[XR7]

How 'bout it FReepers, any open packers out there?

[Domandred]

On occasion I open carry, most often in the warmer months when concealed is just uncomfortable.

[AzSteven]

At times. Depends on what I am wearing and where I am going. usually I find it less hassle to stay CCW - less stares and glares. Not that I care, but why generate drama when I don’t need to?

[BreezyDog]

I’d love to but I live ultra liberal Maryland. So it sits in my closet under lock and key. I do have two 12 capacity clips ready to roll.

[PeterPrinciple]

More info here:

http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/

[jrp]

I’ve open carried on occasion while visiting Arizona, more for the experience than anything else. However, I normally prefer to carry concealed there. Living in San Diego, I can’t legally do either in my home state.

[TMSuchman]

I used to open carry when I lived in Yuma, Az. I carried a Ruger 9mm revolver. Although I much pefer a .45 long colt, but could not afford such a beautiful sidearm..

The reason for that is that there was NO gussing that I had a sidearm, and would use it if I had to! I had several years worth of classes on the use of lethal force, while in the MARINE CORPS [10 years,7 months,4 days] & working as armed security officer in St. Louis Mo. [over 12 years] then I carried a Tarus .38 [modeled after the Smith model 10] and all of that time, I had to pull out my sidearm only 3 times & NEVER had to pull the trigger, except on the range 3-4 times a month......

[School of Rational Thought]

Nichols claims to have the same rights as other property owners, but he doesn’t own the property under his ban, the public does.

[Uncle Miltie]

I asked about that in No Dak, and the answer from the Game Warden was that if you are out of the city limits, a side arm in a holster was considered a hunting implement. You can carry it around on your belt while looking for a varmint anywhere!

[Southern Partisan]

I have in the past, and will again on occasion. The main drawback is the loss of the element of surprise.

[Don Corleone]

Back in the ‘good ol’ days’ before Chablis and Brie libralism hit us here in the west everyone carried. The homicide rate was lower and the streets safer. GTH liberals!

[Ramius]

My idea at the office for a “wear your gun to work day” didn’t really get much support. :-)

When I carry I prefer to carry concealed. Partly for the tactical advantage, and partly because I don’t wish to make people uncomfortable around me. It’s better if they just never know.

[XR7]

Strap one on!

The categories are defined as follows:

Permissive Open Carry States - A state has passed full preemption of all firearms laws. They permit open carry to all non-prohibited citizens without permit or license. Also open carry is lawful on foot and in a motor vehicle.

Licensed Open Carry States - A state has passed full preemption of all firearms laws. They also permit open carry to all non-prohibited citizens once they have been issued a permit or license. Also open carry is lawful on foot and in a motor vehicle.

Anomalous Open Carry States - In these states, open carry is generally lawful, but the state may lack preemption or there may be other significant restrictions.

Non-Permissive Open Carry States - In these states, open carry is not lawful, or is only lawful under a limited set of circumstances, such as when hunting, or while traveling to/from hunting locations, or for lawful self-defense.

As the map shows, seven states and the District of Columbia fully prohibit the open carry of firearms. Additionally, there are eleven states which permit open carry without requiring the citizen to apply for any permit or license.

Disclaimer: While state law may not prohibit the open carry of loaded firearms, it is not uncommon for law enforcement to be unaware of this fact. Especially in states with highly restrictive laws regarding firearms ownership, open carry, even though legal, could result in serious negative consequences.

[c-b 1]

I open carry occasionally, I prefer the surprise effect if the need ever arises. The way I carry concealed is more comfortable than open carry.

[AlaskaErik]

I plan on doing so as soon as the Galco holster I ordered back in April gets here. My criteria for open carry is Level II retention, something none of my CCW holsters meet. Summer temperatures in Alaska can get into the upper 60’s and even into the 70’s, so it's way too hot to carry CCW comfortably.

[MtnClimber]

Usually CCW except sometimes around the house. I think it is best not to give too much advance information to a potential attacker.

[andy58-in-nh]

I have carried openly on occasion, but prefer to carry my weapons concealed. In warm weather, where light clothing is a necessity, I use a Walther PPK/S in .380 in an inside holster with Winchester Silvertip JHP’s - a light gun with a decent punch. Otherwise, I carry a Springfield XD-9, 16-round mag with +P hollow points and Crimson Trace laser sight.

[pabianice]

Just try it here in MA.

[RKBA Democrat]

“How ‘bout it FReepers, any open packers out there?”

In Virginia, you can’t carry concealed in a restaurant that serves liquor. But you can carry openly. So in Virginia, open carry isn’t just a good idea, it’s the LAW!

Open carry really isn’t that big of a deal for those of you who are considering it. At first, you think you have a neon sign around your neck, but you soon realize that 2/3 of people don’t even notice and most of the remaining 1/3 don’t care or assume (incorrectly) that you’re a cop.

[RKBA Democrat]

You might find this article entertaining.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

I'm still looking for a holster for my CC: