If open carry was legal, how would you carry? - Page 7

grady · August 30th, 2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cwblanco

Thanks for the cite which I viewed. I checked only one sample state - New Mexico with which I was already familiar (and re-visited the actual statutes). The chart lists New Mexico as an open carry state. However, in reality that is only in an automobile, and the usual exceptions such as hunting. Although the chart classifies New Mexico as open carry, that is a very limited version of open carry.

As to states with virtually unlimited open carry, they are in the minority.

I followed the link cited at opencarry.com for New Mexico Statutes and it goes to Conway Greene Co.. I find limitied information on NM OC at the cited link.

OTOH, New Mexico's Department of Public Safety website New Mexico DPS | Concealed & Carry Information lists open carry as legal (second to the last answer). I don't believe the info on the conwaygreene site is complete.

Last year, I could and did OC in NM while jogging through the downtown area of a small town because of some aggressive dogs and because at the time I hadn't figured out how to CC while jogging. I've since figured out how to CC while jogging.

If I ever chose to OC around St. Louis, assuming it was in a township where legal, I'd carry in an appendix-area IWB or OWB holster. OC in Missouri is tricky because each township can make their own laws on OC. It is difficult to research OC laws on all the townships I cross daily, and I'm not ready to be a test case in an area that I'm not sure about. At least until the laws become clearer in Missouri, I'll probably avoid OC in town. Not sure if I'll OC anyway here in town even if I find out it's legal.

TN_Mike · August 30th, 2008, 12:41 AM

Just a little addition to my post from above. I went out to pick up a few items at the store just after I posted that. While I was away, my lovely wife was reading the site and read this thread and my post on it. When I came back through the door, she told me to stay there and took a picture of me to show you all what I was dressed like when I OC'ed to the store. As you can see, I do not try to camouflage the gun. No comments, no strange looks, no adverse reactions in any way. And I saw 2 other people open carrying while I was there.

It really is a non-issue around here.

Stetson · August 30th, 2008, 01:47 AM

Always concealed,why give up the advantage ?

Puppy · August 30th, 2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Detroittwister

For me, I like to live by the code "Theres nothing tatical about open carry" I will always carry concealed, I believe a person carring open would be the badguy's first target. How would you carry?

+ 1

rachilders · August 30th, 2008, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mcp1810

Whichever is most comfortable in what I am wearing at the time. I lean towards concealed most of the time, but then again here in Texas I don't have any choice. Then again, some of these hot and humid summer nights having the option would be nice. Besides, whats the point of having a BBQ gun and a fancy holster that matches your boots if you can't show them off?

+1

riverkeeper · August 30th, 2008, 02:56 AM

Open carry is legal in WA.

I will not open carry around town, but if I did it would be located similar to the way I carry a SW 44 mag in AK wilderness....cross draw center of chest OR maybe a shoulder holster.

Dgydad · August 30th, 2008, 05:27 AM

I OC quite a bit during the warmer months, with no issues whatsoever. If anything, folks that don't recognize and/or know me generally keep a "socially appropriate" distance" from me, and that's a plus.
When the weather is cooler, or I just feel like it, I CC. My wife insists my posture, gait, and expression make it clear to the world that I am watching and should probably be left alone, gun or no gun. I left the Army, but it never totally left me!

Al Lowe · August 30th, 2008, 10:54 AM

Well, it is legal in Michigan, and I do. Oddly, most people don't even notice. Those that do, are VERY polite. :)

Moga · August 30th, 2008, 10:54 AM

Open, open, open. All that stuff about BGs targeting firearm carriers is bunk. Criminals look for the path of least resistance. They aren't out looking to target someone who will and has the means to resist their aggression.

Jerry, I'll take Comfortable Mode of Carry for 200 please.

Al Lowe · August 30th, 2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by moga

open, open, open. All that stuff about bgs targeting firearm carriers is bunk. Criminals look for the path of least resistance. They aren't out looking to target someone who will and has the means to resist their aggression.

Jerry, i'll take comfortable mode of carry for 200 please.

Yes!!!!

+1000!!!

August 30th, 2008, 12:41 AM	#62
TN_Mike VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West TN Posts: 7,720	Just a little addition to my post from above. I went out to pick up a few items at the store just after I posted that. While I was away, my lovely wife was reading the site and read this thread and my post on it. When I came back through the door, she told me to stay there and took a picture of me to show you all what I was dressed like when I OC'ed to the store. As you can see, I do not try to camouflage the gun. No comments, no strange looks, no adverse reactions in any way. And I saw 2 other people open carrying while I was there. It really is a non-issue around here. __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -Barry Goldwater 1968

August 30th, 2008, 02:56 AM	#66
riverkeeper Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Washington's Olympic Penninsula Posts: 283	Open carry is legal in WA. I will not open carry around town, but if I did it would be located similar to the way I carry a SW 44 mag in AK wilderness....cross draw center of chest OR maybe a shoulder holster. __________________ Old Testament....Shooting to Live 1942 http://www.gutterfighting.org/files/...ng_to_live.pdf Newer Testament... Kill or Get Killed 1976/1987 http://www.gutterfighting.org/files/...Get_Killed.pdf

August 30th, 2008, 05:27 AM	#67
Dgydad Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 28	As suits my mood & situation I OC quite a bit during the warmer months, with no issues whatsoever. If anything, folks that don't recognize and/or know me generally keep a "socially appropriate" distance" from me, and that's a plus. When the weather is cooler, or I just feel like it, I CC. My wife insists my posture, gait, and expression make it clear to the world that I am watching and should probably be left alone, gun or no gun. I left the Army, but it never totally left me!

August 30th, 2008, 10:54 AM	#68
Al Lowe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lansing, MI, USA Posts: 511	Well, it is legal in Michigan, and I do. Oddly, most people don't even notice. Those that do, are VERY polite. :) __________________ Al Lowe Big Gay Al's Big Gay (Gun) Blog Coordinator, Michigan Pink Pistols Shooters' Alliance for Firearm Rights Michigan Gun Owners

August 30th, 2008, 10:54 AM	#69
Moga Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 286	Open, open, open. All that stuff about BGs targeting firearm carriers is bunk. Criminals look for the path of least resistance. They aren't out looking to target someone who will and has the means to resist their aggression. Jerry, I'll take Comfortable Mode of Carry for 200 please. __________________ Dont believe OBAMA: http://www.nraila.org/OBAMA/ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin, 1759. Proud Member of GeorgiaCarry.Org

August 30th, 2008, 01:47 AM	#63
Stetson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Augusta,Maine Posts: 1,151	Always concealed,why give up the advantage ?

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