How much trouble do you have with the police while open carrying on your bike?
I bicycle in the Cincinnati area, and have had a few events that make me want to carry. Unfortunately, around here, apparently the police have made it known that they will arrest anyone who does open carry on trumped up "inducing panic" charges, even though it is legal.
Any suggestions for dealing with the police? I've been considering trying to make an appointment with the town police chief to discuss it. I was thinking of describing the events, and that I intend to (legally) open carry on my bike, and that I would appreciate it if his officers were informed that it is legal.
I'm sure that he would try to dissuade me, but without being obnoxious about it, I want to explain that understand I am within my rights to do so; and even if unpopular, I don't need his permission or blessing.
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