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Single Six · September 8, 2011, 06:38 AM

I work as a full time LEO in N.C. I can't speak for other jurisdictions, but where I'm at, the "armed to the terror of the public" thing is usually reserved for cases like a guy walking down a city street carrying a rifle or shotgun. We do have CCW laws, but last time I checked, we're also an "open carry" state, and anyone old enough to legally possess a handgun is not prohibited from openly wearing same. I very rarely encounter OC folks when I'm working, and I personally don't favor it...but until such time as OC becomes illegal, I'll leave them be.

September 8, 2011, 06:38 AM	#13
Single Six Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,522	I work as a full time LEO in N.C. I can't speak for other jurisdictions, but where I'm at, the "armed to the terror of the public" thing is usually reserved for cases like a guy walking down a city street carrying a rifle or shotgun. We do have CCW laws, but last time I checked, we're also an "open carry" state, and anyone old enough to legally possess a handgun is not prohibited from openly wearing same. I very rarely encounter OC folks when I'm working, and I personally don't favor it...but until such time as OC becomes illegal, I'll leave them be. __________________ Seen on a bumper sticker: "Exercise. Eat right. Take vitamins. Die anyway."