It kinda depends on what part of the country he was in and if it was rural or not.
When I was growing up it was not unusual to see man or kid walking or riding a bike down the street carrying a shotgun or rifle. If a LEO saw you he might stop you and ask if the firearm unloaded and ask to see it. If you went into a store the owner or clerk would ask you if it was unloaded. They might ask you to let them keep it behind the counter until you were ready to check out.
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