” a Republican volunteer was confronted by a man who showed a gun at a Mecklenburg County polling place, police said. “
Illegal to open carry at the polls?
I assume the man wasn’t arrested for that but for interfering.
Remembering that pic of the Black Panther outside the polls...
>>Illegal to open carry at the polls?
it may depend on the state but in Texas, yes it is illegal to bring a gun. Period. However the poll judges can carry (as can law enforcement agents).
Also cannot have a cellphone/electronic device in use within 100 feet (or inside) polling center or wear campaign/party/etc shirts/hats/pins.