As a point of information it has been reported in these pages that a law enforcement entity in Maryland (State Police, I think) has stated publicly that they will not honor the intent of this law, that instead they will arrest and indict anyone found carrying without a Maryland permit and require that they contest the charges by "proving" compliance with the FOPA.You can even pass through Philadelphia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. under this act's protections.
I'm tired of Maryland and their crap. I think I'm just going to invade them in the morning when I get up...SouthernBoy wrote:As a point of information it has been reported in these pages that a law enforcement entity in Maryland (State Police, I think) has stated publicly that they will not honor the intent of this law, that instead they will arrest and indict anyone found carrying without a Maryland permit and require that they contest the charges by "proving" compliance with the FOPA.You can even pass through Philadelphia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. under this act's protections.
It seems wise to not even stop in Maryland if possible.
(Yes, I know I should cite the thread this was in, I don't know how to and still get back here. I'll post anyway, give it a try, and edit if my search fu is sublime.)
Here's a thread that mentions the subject still searching for the real word http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=29884&forum_id=54
What exit ya coming from?
SouthernBoy wrote:As a point of information it has been reported in these pages that a law enforcement entity in Maryland (State Police, I think) has stated publicly that they will not honor the intent of this law, that instead they will arrest and indict anyone found carrying without a Maryland permit and require that they contest the charges by "proving" compliance with the FOPA.You can even pass through Philadelphia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. under this act's protections.
It seems wise to not even stop in Maryland if possible.
(Yes, I know I should cite the thread this was in, I don't know how to and still get back here. I'll post anyway, give it a try, and edit if my search fu is sublime.)
Here's a thread that mentions the subject still searching for the real word http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=29884&forum_id=54
ProShooter wrote:What exit ya coming from?
Lots of backroads to get to PA then I81 all the way to Roanoke.
I live in Northern NJ. Farm country.
jjbath wrote:
ProShooter wrote:What exit ya coming from?
Lots of backroads to get to PA then I81 all the way to Roanoke.
I live in Northern NJ. Farm country.
I used to live in Bergen and worked in both Warren and Sussex.
I imagine that you're taking the bridge from P'burg into Easton or 84 West into Scranton and down to 81?
Take 81 down to 17 in Winchester, Va. Nice ride and it keeps you out of the People's Republic of Maryland for all but a few minutes.
I live in sussex. Where did you work?
architect wrote:SouthernBoy wrote:As a point of information it has been reported in these pages that a law enforcement entity in Maryland (State Police, I think) has stated publicly that they will not honor the intent of this law, that instead they will arrest and indict anyone found carrying without a Maryland permit and require that they contest the charges by "proving" compliance with the FOPA.You can even pass through Philadelphia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. under this act's protections.
It seems wise to not even stop in Maryland if possible.
(Yes, I know I should cite the thread this was in, I don't know how to and still get back here. I'll post anyway, give it a try, and edit if my search fu is sublime.)
Here's a thread that mentions the subject still searching for the real word http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=29884&forum_id=54
And cops wonder why peopledislike them :lol:
Welcome to the land of the openly carried gun. While your down here please take the chance to open carry at least once.
Correct, as long as it is not "hidden from common observation". Loaded or unloaded is fine.Does open carry mean I can have a loaded gun in my vehicle as long as its visible?
That is just crazy. Wouldn't that put Maryland in a very precarious position with not only a lawsuit from the victim but also one from the feds? Also, just refuse to allow them to search your car.SouthernBoy wrote:As a point of information it has been reported in these pages that a law enforcement entity in Maryland (State Police, I think) has stated publicly that they will not honor the intent of this law, that instead they will arrest and indict anyone found carrying without a Maryland permit and require that they contest the charges by "proving" compliance with the FOPA.You can even pass through Philadelphia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. under this act's protections.
It seems wise to not even stop in Maryland if possible.
(Yes, I know I should cite the thread this was in, I don't know how to and still get back here. I'll post anyway, give it a try, and edit if my search fu is sublime.)
Here's a thread that mentions the subject still searching for the real word http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=29884&forum_id=54
SouthernBoy wrote:As a point of information it has been reported in these pages that a law enforcement entity in Maryland (State Police, I think) has stated publicly that they will not honor the intent of this law, that instead they will arrest and indict anyone found carrying without a Maryland permit and require that they contest the charges by "proving" compliance with the FOPA.You can even pass through Philadelphia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. under this act's protections.
It seems wise to not even stop in Maryland if possible.
(Yes, I know I should cite the thread this was in, I don't know how to and still get back here. I'll post anyway, give it a try, and edit if my search fu is sublime.)
Here's a thread that mentions the subject still searching for the real word http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=29884&forum_id=54
Black hawk makes a nice one for a 1911. If your going to open carry get a holster that has at least level II retentionxdm guy wrote:architect wrote:SouthernBoy wrote:As a point of information it has been reported in these pages that a law enforcement entity in Maryland (State Police, I think) has stated publicly that they will not honor the intent of this law, that instead they will arrest and indict anyone found carrying without a Maryland permit and require that they contest the charges by "proving" compliance with the FOPA.You can even pass through Philadelphia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. under this act's protections.
It seems wise to not even stop in Maryland if possible.
(Yes, I know I should cite the thread this was in, I don't know how to and still get back here. I'll post anyway, give it a try, and edit if my search fu is sublime.)
Here's a thread that mentions the subject still searching for the real word http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=29884&forum_id=54
And cops wonder why peopledislike them :lol:
Welcome to the land of the openly carried gun. While your down here please take the chance to open carry at least once.
I guess that means I need to find a good holster. I was going to bring an S&W 38 but I don't have a holster. I do have Fubus Holsters for my Glock, Beretta and 1911.
My sister lives in Roanoke and my parents are retiring there next year.
I visit at least once a year and I never noticed anyone open carrying before. When I was in AZ everyone was carrying and for some reason I felt safe everywhere I went. Even though I wasn't armed.
Does open carry mean I can have a loaded gun in my vehicle as long as its visible?
jjbath wrote:Correct, as long as it is not "hidden from common observation". Loaded or unloaded is fine.Does open carry mean I can have a loaded gun in my vehicle as long as its visible?
ProShooter wrote:jjbath wrote:ProShooter wrote:What exit ya coming from?
Lots of backroads to get to PA then I81 all the way to Roanoke.
I live in Northern NJ. Farm country.I used to live in Bergen and worked in both Warren and Sussex.
I imagine that you're taking the bridge from P'burg into Easton or 84 West into Scranton and down to 81?
Take 81 down to 17 in Winchester, Va. Nice ride and it keeps you out of the People's Republic of Maryland for all but a few minutes.I live in sussex. Where did you work?
ProShooter wrote:jjbath wrote:Correct, as long as it is not "hidden from common observation". Loaded or unloaded is fine.Does open carry mean I can have a loaded gun in my vehicle as long as its visible?
Good GRIEF, MAN!
What do you call an unloaded pistol?
A HAMMER!