What states can you open carry in? - Page 3

fox2102 · September 3rd, 2009, 07:26 PM

Alabama has no law against OC as far as I know

eddiebhome · September 8th, 2009, 12:37 AM

Yes, Alabama has no law against OC, but I've heard of several local LEO departments that don't seem or don't want to understand this (at least according to other forums I've read).

Unfortunately, to my reading of it, Alabama law seems to be not very clear about OC. It doesn't plainly state that it is legal.

SamRudolph · September 8th, 2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Georgia is, but I observe these issues. IF I am a Stop and Rob guy, read that as Stop and Rob the 7-11 I just walked into and I see an Open Carry guy in the store, who am I going to shoot first from ambush? The Open Carry guy.....

This is true, but another possibility is that the Stop and Rob guy sees a guy with a gun in the store and decides it's less risky to rob someplace that doesn't have people with guns in it.

Just my $.02. I don't open carry myself, so *shrug*.

Mags · September 8th, 2009, 09:54 PM

You can OC here in NH. You can only CCW with a permit. No OC in car with out permit.

automatic slim · September 8th, 2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fox2102

Alabama has no law against OC as far as I know

Open carry in Alabama is legal except in a vehicle. To OC in a vehicle, a CCW permit is required.

Chevalier · September 9th, 2009, 06:15 AM

This is probably a stupid question...and it is my first post as well! Oh well....

I searched and I couldn't find the answer. In open carry states, do you need to be a resident of that state in order to avail yourself of that right? Or can you be a visitor?

Thanks for your help. As I'm from IL, this is somewhat new to me.

NavyLT · September 9th, 2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevalier

This is probably a stupid question...and it is my first post as well! Oh well....

I searched and I couldn't find the answer. In open carry states, do you need to be a resident of that state in order to avail yourself of that right? Or can you be a visitor?

Thanks for your help. As I'm from IL, this is somewhat new to me.

Whatever restrictions for open carry a state places upon residents of that state, a non resident must also meet. For instance, in order for a Georgia resident to open carry in Georgia they must have a Georgia Firearms License. In order for a non resident to open in Georgia, they must have a license that Georgia recognizes.

In Washington, no permit is required to open carry outside a vehicle, therefore a non-resident may also open carry in Washington outside a vehicle without a recognized permit.

The rules are the same for residents and non-residents regarding open carry, so long as the non-resident possesses a permit (if required) that is recognized by that state.

aikidoka · September 10th, 2009, 06:10 PM

Indiana, if you have a license to carry.

Indiana law is silent on the method of carry and the license does not define the manner of carry either. You might run into police officers who think differently though. Some will discuss it calmly and others might argue with you carrying openly even after they concede you have the legal right to do so.

If you OC get a digital voice recorder.

Jerseyguy · September 14th, 2009, 05:35 PM

NJ allows open carry for those with a NJ permit. NJ issues HR 218 permits for residents and regular permits (though extremely rare). Residents with either type can carry openly in NJ. I do not carry openly except at the range though, because... this is NJ, but can if I really want to.

ecbaatz · September 14th, 2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevalier

This is probably a stupid question...and it is my first post as well! Oh well....

I searched and I couldn't find the answer. In open carry states, do you need to be a resident of that state in order to avail yourself of that right? Or can you be a visitor?

Thanks for your help. As I'm from IL, this is somewhat new to me.

If you have a permit to carry from your home state you can open carry in Michigan. This is do to the fact of getting the pistol into the state of Michigan.

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September 3rd, 2009, 07:26 PM	#21
fox2102 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: vestavia hills, AL Posts: 131	Alabama has no law against OC as far as I know

September 8th, 2009, 12:37 AM	#22
eddiebhome New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2	Yes, Alabama has no law against OC, but I've heard of several local LEO departments that don't seem or don't want to understand this (at least according to other forums I've read). Unfortunately, to my reading of it, Alabama law seems to be not very clear about OC. It doesn't plainly state that it is legal.

September 8th, 2009, 09:54 PM	#24
Mags New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NH Posts: 6	You can OC here in NH. You can only CCW with a permit. No OC in car with out permit.

September 9th, 2009, 06:15 AM	#26
Chevalier New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 2	This is probably a stupid question...and it is my first post as well! Oh well.... I searched and I couldn't find the answer. In open carry states, do you need to be a resident of that state in order to avail yourself of that right? Or can you be a visitor? Thanks for your help. As I'm from IL, this is somewhat new to me.

September 10th, 2009, 06:10 PM	#28
aikidoka Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 60	Indiana, if you have a license to carry. Indiana law is silent on the method of carry and the license does not define the manner of carry either. You might run into police officers who think differently though. Some will discuss it calmly and others might argue with you carrying openly even after they concede you have the legal right to do so. If you OC get a digital voice recorder.