Where is Open Carry legal?

Feuer Frei! · 08-25-14, 11:09 PM

Check the map:

http://blogs.wsj.com/numbers/map-whe.../?mod=yahoo_hs

American redoubt shines?

And.....packing while pumping:

Platapus · 08-26-14, 02:21 PM

Utah was the first state I lived that had open carry. I have to admit I was a bit surprised the first time I saw this old codger packing a hogleg

fred8615 · 08-27-14, 11:43 AM

I can understand California and New York banning open carry, but Texas???

We have open carry here in Louisiana. One of my nephews is always packing.

Armistead · 08-27-14, 07:25 PM

Open carry in NC several times a month

Platapus · 08-27-14, 07:36 PM

I am just concerned that open carry just advertises what weapon I would be carrying. All it takes is a baddie with a stick and he can "upgrade" easy.

If a baddie sees you with a gun, all that tells him/her is that they need to sneak/sucker attack you from behind.

Stealhead · 08-27-14, 09:12 PM

What if you choose to carry an 8 inch Bowie knife? Bet you'd get busted unless you had a permit for it even in states where no permits are required for a firearm.

One thing I do not like about open carry is it allows a civilian to appear to be a police officer in plain clothes. I could see a wannabe strutting around like he was a cop.

Armistead · 08-27-14, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I am just concerned that open carry just advertises what weapon I would be carrying. All it takes is a baddie with a stick and he can "upgrade" easy.

If a baddie sees you with a gun, all that tells him/her is that they need to sneak/sucker attack you from behind.

I only open carry in the summer metal detecting....too hot to wear clothes that conceal and I use a shoulder holster, because I bend and squat a lot to dig.....

Buddahaid · 08-27-14, 10:46 PM

Maybe I've lived a charmed life, or am just not as paranoid, but I've never even felt the need or desire to carry ever. Sure I own firearms but I'd have to ask someone who breaks into my home to wait while I go get my gun.

Admiral Halsey · 08-28-14, 02:22 AM

I did not expect Texas to be one of the states that prohibits Open Carry. I thought they'd require a permit at worst.

08-28-14, 03:01 AM

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I am just concerned that open carry just advertises what weapon I would be carrying. All it takes is a baddie with a stick and he can "upgrade" easy.

If a baddie sees you with a gun, all that tells him/her is that they need to sneak/sucker attack you from behind.

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One thing I do not like about open carry is it allows a civilian to appear to be a police officer in plain clothes. I could see a wannabe strutting around like he was a cop.

Take an example from New Yorks finest.
Openly carrying his revolver(as he always does), groceries in one hand keys in the other.
He crosses the parking lot to his truck, he lost the gun the keys and the truck, the nice people who were in the parking lot looking for a victim did allow him to keep the groceries though.

Jimbuna · 08-28-14, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Admiral Halsey

I did not expect Texas to be one of the states that prohibits Open Carry. I thought they'd require a permit at worst.

I personally witnessed two people 'open carry' in Texas in 2008.

08-28-14, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I personally witnessed two people 'open carry' in Texas in 2008.

But was that open carry of an alcoholic beverage?

Jimbuna · 08-29-14, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

But was that open carry of an alcoholic beverage?

Hardly....they were pistols and belonged to a SubSim member and his wife.

08-25-14, 11:09 PM	#1
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Where is Open Carry legal? Check the map: http://blogs.wsj.com/numbers/map-whe.../?mod=yahoo_hs American redoubt shines? And.....packing while pumping: __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

08-26-14, 02:21 PM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,377 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Utah was the first state I lived that had open carry. I have to admit I was a bit surprised the first time I saw this old codger packing a hogleg __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

08-27-14, 11:43 AM	#3
fred8615 Saint of the seas Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sorrento, Louisiana Posts: 1,320 Downloads: 265 Uploads: 127	I can understand California and New York banning open carry, but Texas??? We have open carry here in Louisiana. One of my nephews is always packing. __________________ Frederick J. Barnett Radio Stations & Music Captain's Desk Photos FJB Camera Pre Pearl Harbor Career Start Office links, Info Boxes, & 50 cal Crew Rank Fix Sub Class Info Real Subs SH4 Randomizer Sub Images Office Images Sub Pinups & Pics 24 Hour Clocks Office Posters Nav Map Make-Over Add-ons FJB Navigation Maps Office Window Chronographs Someone's got to take the responsibility if the job's going to get done! Do you think that's easy?! - Gregory Peck, The Guns of Navarone.

08-27-14, 07:25 PM	#4
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Open carry in NC several times a month __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

08-27-14, 07:36 PM	#5
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,377 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I am just concerned that open carry just advertises what weapon I would be carrying. All it takes is a baddie with a stick and he can "upgrade" easy. If a baddie sees you with a gun, all that tells him/her is that they need to sneak/sucker attack you from behind. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

08-27-14, 09:12 PM	#6
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	What if you choose to carry an 8 inch Bowie knife? Bet you'd get busted unless you had a permit for it even in states where no permits are required for a firearm. One thing I do not like about open carry is it allows a civilian to appear to be a police officer in plain clothes. I could see a wannabe strutting around like he was a cop.

08-27-14, 10:46 PM	#8
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,326 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Maybe I've lived a charmed life, or am just not as paranoid, but I've never even felt the need or desire to carry ever. Sure I own firearms but I'd have to ask someone who breaks into my home to wait while I go get my gun. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

08-28-14, 02:22 AM	#9
Admiral Halsey Best Admiral in the USN Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USS Enterprise (CV-6) Posts: 1,740 Downloads: 317 Uploads: 0	I did not expect Texas to be one of the states that prohibits Open Carry. I thought they'd require a permit at worst.