDS]

not gonna lie, my underlying purpose in my appearance is so most people will mentally pass me off as "off-duty LE".

 

[Classic]

I mostly CC but occasionally OC. I have never understood people coming up to someone who is OCing and start asking them questions or making comments. How rude. None of their business.

 

[netsecurity]

I recall reading a post where the OP was lectured by an LEO at a Noblesville McD for purportedly appearing to be an LEO by virtue of his dress and choice of holster.

Did he have a Glock in a Safariland holster? Is that considered impersonating an officer, really?

PS, if someone asks if you are a cop, they may be planning on calling the police (in ignorance) if you say "no", so maybe it is better to inform that you are licensed, rather than answer their question directly.

 

[FireBirdDS]

Did he have a Glock in a Safariland holster? Is that considered impersonating an officer, really?

PS, if someone asks if you are a cop, they may be planning on calling the police (in ignorance) if you say "no", so maybe it is better to inform that you are licensed, rather than answer their question directly.

That might've been it.


I did answer "no sir", but followed up with being licensed to carry. The guy just nodded. nothing else was said after that.

 

[WhyLighter338]

I was getting a money order from my local Wal-Mart the other day and i had a little child ask if i was a police officer. His mom was with him. My first interaction ever while OCing

 

[ArcadiaGP]

A few times, sure. I always respond "Nope" with a smile, and it always is followed up with "Oh, so just for your protection?"

 

[FireBirdDS]

And yes, "their" should've been "they're" in the thread title. For all you grammar LEO-impersonators out there.

 

[eldirector]

Been offered LE discounts a few times. I just decline. Though, the business offering has given me the discount a few time "Just because you are carrying".

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

Before I decided to just let the beard go, I was asked a few times. I always replied with "Nope, just a licensed law abiding citizen." Now that I have the beard, I haven't been asked once.

 

[Spencir]

I've never been asked but I've had people assume. I've been asked what department I was with and I usually just saw that I'm just a regular citizen.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Yes and I have one tally in the "are you a bounty hunter" column... Now that was different.

 

[AndersonIN]

All the time.............my wife says I have 'cop hair'!!! I agree I may have cop hair but being 6'1" I am well under 275# so that so be a give away I'm not a cop!!!

Let the cop bashing begin!!!!

 

[printcraft]

Do this next time.....

[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo5Pvp17fp8[/ame]

 

[Mgderf]

I was getting a money order from my local Wal-Mart the other day and i had a little child ask if i was a police officer. His mom was with him. My first interaction ever while OCing

It has been my experience that children, small ones especially, notice more often.
They are by nature more curious of their surroundings, but more importantly, they are at eye level to an adults waistband. Your firearm is at eye-level to them.

Imagine if people walked around with a pistol in a "shoulder" holster. Carrying a pistol on TOP of their shoulder, at YOUR eye-level. You would notice it really fast too.

I always just tell people "no, I'm not LE, but I am licensed to carry."

 

[Mr. Habib]

I've never been asked but I've had people assume. I've been asked what department I was with and I usually just saw that I'm just a regular citizen.

When I'm asked that, I just reply "Sporting Goods." That usually keeps them busy for a while.

 

[cbseniour]

If you oc and don't look like a punk people are going yo ask. they are curious and many don't even know its legal

 

[sig-guy]

I've been asked while checking a pistol at the casino.

A couple of times in stores, but it doesn't happen vary frequently. Most people are to busy to notice what's going on around them, let alone notice any details about someone.