Yes I would..and do......I live outside a very small town....near one of the biggest cattle ranches in the State.....open carry is common.......so if I run into town for a load of water.....or hardware...or a DVD at the library....or maybe a taco at the Snowcap...........I don't bother with concealed in warm weather......never had even a slight problem....even the tourist from all over the World don't freak out....some just figure that's the way the West still is.....or say things like."I wish we could have stuff like that back home"..............but when I go to the big City....Flagstaff.....Prescott.........I take the time to go concealed........way to many strange Humans in cities for me to open carry.......Ken
Has this thread run into the Canyon?????????????.......or can We pull it out.???.........Ken
It is legal in KS, has been for a long time. A law that took effect July 1 gave all firearm regulation to the state. No more city ordinances against open carry. I would never carry a firearm openly unless in uniform, or in plain clothes on a very hot day with a badge displayed near the pistol. I carry under LEOSA and I must carry concealed, which is my choice anyway.
I would like open carry to be legal, I have few times I might need to OC, hunting etc..
Another legitimate reason for OC might be soldiers in an unofficial parade.
I have seen OC zealot videos, they get asked for ID and refuse to present ID when asked by LE, A stupid move for anyone carrying a firearm.
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While I would like it to be legal and common at present I prefer to retain the element of surprise.
Having said that, only if I had:
1. A full size 1911 in THE caliber.
or
2. A S & W 629.
As Robin Williams said in Good Morning Vietnam, "This whole camouflage thing just isn't working for me. If you are going to make a statement then CLASH!"
It is legal here in Georgia, and I have OC'd many times. To the best of my knowledge, 99.9% of the masses are not aware of their surroundings enough to notice anyway. I never even got a second look the many times I OC'd, with a single exception. I have noticed a sharp rise in the number of folks carrying, both OC & CC, though. 5 years ago It was pretty unlikely to see someone other than LEO carrying at all. Now, I see OC'rs and CC'rs (That don't do a very good job of concealment) on a regular basis. I think a lot of the stuff in the media by the anti's has actually led to an increase in people that carry.
When I OC'd in DC i think anybody who saw a big guy with a flat top and a gun probably assumed cop.
Wal Mart where the discriminating white trash shop.
Paddle faster!!! I hear banjos.
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When I OC'd in DC i think anybody who saw a big guy with a flat top and a gun probably assumed cop.
You open carried in Washington D.C. ? A tiny LE district where many cops know each other on a first name basis, or have worked with or know of etc... you are a funny guy, OC in DC and prepare to eat dirt.
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You open carried in Washington D.C. ? A tiny LE district where many cops know each other on a first name basis, or have worked with or know of etc... you are a funny guy, OC in DC and prepare to eat dirt.
He has the picture and the news story.
Just look at the flowers Lizzie, just look at the flowers.
You open carried in Washington D.C. ? A tiny LE district where many cops know each other on a first name basis, or have worked with or know of etc... you are a funny guy, OC in DC and prepare to eat dirt.
You open carried in Washington D.C. ? A tiny LE district where many cops know each other on a first name basis, or have worked with or know of etc... you are a funny guy, OC in DC and prepare to eat dirt.
Doc, for a couple of days about a month ago. it was perfectly legal to OC in DC....as a matter of fact...there were NO gun laws in DC....HvyMax has achieved hero status....and a LOT of points on his man card....
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Has this thread run into the Canyon?????????????.......or can We pull it out.???.........Ken
Another legitimate reason for OC might be soldiers in an unofficial parade.
I have seen OC zealot videos, they get asked for ID and refuse to present ID when asked by LE, A stupid move for anyone carrying a firearm.
I'm with him.
Having said that, only if I had:
1. A full size 1911 in THE caliber.
or
2. A S & W 629.
As Robin Williams said in Good Morning Vietnam, "This whole camouflage thing just isn't working for me. If you are going to make a statement then CLASH!"
Paddle faster!!! I hear banjos.
Reason for editing: correcting my auto correct
Maybe a 629 on the left side too and see if anyone can tell the difference.
I know the difference, one is a 44 mag the other a 10 mm, what do i win? does this mean i get the .22s?
gosh guess i was wrong afterall. someone else gets the prize
You open carried in Washington D.C. ? A tiny LE district where many cops know each other on a first name basis, or have worked with or know of etc... you are a funny guy, OC in DC and prepare to eat dirt.
He has the picture and the news story.
Here you go.
http://gunssavelives.net/blog/first-photo-of-legal-open-carry-in-dc-in-70-years/
What he said.
Doc, for a couple of days about a month ago. it was perfectly legal to OC in DC....as a matter of fact...there were NO gun laws in DC....HvyMax has achieved hero status....and a LOT of points on his man card....