off topic ...but I'm curious

[MADMAX22]

Believe it or not, here in Virginia, open carry is still legal, although I don't recall ever seeing any one take advantage of it. I have a nice 357mag, but I don't think it would be very comfortable to wear all day. I mainly got it for sentimental reasons, it is unregistered and bought through a strawman out of state. It is a Virginia Dragoon and made locally, but I bought it in Idaho.

Kevin

There are alot of states that are open carry. WA state is one also.

WHen I was in VA there were a bunch of cops that got in trouble for arresting or taking guns from people that were open carry because they didnt know any better (know the law if your gonna enforce it right....). Several times people had cops called on them by others when they were open carry.

For the OP I have a ccw and carry when I know I dont have to go on base.

HARRYB that is just wrong, I cant believe they allowed that to get printed. Thats like something they would do to a sex offender. Im serprised that paper didnt get a law suit against it.

[Jordan]

Open carry is legal in Utah but most of the public and more than a few law enforcement officers are not that familiar with the law and that has on occasion caused some confusion. I do not have a permit yet but am going to get one when I have the money. Being from SoCal originally, I am still amazed that the closer to hunting season it gets the more my neighborhood transforms into an armed camp. Stats I read recently were that 1 in 5 in public are armed in Utah. Reminds me of another stat that is a bit more of a concern to me, 1 in 5 drivers at any time day or night, on the freeway are impaired by drugs or alcohol.

[china]

Oh to live in America! Over here it is an offense to arm yourself for self defense with anything let alone a hand gun

[2MadJacks]

I carry in Oklahoma and if you have an OKLA CCW the surrounding states also recognize your license. The license here only cost $195.00 total and takes 90 days to recieve it after the OSBI gets your ap. I think its pretty cheap insurance! More guys at work are alway getting and talking of getting it. James

[Go2Tex]

Oh to live in America! Over here it is an offense to arm yourself for self defense with anything let alone a hand gun

hmmm... sounds like living under a dictatorship. Are you sure you didn't miss something in the news lately? heh heh, ..... like, Communist China invaded or something?

Well, although Texas law considers one's vehicle like one's residence for the purpose of concealed carry, [Texas Penal Code Ch. 46.02(a)(2)] , I don't normally feel the need where I go. I almost never drive at night in bad neighborhoods or go to taverns or hang out at the local stop-n-rob. Interesting twist to it, though. The handgun must be concealed in your vehicle. [Ch.46.02(a-1)(1)].

However, I was shocked, SHOCKED I tell ya, when I moved down here and looked up the concealed carry license info. I couldn't believe how damn ridiculous it has become in a State that still believes it's a Republic....

Hell, it was easier and a lot cheaper in that Liberal bastian of Washington State! Which, by the way, was invaded by Communist China I believe.

Edited March 5, 2009 by Go2Tex

[Jordan]

I have a question along the same vein, In countries that have, according to the nature shows, wide open areas overflowing with very dangerous animals apparently out to terrorize and eat everthing in sight, what does the law abiding citizen protect themselves with when the government either outlaws private gun ownership, or makes it so problematic and expensive to own one? I mean not everyone can wrestle a croc or charm a viper every time they need to go to the store. (I am sure by watching those shows one gets the impression that you need to dodge killer animals with every step you take outside. )

[pete]

what is an un-restricted license and how did you get it!!!!!!

pete

[tonyc1]

Oh to live in America! Over here it is an offense to arm yourself for self defense with anything let alone a hand gun

I'd sooner be living here in Australia than many other places in the world, China!!!

Tony.

[Hilly]

You guys are making me wanna cry! I live in the state of Wisconsin, and we can't carry concealed weapons. We voted on it a couple of times but the damn darn liberals here are coming out of the woodwork! Of course that doesn't mean I don't have an arsenal in my home

Last summer we had company from New Zealand, where handguns are illegal (unless you are licensed, and belong to a shooting club). We took our guests out with all the handguns and rifles we own, and a whole bunch of ammo, and spent the entire day introducing them to a new way of having fun. Needless to say, we all enjoyed every last second!

[Washroad]

I live in Orange County and we just got a new Sheriff.

She's busy revoking as many CC permits as she can. Considering that there are 3 million people in this county, only 1500 had permits (1 in every 2000 people) and she's revoking them. A couple of cities here have a pretty bad gang/murder problem but that doesn't seem to concern her.

I can carry a weapon in my car provided it's unloaded and the ammunition is locked up somewhere like in the trunk. I drive a pickup so I guess I have to put a lock box in the bed of the truck.

So now if I get assaulted, I can ask them to wait while I get my key and unlock my ammo box. The thing is, then firing in public is illegal here.

When I travel in my motorhome in this state, I can carry under the same restrictions. When I park, shut off the engine and remove the keys from the ignition, the motorhome becomes my residence and I can have a loaded weapon and defend myself.

I know when I'm breaking the law and will take full responsibility for myself if caught. I do not advocate breaking the law by any means.

As far as having weapons, I have a "few" pistols and just acquired a 12 gauge shotgun.

Edited March 5, 2009 by Washroad