Open Carry

[JUSTIFIED]

Both Maine and New Hampshire are open carry states. I have a CCP in both states and choose to keep my weapon concealed. Just as many of you have mentioned. There are so many crazy people out there that would expect you to step forward and use unnecessary power to deflate a foolish situation it just isn't worth leaving our weapons hanging out. This lady is not a wall flower fluffy female who might break a nail and cry but I'm also not about to take a chance of someone trying to grab my gun from me. Habit from past history work makes me prefer to keep my face to any door wherever I am. Being female has its advantages at the present time as many people are not accustomed to woman carrying the purses with built in holsters. Only one occassion did I put my hand inside the zipper, grasp the weapon and think.......its gona go right through the leather. Thankfully that action did not become necessary. The only other problem I have to keep in mind is living one state over from Massachusetts with the need for an occassional trip to the airport (bad place to get caught with a gun) and almost forgetting to leave my weapon in the car when entering a courthouse on business. I can't imagine being in a cinema or some other location with a nut case shooting people and not taking the son of pup out!

Marion, I know it varies state to state but you can carry in some courthouses now. I'm to the point now that if a business puts up a sign that says I can't even conceal/carry in their place, I'll respect their decision but take my business elsewhere. I don't carry when I'm on my property because I'm surrounded by guns and various weapons (that may change soon) but I carry everywhere else.

[Cimarron]

Marion, I know it varies state to state but you can carry in some courthouses now. I'm to the point now that if a business puts up a sign that says I can't even conceal/carry in their place, I'll respect their decision but take my business elsewhere. I don't carry when I'm on my property because I'm surrounded by guns and various weapons (that may change soon) but I carry everywhere else.

Hey Justi. Just curious, and not trying to be contrary, but do you tell the owner/manager the reason why you are boycotting their store? So they know why people won't shop with them anymore. It would seem productive if you mentioned this to the store so they knew you didn't agree with that policy.

[JUSTIFIED]

Hey Justi. Just curious, and not trying to be contrary, but do you tell the owner/manager the reason why you are boycotting their store? So they know why people won't shop with them anymore. It would seem productive if you mentioned this to the store so they knew you didn't agree with that policy.

That's a good thought Cimarron and I hope others take it to heart. I haven't run into any place I shop that doesn't allow conceal/carry.....yet...but, yes, I will tell them why. When I see something that a business is doing that I feel is wrong I don't have any problem mentioning it to the owner or manager. My most recent complaint was to Lowe's management about people being allowed to bring their dogs into the store. I know there were many more who must have complained because it wasn't long before a sign was posted on the entry doors banning dogs unless they were...I forget the term...for special needs folks. Even Lowe's employees were complaining to the management because dogs were barking at people and going #1 and #2 on the floor and merchandise.

[Maid Marion]

Hi Justified. The court houses I have had business with in New Hampshire and Maine are all posted with no weapons allowed. The only change to this is if you are currently wearing your uniform or are one of those "special" officers. The WalMart in my old home town posted a sign saying no weapons allowed and received enough flack they removed the sign. Maybe the squeaky wheel does get the grease sometimes.