I've been reading several forums, the state code, and what-not. But the information is quite saturated and I keep finding different views or opinions on the some areas of the law. Therefore, I'm left with the following questions:
Also, some of these questions may seems silly, but no; I'm not asking so that I can walk around like some arrogant activist looking for trouble and to sue a police officer like the many who've posted videos on YouTube. I'm simply asking so that I know the law, can avoid trouble, but yet protect myself and those around me.
All questions assume the holder does not have their CCW license.
- If open carrying a holstered firearm (not in a vehicle) and stopped by police, are you required by law to identify yourself when asked?
(Assuming the firearm is the only reason they're questioning you) - Additionally, if the police are responding to a call after someone reported you for having a holstered firearm, are you required by law to identify yourself when asked?
(Assuming the 911 complaint stated only that you had a holstered firearm and not that you were acting recklessly with it) - Is open carrying in a vehicle legal?
- If open carrying in a vehicle, what constitutes the difference between "open" and "concealed"?
- If open carrying in a vehicle, is the weapon allowed to be holstered or must it be, for example, in the passengers seat where it's more-easily visible?
- If open carrying in a vehicle, must one unload the firearm or is it legal to remain loaded?
- If open carrying in a vehicle and if the firearm must be unloaded, are there any other laws governing how or where the ammo must be? (locked in a box or bag, out of view, or out of reach)?
Also, some of these questions may seems silly, but no; I'm not asking so that I can walk around like some arrogant activist looking for trouble and to sue a police officer like the many who've posted videos on YouTube. I'm simply asking so that I know the law, can avoid trouble, but yet protect myself and those around me.
All questions assume the holder does not have their CCW license.