Question for those who live in OC States - Page 7

LongRider · February 21st, 2009, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44s Rock

C9H13N03 & FSAT DRAW, I would like to clarify a comment you made. While OC is legal in WA, once you are in a vehicle it is no longer OC and muct have a CCP or store the weapon. Inside a vehicle is concidered concealed carry. I don't know if this is the same in Oregon.

Actually a gun must be unloaded in a car not unless you have a permit. That is the one big draw back if you do not have a permit. I dunno about Oregon

FreeDelivery · February 21st, 2009, 10:09 PM

I'm in Washington State, where there is no legal provision for nor against open carry (--> it's not illegal --> it's legal). I've never seen another person open carry save the local PD, and that's just in August (the only real summer month here =P).

Come to think of it, I was talking with a UWPD officer the other day and, while we were talking, another student came up to the cruiser and said "

Hey officer xxx, is it legal to carry a pistol out in the open? Cause I just saw a guy down at xxx (bubble tea hang-out place) and he had a handgun." He explained further that there was no badge, and that the guy was making no effort to conceal at all.

I told him that there's no legal provision for open carry, so it's perfectly legal to do so. The officer shrugged and told the worried student that's right. He then suggested that a liquor enforcement agent might be open-carrying, but I dunno whether that's relevant at all.

That's the only time I've even heard of someone open carrying around here. Like many other people have said, most people find few situations when they feel they should open carry. But if it's something you want to do, I think you should go for it.

LongRider · February 21st, 2009, 11:23 PM

Outside of Seattle it is not as uncommon as you seem to think

Theman9mm · February 22nd, 2009, 02:57 PM

I live in Michigan and just got my CWP a few days ago and wanted to know is it legal for me to open carry now that I have a CWP or am I held to a different standard? I drive truck and I know the gun is going to pop out here and there so i just wanted to know if I was ok.

rmodel65 · February 22nd, 2009, 03:09 PM

Michigan is a traditional open carry state. Open carry is more common in rural areas. You may NOT open carry in a car without a permit. However, Michigan recognizes the resident permits of all 50 states.

Tubby45 · February 22nd, 2009, 03:17 PM

I OC for the most part. I CC when I'm at my other job at the request of my employer. When I'm off his clock, I generally OC. Winter I mostly CC due to dress habits.

LongRider · February 27th, 2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tubby45

I OC for the most part. I CC when I'm at my other job at the request of my employer. When I'm off his clock, I generally OC. Winter I mostly CC due to dress habits.

Do you have a link to your post about why you OC? It is one of the best if not the best arguement for OC I have ever read

centermass · February 27th, 2009, 03:45 PM

I live in Louisiana which is an open carry state, but very rarely see anyone open carry. I conceal because I like the element of surprise. About the only time I open carry is when we go to the gun show and then it has to be unloaded. I guess I wouldn't have a problem open carrying by myself, but when my wife and kids are around I don't want to draw undue attention and put them in the middle of a big anti-gun hissy fit. Around here, if the weapon cannot be easily seen as a gun it's concealed. I chose not to take the chance. If I were to open carry while wearing a long shirt and the shirt would happen to fall over my weapon without my knowledge. Could be trouble, so I got me a concealed handgun permit. I cover it up and it's good to go. I wouldn't mind open carry, but I don't feel like making the statement EVERYWHERE I go.

sigmanluke · February 27th, 2009, 03:55 PM

I OCed about 10-15% of the time before I got my CCP, but I had a few people who were not comfortable with it ask me to leave a business or public place. I don't want to draw that much attention to myself so I would leave. Not worth fighting with them about it.

justherenow · March 1st, 2009, 09:52 AM

I live in Ohio, we are an OC state. I have not seen anyone other than LEO or the staff at a one of the gun shops OC'ing. I have had my CHL for a month, and twice now I OC'ed just for the heck of it. Once I took my son around the neighborhood to ride his scooter and had it open, then we went into the gas station and I never covered up. The next time was at a McDonalds. I tend to do the "Buckeye Tuck" in the car, tucking my shirt behind my IWB gun, I forgot to untuck the shirt and did not realize it until I got in the car and went to retuck.

Both times I had no problems. I do not think I would go through the mall OC'ing, but that is another story.

February 21st, 2009, 10:09 PM	#62
FreeDelivery Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 90	Well...yeah, but: I'm in Washington State, where there is no legal provision for nor against open carry (--> it's not illegal --> it's legal). I've never seen another person open carry save the local PD, and that's just in August (the only real summer month here =P). Come to think of it, I was talking with a UWPD officer the other day and, while we were talking, another student came up to the cruiser and said " Hey officer xxx, is it legal to carry a pistol out in the open? Cause I just saw a guy down at xxx (bubble tea hang-out place) and he had a handgun." He explained further that there was no badge, and that the guy was making no effort to conceal at all. I told him that there's no legal provision for open carry, so it's perfectly legal to do so. The officer shrugged and told the worried student that's right. He then suggested that a liquor enforcement agent might be open-carrying, but I dunno whether that's relevant at all. That's the only time I've even heard of someone open carrying around here. Like many other people have said, most people find few situations when they feel they should open carry. But if it's something you want to do, I think you should go for it.

February 21st, 2009, 11:23 PM	#63
LongRider Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,785	Outside of Seattle it is not as uncommon as you seem to think __________________ Abort the Obamanation not the Constitution Those who would, deny, require permit, license, certification, or authorization for me to bear arms are as dangerous & evil as those who would molest, abuse, assault, rape or murder my family

February 22nd, 2009, 03:09 PM	#65
rmodel65 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: brunswick Posts: 466	Michigan is a traditional open carry state. Open carry is more common in rural areas. You may NOT open carry in a car without a permit. However, Michigan recognizes the resident permits of all 50 states. __________________ S&W M&P40 Kel-tec p11 CZ-52 www.georgiacarry.org member

February 22nd, 2009, 03:17 PM	#66
Tubby45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Making suppressors Posts: 2,406	I OC for the most part. I CC when I'm at my other job at the request of my employer. When I'm off his clock, I generally OC. Winter I mostly CC due to dress habits. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC Ammunition- Retail, Wholesale, Law Enforcement

February 27th, 2009, 03:45 PM	#68
centermass Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 96	I live in Louisiana which is an open carry state, but very rarely see anyone open carry. I conceal because I like the element of surprise. About the only time I open carry is when we go to the gun show and then it has to be unloaded. I guess I wouldn't have a problem open carrying by myself, but when my wife and kids are around I don't want to draw undue attention and put them in the middle of a big anti-gun hissy fit. Around here, if the weapon cannot be easily seen as a gun it's concealed. I chose not to take the chance. If I were to open carry while wearing a long shirt and the shirt would happen to fall over my weapon without my knowledge. Could be trouble, so I got me a concealed handgun permit. I cover it up and it's good to go. I wouldn't mind open carry, but I don't feel like making the statement EVERYWHERE I go. __________________ Ruger GP100 .357 mag Ruger p-90 .45acp Taurus PT-140 acp Rossi .357 mag Hi-point .45 acp DTI AR-15

February 22nd, 2009, 02:57 PM	#64
Theman9mm Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Traverse city, MI Posts: 82	I live in Michigan and just got my CWP a few days ago and wanted to know is it legal for me to open carry now that I have a CWP or am I held to a different standard? I drive truck and I know the gun is going to pop out here and there so i just wanted to know if I was ok.

February 27th, 2009, 03:55 PM	#69
sigmanluke Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 1,640	I OCed about 10-15% of the time before I got my CCP, but I had a few people who were not comfortable with it ask me to leave a business or public place. I don't want to draw that much attention to myself so I would leave. Not worth fighting with them about it. __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson

March 1st, 2009, 09:52 AM	#70
justherenow Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 459	I live in Ohio, we are an OC state. I have not seen anyone other than LEO or the staff at a one of the gun shops OC'ing. I have had my CHL for a month, and twice now I OC'ed just for the heck of it. Once I took my son around the neighborhood to ride his scooter and had it open, then we went into the gas station and I never covered up. The next time was at a McDonalds. I tend to do the "Buckeye Tuck" in the car, tucking my shirt behind my IWB gun, I forgot to untuck the shirt and did not realize it until I got in the car and went to retuck. Both times I had no problems. I do not think I would go through the mall OC'ing, but that is another story. __________________ -------------------------- Ohio CHL since 1/29/2009 Those who trade liberty for security have neither. ~John Adams 64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.

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