TDFbound
Regular Member
Can you point me in the direction of any laws or court cases related to the open carrying of long guns in NC? I recently purchased a motorcycle and would like to carry my rifle with me on longer in-state trips just the same as I do in my 4-wheeled vehicles, but don't want to be unsure of myself should any confrontation result from the unusual sight of a mid-20's fit white military-style dude on a sporty red naked bike with a rifle case attached to it.
I know the rifle would be cased most of the time but, should I need to leave the bike in case of an accident or technical problem, I can imagine a few scenarios where I would want to take the gun with me. The case would be attached to the bike, probably mounted on one of the passenger peg supports or something, so if I did have to leave the bike for whatever reason, I'd probably just end up slinging the rifle on my back. Same concerns as with on the bike- I don't want to be unsure of myself should any confrontation with law enforcement pop up. Obviously if this is illegal I won't be doing it at all, but if it is legal I need to know that and not let myself be bullied by whatever local cops.
I'm not trying to start a conversation or debate about carrying long guns, but I know some of you are very savvy with the applicable laws and related court cases and hope somebody can post up a few links to some pertinent information. Thanks in advance!
I know the rifle would be cased most of the time but, should I need to leave the bike in case of an accident or technical problem, I can imagine a few scenarios where I would want to take the gun with me. The case would be attached to the bike, probably mounted on one of the passenger peg supports or something, so if I did have to leave the bike for whatever reason, I'd probably just end up slinging the rifle on my back. Same concerns as with on the bike- I don't want to be unsure of myself should any confrontation with law enforcement pop up. Obviously if this is illegal I won't be doing it at all, but if it is legal I need to know that and not let myself be bullied by whatever local cops.
I'm not trying to start a conversation or debate about carrying long guns, but I know some of you are very savvy with the applicable laws and related court cases and hope somebody can post up a few links to some pertinent information. Thanks in advance!