I wasnt aware that open carry was allowed in as many as 45 States

[2Paps]

Hopefully FL will be joining the list.

The FL OC legislation is intended to protect CCW holders from over zealous LE and District/City Prosecutors who have harassed legally licensed carriers inadvertently exposing their weapon with no malicious intent.

The CCW will be a requirement to OC.

 

[Naphtali]

A follow-up question regarding open carry. Are individual municipalities permitted to ban open carry while its state government permits it? I ask because [I think I just discovered that Montana permits open carry] Missoula, for example, is a heavily progressive municipality that invariably votes for Democratic Party candidates while the remainder of Missoula County does not. In the real world municipalities that are politically similar to Missoula are likely to restrict or ban open carry - or any carry.

 

[Nemo288]

That would depend on the square meter of this country you inhabit.
Welcome to the twisted, cruel, world of USA gun laws.
The city I live in, for instance, banned selling handguns until the state recently stepped in and preempted
that idiocy by unifying and nullifying most city gun laws.
Sadly, in most cases it depends on how good a lawyer you can afford.
Take a look at the stupid state of Neighborhood Association rules.
Your freedoms are something you must be aware of and defend every minute of your life.
Otherwise the self-serving politicians will take them away and somehow make money doing so.

To answer your question more seriously: ask your state attorney general.
This question is one that is being asked a lot.
Many cities (think Chicago or New York) think they are above the law. State or Federal.
Hell, maybe they are.
We fought our bloodiest war over this stuff.
And it's not over yet.

This question also has another side.
Suppose a city (or state) decides the state (or Fed) has over-reached and passed unctious restrictive authoritarian laws.
They pass statutes pre-empting or plain ignoring those laws (think smoking pot or accepting unlimited immigrants).
The Fed decides they don't like this local law and raid (or otherwise disrupt).
Who's rights are being served here?

The meek will probably not inherit this country (or the earth).

 

[Gamecock]

I find South Carolina's ban on open carry disgusting. Because the alternative, carrying concealed, requires a permit. Hence, to keep and bear arms, you need a permit, and no permit should be required for exercising your rights. I say if you ban open carry, then concealed carry should not require a permit. If you are allowed to open carry, then, and only then, should a concealed permit be required.

My theory is they banned open carry to rid themselves of the shotgun-in-the-truck-back-window stigma.

 

[hangnoose]

THAT DOESN'T SOUND RIGHT.

I can't picture open carrying in NJ, CONN, MASS, IL (CHICAGO?), DEL,MD,DC?, nor hanging 10 with a cowboy rig in HA.

 

[arjay]

A follow-up question regarding open carry. Are individual municipalities permitted to ban open carry while its state government permits it? I ask because [I think I just discovered that Montana permits open carry] Missoula, for example, is a heavily progressive municipality that invariably votes for Democratic Party candidates while the remainder of Missoula County does not. In the real world municipalities that are politically similar to Missoula are likely to restrict or ban open carry - or any carry.

Colorado is open carry but many of the urban areas aren't.Its confusing enough that I would only open carry in the boonies.

 

[GatorFarmer]

Visitors to Wyoming can carry openly, but you have to live here six months, and thus go native, to carry concealed without a permit.

Opinions seem to differ as to whether it is okay to carry your large bowie knife concealed sans permit as opposed to openly. Thus one sees many large belt knives openly carried. A man needs his stabberin tool.

I find South Carolina's ban on open carry disgusting....

My theory is they banned open carry to rid themselves of the shotgun-in-the-truck-back-window stigma.

I used to live in the Lowcountry. I had always thought the shotgun in the back window remained legal there. It certainly was not unknown in rural areas surrounding Beaufort where folks were a bit....rustic.

 

[hangnoose]

P/U RIFLE RACK

The shotgun has long since been replaced with a black rifle and a "break my window and steal my stuff" bumper sticker, in MANY areas. I will no longer leave a spare gun or anything of value in the truck when hunting, even on private land.

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

Technically it is legal in Maryland.

But that does not mean that they will let you do it.

 

[FlyFish]

I can't picture open carrying in NJ, CONN, MASS, IL (CHICAGO?), DEL,MD,DC?, nor hanging 10 with a cowboy rig in HA.

Technically legal for a CCL holder to open carry in Mass, but can and likely would be used by your CLEO to determine you to be an "unsuitable" person, resulting in the revocation of said CCL. Even inadvertently allowing a jacket to blow open, or a shirt to ride up, and briefly reveal an otherwise perfectly legal CCW would be, and has been, used to the same effect.

 

[Flattop5]

Open-carry, while certainly better than no-carry, has one drawback: an armed criminal will probably shoot you immediately as soon as he sees the gun on your hip. Concealed-carry avoids that problem. A small but very important detail.




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[Muss Muggins]

Open-carry, while certainly better than no-carry, has one drawback: an armed criminal will probably shoot you immediately as soon as he sees the gun on your hip. Concealed-carry avoids that problem. A small but very important detail. --------------------

Please provide a news article link about such a shooting. There must be several quickly available . . .

 

[the ringo kid]

It's interesting that there is such a discussion about open carry. Is it legal to hunt in your state with a long gun or hand gun? Yes? Must the gun be concealed while you are hunting except while actually shooting the game? No? Then open carry is legal in your state. Is it legal to carry a gun openly while not hunting? That's where the rub comes in. On one hand you can open carry on the other you can't. Sounds like the perfect catch 22.

Yes I do know what is meant here about open carry. I just feel like stirring the pot a little.

As far as I know it is legal to use either or, to hunt with. But lacking knowledge on it? I'm only assuming its legal. I'm not a hunter so dunno.

 

[the ringo kid]

I live in the SSRNJ, and while you can carry your shotgun openly during hunting season with a valid hunting license, forget attempting that with a handgun.

NJ is a "may issue state", and doesn't grant it's citizens the right to self defense in its constitution. Attempt to open carry or carry concealed, and you are facing felony charges. Unless you are either politically connected or a retired LEO, forget getting a CCW. In fact, being the victim of domestic violence is a nearly automatic disqualifier for a purchase permit!

The only thing I'll say about a State I've never been in, is big time regime change is needed.

 

[the ringo kid]

FYI

Open Carry | OpenCarry.org

Ken

Site needs an update because, this Friday the law will be in effect.

 

[redlevel]

This kinda surprises me but, Austin Police will not check people for their licenses to carry due to possible and probable harassment lawsuits.

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Georgia law precludes a LEO asking to see a permit unless said LEO has Reasonable Articulable Suspicion to indicate that a crime is in progress, or has been committed. This has been the case for many years, but the latest legislation (the "Guns Everywhere" law) actually includes language specific to this issue.

 

[the ringo kid]

A follow-up question regarding open carry. Are individual municipalities permitted to ban open carry while its state government permits it? I ask because [I think I just discovered that Montana permits open carry] Missoula, for example, is a heavily progressive municipality that invariably votes for Democratic Party candidates while the remainder of Missoula County does not. In the real world municipalities that are politically similar to Missoula are likely to restrict or ban open carry - or any carry.

Nope, they can't. Our Atty Gen--Paxton, already said if certain areas try? that THEY will be breaking the law and subject to prosecution--and he already said he will back the citizen to the fullest. Here, our county idiots tried to ban guns in county buildings but, Paxton said they would then be breaking the law. Next day, they changed their tune. Now, the only area in the courthouse that carrying isn't permitted, is in the courtroom. That makes perfect sense to me. The only other places that will not allow guns, are any establishment who's sales of alcohol exceed 51%. The only area business that's already said they aren't allowing of, is the H.E.B. grocery store chain. So far, nobody else locally, has come out banning of in their establishments.

 

[the ringo kid]

Open-carry, while certainly better than no-carry, has one drawback: an armed criminal will probably shoot you immediately as soon as he sees the gun on your hip. Concealed-carry avoids that problem. A small but very important detail.




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Highly doubtful and to date, I've never heard that happening anywhere. Also, those with CCL here, are vetted by there FBI, trained by either, CCL instructors, retired military and LEOs. Barney Fife will not be teaching any classes here. When I get my chance at a class? I fully intend getting a class that has a retired Texas Ranger conducting the class.

 

[Jaysq]

I'm pretty sure that IN is an open carry state but I'm not sure if it
requires a CC permit or not. I've never been interested in OCing in
public so I've never bothered to look up the rules. I have never seen
anyone in public doing the things that cause so much controversy in
other states, like grocery shopping with an AR slung over your back.
I've seen a few people OCing handguns in places where they might
have cash on them, like public auctions. No one pays any attention
to them.

North Carolina is an Open Carry state with no permit required. There are some restrictions so it is best to check before carrying. It is not very popular at all. I can remember seeing only two people carrying open.

 

[Mainsail]

Let me fix that for you:

Open-carry, while certainly better than no-carry, has one drawback: an armed criminal will probably seek a softer target immediately as soon as he sees the gun on your hip. Concealed-carry avoids that problem by making you appear unarmed; thus offering more opportunities to use your CCW. A small but very important detail.