Is there any state where open carry is illegal? - Page 2

AirForceShooter · May 7, 2009, 10:54 AM

Florida , believe it or not.

AFS

NGIB · May 7, 2009, 11:00 AM

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I'd like to point out that this is entirely untrue. Firearms legislation is preempted in Georgia by state law. Local municipalities are not permitted to make up rules regarding gun ownership or carry that must be followed in their municipal areas separate from those laws passed in the General Assembly. Open carry is perfectly legal all across Georgia. Many, many people open carry every day in the peach state, including in the city of Atlanta.

In addition to the states that have been identified by others, I'm equally positive that OC is NOT allowed in FL by a licensed carrier.

Open carry in GA is only allowed if you possess a Georgia Firearms License (what we call a CWP, CCP, etc). My daughter lives in FL and open carry is not allowed there - you can get busted if your CC prints...

moga · May 7, 2009, 11:16 AM

Well, hello there fellow GPer. Thanks for pointing out that little tidbit about the GFL. That may not have been clear to some people otherwise. By drawing out the differences between Georgia's laws and those of the state of FL that doesn't allow OC, even when the carrier has a license, I thought it would convey that licensure is assumed in both cases.

Speaking of which, I'm nearly in need of renewing my FL CHP.

PhoenixConflagration · May 7, 2009, 02:27 PM

Not that I'm a fan of open carry, but I sure wish Florida were more lenient about printing. I've not had any problems, and my rig conceals well, but I sure wish I didn't have to be worried about grabbing stuff from the bottom shelf at the store. (I know, an LCP or a PM9 would fix that, but why should I have to buy a different gun just because they want people to be ashamed that they protect themselves.)

AirForceShooter · May 7, 2009, 02:50 PM

I've never heard Florida is real picky about printing.
I know I've printed. Reported? Guess not.

AFS

NavyLT · May 7, 2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RevDerb

Remember if you are open carrying without a CCW, as soon as you enter a vehicle with an open carried handgun, it becomes concealed and therefore belongs unloaded and in the trunk.

That depends entirely upon state law and, as such, varies from state to state.

Hkmp5sd · May 7, 2009, 03:21 PM

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but I sure wish Florida were more lenient about printing.

First I've heard of it.

PhoenixConflagration · May 7, 2009, 04:16 PM

It's not so much that they are picky about enforcing it as much as the way the statute is written, they can be.

Crankylove · May 7, 2009, 10:18 PM

In Utah, open carry of a loaded firearm is illegal........however, you can open carry an unloaded firearm without breaking the law....but whats the point in doing that?

RamSlammer · May 7, 2009, 10:45 PM

Not legal in Arkansas except for hunting during hunting season and on your own land.

mrsleeve · May 8, 2009, 12:25 AM

Tis legal in Montana other than banks bars and Govt buildings. I would not OC in my area (Kalispell) to may CA imports and tourists that call in the dreaded MAN WITH GUN. .

Even CCW is ok with no permit as long as its not in town or rail/logging camps have to have a permit for there.

stargazer65 · May 8, 2009, 06:04 AM

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NY & NJ you will be shot on sight by police

Is that essentially true, or just an exageration?

treg · May 8, 2009, 07:29 AM

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Not legal in Arkansas except for hunting during hunting season

There are several species open year round in my state.

SMITH910 · May 8, 2009, 10:02 AM

Legal in WI, was on the front page last week. However the cops will question you and make you feel like a criminal.

zxcvbob · May 8, 2009, 10:12 AM

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Legal in WI, was on the front page last week. However the cops will question you and make you feel like a criminal.

Didn't the Milwaukee police chief recently say he didn't care if it was legal or not, he would have you arrested anyway?

twinkie · May 18, 2009, 09:16 PM

FWIW I just completed my CCW class last weekend. According to the instructor there are only two states you can legally "open carry".....Arizona and Alaska.

Al Norris · May 18, 2009, 09:21 PM

Just Arizona and Alaska?

Your instructor needs to update his list.

Just off the top of my head: Virginia; Idaho; Wyoming; Montana; Vermont, and New Hampshire.

There are most likely others, where no license is required.

hogdogs · May 18, 2009, 11:18 PM

Florida is not an OC state but for the vehicle we do not need a CCP, no restriction as to where it may be carried nor condition of ready with the exceptions that it may not be concealed on the person without a permit nor in view of the passerby. It may be on any floorboard or in any storage compartment in any state of ready.
Brent

rwilson452 · May 19, 2009, 06:09 AM

For more info on PA firearms carry go to pafoa.org

jhco50 · May 19, 2009, 10:53 AM

Colorado and I'm pretty sure Wyoming.

Housezealot · May 19, 2009, 11:11 AM

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It's illegal in Texas...unless you're on your own property, out hunting or a comissioned security officer on duty

wow am I suprised by that, I thought texas was very gun freindly.

NavyLT · May 19, 2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jhco50

Colorado and I'm pretty sure Wyoming.

Open carry is LEGAL in BOTH Colorado and Wyoming!

May 7, 2009, 11:16 AM	#28
moga Member Join Date: May 2, 2007 Posts: 74	Well, hello there fellow GPer. Thanks for pointing out that little tidbit about the GFL. That may not have been clear to some people otherwise. By drawing out the differences between Georgia's laws and those of the state of FL that doesn't allow OC, even when the carrier has a license, I thought it would convey that licensure is assumed in both cases. Speaking of which, I'm nearly in need of renewing my FL CHP. __________________ Hold the reins of power in America as the Founding Fathers intended, or else: http://shock.military.com/Shock/vide...=177117&page=5 Proud Member of GeorgiaCarry.Org since 2007

May 7, 2009, 02:27 PM	#29
PhoenixConflagration Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 517	Not that I'm a fan of open carry, but I sure wish Florida were more lenient about printing. I've not had any problems, and my rig conceals well, but I sure wish I didn't have to be worried about grabbing stuff from the bottom shelf at the store. (I know, an LCP or a PM9 would fix that, but why should I have to buy a different gun just because they want people to be ashamed that they protect themselves.) __________________ *There is nothing quite so dangerous as a pacifist, for they will readily sacrifice others* for their ideals.**

May 7, 2009, 04:16 PM	#33
PhoenixConflagration Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 517	It's not so much that they are picky about enforcing it as much as the way the statute is written, they can be. __________________ *There is nothing quite so dangerous as a pacifist, for they will readily sacrifice others* for their ideals.**

May 7, 2009, 10:18 PM	#34
Crankylove Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2008 Location: 8B ID Posts: 1,753	In Utah, open carry of a loaded firearm is illegal........however, you can open carry an unloaded firearm without breaking the law....but whats the point in doing that? __________________ The answer to 1984 is 1776

May 19, 2009, 06:09 AM	#44
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	PA carry laws For more info on PA firearms carry go to pafoa.org __________________ USNRET '61-'81

May 7, 2009, 10:54 AM	#26
AirForceShooter Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Location: Sarasota (sort of) Florida Posts: 1,296	Florida , believe it or not. AFS

May 7, 2009, 02:50 PM	#30
AirForceShooter Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Location: Sarasota (sort of) Florida Posts: 1,296	I've never heard Florida is real picky about printing. I know I've printed. Reported? Guess not. AFS

May 7, 2009, 10:45 PM	#35
RamSlammer Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 722	Not legal in Arkansas except for hunting during hunting season and on your own land.

May 8, 2009, 12:25 AM	#36
mrsleeve Member Join Date: November 16, 2008 Posts: 15	Tis legal in Montana other than banks bars and Govt buildings. I would not OC in my area (Kalispell) to may CA imports and tourists that call in the dreaded MAN WITH GUN. . Even CCW is ok with no permit as long as its not in town or rail/logging camps have to have a permit for there.

May 8, 2009, 10:02 AM	#39
SMITH910 Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 282	Legal in WI, was on the front page last week. However the cops will question you and make you feel like a criminal.

May 18, 2009, 09:16 PM	#41
twinkie Junior Member Join Date: May 18, 2009 Posts: 1	FWIW I just completed my CCW class last weekend. According to the instructor there are only two states you can legally "open carry".....Arizona and Alaska.

May 18, 2009, 09:21 PM	#42
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	Just Arizona and Alaska? Your instructor needs to update his list. Just off the top of my head: Virginia; Idaho; Wyoming; Montana; Vermont, and New Hampshire. There are most likely others, where no license is required.

May 18, 2009, 11:18 PM	#43
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Florida is not an OC state but for the vehicle we do not need a CCP, no restriction as to where it may be carried nor condition of ready with the exceptions that it may not be concealed on the person without a permit nor in view of the passerby. It may be on any floorboard or in any storage compartment in any state of ready. Brent

May 19, 2009, 10:53 AM	#45
jhco50 Junior member Join Date: September 4, 2005 Posts: 243	Colorado and I'm pretty sure Wyoming.