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Is this legal open carry
- Thread starter Crs
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Yes.
These are questions better asked in the individual state forums, but you got lucky. Welcome to Nevada, and to OCDO!
Now, personally, I avoid it, because you get all the discomfort of concealed carry while trying to enjoy only the legal freedom of open carry. There may also be perception issues which can come into play on private property. Someone might take issue with what they feel is an exposed concealed firearm, whereas have no issue with an obvious gun in an exposed holster. On their property, their feelings count.
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28kfps
Regular Member
Where is this sub-forum?
Vegassteve
Regular Member
Its this part of the forum. It must have been posted in another section of OC.org. So they moved it here to NV.
It was - the question and answers are state specific.
Is anyone going to answer the OP's query?
Didn't I?
Originally Posted by Grapeshot
...Is anyone going to answer the OP's query?
Almost.
Not withstanding the difference in can I (ability) and may I (legally), IMO a more specific response would be of benefit = statute or case law.
You gave a personal opinion w/o those references.
The carry of a holstered handgun in a manner to allow the viewer the opportunity to recognize the existence of a handgun passes the test.
Nevada's preemption statute, which also struck down the previously grandfathered Clark County ordinance, delineates that neither the state nor local municipalities can infringe on this right. Note that there are some simple limitations/restrictions - become familiar with the specifics.
http://nevadacarry.blogspot.com/2015/06/breaking-news-blue-cards-and-local-laws.html
Basic is that one must be at least 18 yo to carry and if asked to leave, you risk a trespass charge for not doing so immediately. Resolve the problem after the fact from the comfort of your home/office.
My short simple, direct answer would be, " Yes you can." but IMO it demanded more.
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qednick
Regular Member
I definitely concur with that point!
Don't be shy, wear it proud and let everyone know it's totally legal to OC in Nevada!!
The Big Guy
Regular Member
I'm guessing that most people on here would take "YES" as a very direct answer. Secondly in my opinion most folks on this forum would take Mac's simple answer to a simple question at face value. I certainly do.
As far as the wording of state statute stating 'by ordinary observation' it could still be left to interpretation.
Sometimes experience trumps wording.
TBG
Vegassteve
Regular Member
Once again amazed at how a mod steps in on something so simple as this, but lets other things slide.
There was no intent on my part to put Mac down. If it seemed so, I apologize.
I doubt that the OP is as experienced and knowledgeable as "most folks on this forum." A clue can be derived from the simple act of his posing the question. His post count renders him a blank slate to us.
I have found no court tests of the phrase "by ordinary observation;" hence, conclude that there are few (none?) and that the dictionary definition of the words would prevail.
If the OP is eligible for it, a permit to conceal would solve the problem either way.
Come, come now. Please do not read more into my posting than is evident. It should be obvious that I was not moderating.
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MSG Laigaie
Campaign Veteran
I have never felt "comfortable" with a cc holster. They are made to hide inside. I am too skinny to add that much bulk in my waist
band. Just more comfortable and a much better variety to the OC holster.
The OP may not have scrolled down far enough to find "stories from the States" on the forum. Just one post, he may be lost out in the electrons.
There is no legal problem, so it doesn't solve that. And it does nothing for the potential hassle problem.
To reiterate, it's legal. It is still clearly a firearm by "ordinary observation," which is the criteria used in the state of Nevada.
28kfps
Regular Member
OOOOO Thanks.
28kfps
Regular Member
I too thought Yes was a good answer. One thing appears to be the norm regulators like to regulate. I fell better now that I got involved in the drama form a single posting from a one time poster.