What defines open carry in Kansas City Missouri?

I bought my first gun awhile ago and would like to be able to carry it around. The only holster I have for it is a pocket holster. The gun is a revolver and when inserted into the pocket holster the cylinder, butt and hammer can still be seen. Really the only part obscured is the barrel (5 - 1/2 in.). Is it legal to carry this way?

Wolf J Flywheel said:

I bought my first gun awhile ago and would like to be able to carry it around. The only holster I have for it is a pocket holster. The gun is a revolver and when inserted into the pocket holster the cylinder, butt and hammer can still be seen. Really the only part obscured is the barrel (5 - 1/2 in.). Is it legal to carry this way?

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While open carry is generally legal in Missouri, their preemption statute is unique in that it preempts the entire field of firearms lawexcept for the regulation of open carry. Consequently, carrying openly in Missouri will expose you to a checkerboard of local ordinances.
http://www.opencarry.org/?page_id=263

Not at all sure how you "pocket carry" a revolver with a 5 1/2" barrel, nor how such a holster would safely protect such a gun.

Confusion reins supreme - perhaps you have a picture?

In KC MO, open carry is legal, no confusion on that. If you have a CCW endorsement, you are cooking with gas. If you don't, concealed is poorly defined in the RsMO and I'm not sure if you want to be a test case.

Having said that, your choice of holster sounds less than ideal from both a safety and retention standpoint. You might want to rethink your choice of holster.

Having said all of this, please do nothing to rock the boat. We are very close to getting some legislation finished that, while not perfect, helps to restore some of the rights that have been taken from us. History has shown us that it only takes one moron to derail things.

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It takes politicians to derail things, not a citizen exercising his rights, don't let anyone tell you different.

kcgunfan said:

History has shown us that it only takes one moron to derail things.

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THAT statement is FALSE......It takes more than one moron, and WHEN it does fail.... people LOVE to be able to blame someone. Especially those who sit and watch things happen.... then cry out what the $#%^$$# happened.

OC for ME said:

It takes politicians to derail things, not a citizen exercising his rights, don't let anyone tell you different.

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Couldn't agree more......

OC for ME said:

It takes politicians to derail things, not a citizen exercising his rights, don't let anyone tell you different.

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While this is 100% accurate, that doesn't mean we should not use caution in our current political climate. While it may be totally legal for someone to OC in an area, that does not necessarily make it wise. Politicians respond to pressure, both positive and negative. Negative pressure from their constituents due to media fallout over an OC incident could destroy years of work put in by many people, both on this board and not.

So please, if you have any doubt, currently it's better to err on the side of caution with regards to OC.

Wolf J Flywheel said:

I bought my first gun awhile ago and would like to be able to carry it around. The only holster I have for it is a pocket holster. The gun is a revolver and when inserted into the pocket holster the cylinder, butt and hammer can still be seen. Really the only part obscured is the barrel (5 - 1/2 in.). Is it legal to carry this way?

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There is no statement in MO that says this is Open Carry vs Concealed Carry. It is a fine line and be honest, probably open to various interpretations by judges throughout the state.

JMHO...with what you have have stated, I wouldn't pocket carry that firearm and consider it Open Carry. My guess, most LEOs would interpret it to be CC and then let the judge to confirm or not. All the while causing you grief and money. :uhoh: Just my $.02.

Oramac said:

While this is 100% accurate, that doesn't mean we should not use caution in our current political climate. While it may be totally legal for someone to OC in an area, that does not necessarily make it wise. Politicians respond to pressure, both positive and negative. Negative pressure from their constituents due to media fallout over an OC incident could destroy years of work put in by many people, both on this board and not.

So please, if you have any doubt, currently it's better to err on the side of caution with regards to OC.

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Yeah, I know.

I've be "keeping a low profile" for the past two years. Yet, keeping a low profile certainly has not stopped the Jeff City denizens from not getting the job done. It seems there are rumbles that another year may come and go with zero advancements for the better.

Are the Jeff City denizens play us? Hopefully not.....we shall see.

OC for ME said:

Yeah, I know.

I've be "keeping a low profile" for the past two years. Yet, keeping a low profile certainly has not stopped the Jeff City denizens from not getting the job done. It seems there are rumbles that another year may come and go with zero advancements for the better.

Are the Jeff City denizens play us? Hopefully not.....we shall see.

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I don't disagree in the slightest. And as you say, we shall see. All I know is that we are considerably closer now than we've ever been before.