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Do any LEOs open carry?

lonewolf2810

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Many advocate open carry because they believe criminals will not attack an openly armed person and that there are no significant safety issues involved. I, on the other hand, believe that the dangers of open carry far outweigh any benefits. So how, if at all, can we decide who is right and who is wrong? I think I know.

If open carry is such a good idea then surely LEOs, at least those with lots of street experience, should know! Therefore lets here from current LEOs, former LEOs, and retired LEOs that may be reading this forum. Do you or would you open carry when off duty or now that you are either retired or no longer working as a LEO if you could?

I mean while not in uniform. I think this is the right place to post this
 

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I saw some stuff from the state of Michigan recently, which brings up the question: What defines OC? A marine is OCing, but has a CCW, which in Michigan requires the weapon to concealed at all time. One is open to arrest if it is not.

There are so many different standard in this country that used be free. Right turn on red?

OC is supposed to be legal through out the country, but so is LOC. According to the constipation.

But, what happens? People (non felons) are continuously harassed by local LEOs in all states on a continuing basis.

Get a life, LEOs - must everyone else can actually protect themselves, and you are not legally required to do so, else you all would have sued silly long ago.

Face it: You are a necessary component of civilized society, but your skill set is limited to that of the common man, who can (and must) protect himself without your mostly tardy assistance upon even tardier arrival.
 

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ULOC is useless in an attack situation. If you are lucky, you might get it out and fumble for a magazine or speed loader, before being stabbed or beaten to death.

Good luck. :banghead:
 

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Lead Lobber wrote:
I saw some stuff from the state of Michigan recently, which brings up the question: What defines OC? A marine is OCing, but has a CCW, which in Michigan requires the weapon to concealed at all time. One is open to arrest if it is not.
this is not correct, please stop spreading this misinformation.
 

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Well sir, this is what I found; you're welcome to publish actual statutes. Because it looks a catch 22 in Michigan. CCW? Keep it in your pants. OC? Better be unloaded. OC CCW - you tell us, please, and kindly replicate state and local laws.

I reported what I found, so please don't ask me to not do so. I want to know.

It seems to me Michigan has conflict regarding state and local authorities, not unlike the rest of the country. So, please do not ask me to stop questions. This is where learning begins.
 

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CCW, without the worry or ridiculous regulations that could result in weapon confiscation, is the only way to go, IMHO. Confusion to the enemy! Let the thug wonder if you may pull out a .45 and put a hole in him.

Open carry just invites robbery; several thugs jump you and steal your gun, your ammo, your wallet. Perhaps your life. Keep it loaded, keep it hidden.
 

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LEOs OC on TV, with a badge on their belt. It's been 40 years since I was an LEO. I think OC invites criminals to mug you. So keep your pistol in your pants, boys.

Just my view. :cool:
 

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I am not your aunt. Go ahead and ULOC if you wish to; it is the right of all citizens. I am just expressing my opinion of possible consequences, based on many years of observation and experience.

Greg
 

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I know LEO's in my county (maybe the whole state, I'm not sure) are REQUIRED to CC if they carry off duty. They are not authorized to OC unless in uniform.
 

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MSC 45ACP wrote:
I know LEO's in my county (maybe the whole state, I'm not sure) are REQUIRED to CC if they carry off duty. They are not authorized to OC unless in uniform.
Which sucks because if not on duty you should be afforded all the same rights as everybody else.
 

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Hokey Dokey. I am a sworn corrections officer. LEO, Deputy, Jailer or whatever I may be called. I also have a CDWL for Kentucky.

I carry OPEN whenever I need to or can. My badge is turned inward on my belt. I carry concealed only when my shirt, jacket, coat, vest covers it. I sit to eat, I remove whatever conceals my weapon.

I honestly advocate open carry. I am 67 years old, Marine veteran (1959/1963) and Military Police when in service.

My 1st real open carryconflict was in 1975 with the chief policeman in a rural Ky town. I won. I carried my dad's .38 special on my paper route in 1955.

I carry OPENwhile NOT in uniform such as we have in Ky.

Does this cover what was asked?:dude:
 

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Lead Lobber wrote:
ULOC is useless in an attack situation. If you are lucky, you might get it out and fumble for a magazine or speed loader, before being stabbed or beaten to death.

Good luck. :banghead:
i ULOC a few times when i lived in california a sigma 40ve empty magwell slide locked back in an alfonso leather holster (pop in mag dropslide fire) if the situation ever required it.Main thing is training on speed loading and fireing from the low ready.I used to do armed security over there and i will say many los angeles county deputies dont know certain laws regarding carry.A little off topic but i will say this c.p.c 12031(d)(5)or maybe(5)(d) i forget but one of those allows for an armed guard in uniform on his way to or from work and during work to carry fully loaded and alot of LEO's almost make the big mistake of takeing them in for carrying a loaded weapon.As a lieutenant i recieved a call one time from a very young sounding deputy that had one of my officers in custody(this idiot actually made my officer empty the weapon himself lol)i informed him of the law my officer was mad at me because he had a good false arrest and kidnapping charge.:what:
 

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Lead Lobber wrote:
Well sir, this is what I found; you're welcome to publish actual statutes. Because it looks a catch 22 in Michigan. CCW? Keep it in your pants. OC? Better be unloaded. OC CCW - you tell us, please, and kindly replicate state and local laws.

I reported what I found, so please don't ask me to not do so. I want to know.

It seems to me Michigan has conflict regarding state and local authorities, not unlike the rest of the country. So, please do not ask me to stop questions. This is where learning begins.


Lead Lobber, folks here on OCDO have attempted to provide you with pertinent info (statues) to confirm lawful carry-OC and CC. You, for whatever reason, are not willing to accept what's being provided.

Most of the laws here in Michigan pertaining to carry is fairly clear and most do not require an attorney for interpretation.

First of all, there is NO statue in Michigan that requires CPL holders to CC-I have no idea where the hell you came up with that garbage.

Secondly, in Michigan, we have full state preemption, specifically MCL 123.1102, which prohibits local units of government (county, township, city, village) from creating/enforcing laws (ordinances) more stringent than the States'. Any ordinance to prohibit a person to possess a handgun, for example, in a city park is illegal per Section 1102.

Please, if you would, provide a cite to this so-called "catch 22" you speak of.

Also, the license to carry a concealed pistol here in Michigan is called a CPL (Concealed Pistol License), not a CCW. A CCW in Michigan is what you will be convicted of if you get caught carrying a concealed pistol without a CPL-hence, Carrying Concealed Weapon.
 

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Lead Lobber wrote:
CCW, without the worry or ridiculous regulations that could result in weapon confiscation, is the only way to go, IMHO. Confusion to the enemy! Let the thug wonder if you may pull out a .45 and put a hole in him.

Open carry just invites robbery; several thugs jump you and steal your gun, your ammo, your wallet. Perhaps your life. Keep it loaded, keep it hidden.
Please provide any examples (cites) that back this extremely ficticious comment of yours that pertains to persons that are not LEO/Active Military who OC.
 

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Lead Lobber wrote:
LEOs OC on TV, with a badge on their belt. It's been 40 years since I was an LEO. I think OC invites criminals to mug you. So keep your pistol in your pants, boys.

Just my view. :cool:

Ahhh....this is all starting to make sense now...

Christ, I should have known in the beginning... :?
 
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Lead Lobber wrote:
I saw some stuff from the state of Michigan recently, which brings up the question: What defines OC? A marine is OCing, but has a CCW, which in Michigan requires the weapon to concealed at all time. One is open to arrest if it is not.

Totally completely WRONG SIR! First of all in Michigan there is no law on the books that prohibits OC. Do you know what the absence of a law that prohibits means? It means that if there is no law against it..... nothing that says it is illegal... then it is legal to do it.

In Michigan a permit to carry concealed is necessary because there are laws against carrying concealed... unless a person has the permit.

But having the permit to carry concealed only means a person MAY (is allowed to) carry concealed... it does NOT require concealed carry.

No law ='s legal by default... law prohibiting ='s a permit/license required to allow an otherwise illegal action.

Got it?

There are so many different standard in this country that used be free. Right turn on red?

Yes.. each State has their own unique set of laws for many things. It is the way it is. But do not assume that the laws in my State, or any other State, are the same as the laws in your State.

OC is supposed to be legal through out the country, but so is LOC. According to the constipation.

And this simple statement by you tells me you are just another elitist leftist that doesn't like the Constitution... and all that it implies... the people's control of the government not the governments control of the people.

You are aware that the Bill of Rights is NOT a list of things the government allows the people to do... but is a list of things the people have told the government they will NOT allow the government to do? Once you understand that concept you will understand that the lack of a law that prohibits an activity means that activity is... by default... legal to do... hence no law against Carrying a loaded pistol in plain sight in Michigan... means it is legal to openly carry a loaded pistol in Michigan..... regardless of your misunderstanding of the law/lack of a law in a State other than your own.

But, what happens? People (non felons) are continuously harassed by local LEOs in all states on a continuing basis.

Get a life, LEOs - must everyone else can actually protect themselves, and you are not legally required to do so, else you all would have sued silly long ago.

Face it: You are a necessary component of civilized society, but your skill set is limited to that of the common man, who can (and must) protect himself without your mostly tardy assistance upon even tardier arrival.

By the way... I've been reading your posts throughout this forum and they all have an undertone of anti OC.

I personally am encouraged by the influx of new members spouting anti OC misinformation, opinions, and false data because it means the OC movement of quietly living up for the rights of the common people in the CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS is working.
 
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Lead Lobber wrote:
CCW, without the worry or ridiculous regulations that could result in weapon confiscation, is the only way to go, IMHO. Confusion to the enemy! Let the thug wonder if you may pull out a .45 and put a hole in him.

You are entitled to your opinion however please consider the following:

When a person is carrying concealed they look just like every other potential victim to thugs.

But when a thug is looking for a victim and sees a person that looks tempting... until the thug sees that person is carrying a gun on their hip. Thug now knows his intended victim most certainly, without a doubt, has the means to resist being a victim. Thug either decides to find a different victim or attacks anyway. Now... please cite any, and I mean any documented incidence where a citizen openly carrying has been attacked or had their gun grabbed. That really is a challenge for you Sir: either support your claim with fact or let that myth go.. because it is a myth put forth by anti OC folks hoping to scare people into not OC'ing.

Open carry just invites robbery; several thugs jump you and steal your gun, your ammo, your wallet. Perhaps your life. Keep it loaded, keep it hidden.

Again, please provide a documented incident where a citizen open carrying has been jumped by several thugs and had their gun, ammo, wallet and possibly their life stolen by thugs. Show FACTS!... not scare tactics.
 

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Lead Lobber wrote:
LEOs OC on TV, with a badge on their belt. It's been 40 years since I was an LEO. I think OC invites criminals to mug you. So keep your pistol in your pants, boys.

Just my view. :cool:
Only the ones who are not afraid of getting shot. Every open carrier should practice retention techniques, preferably by learning Krav Maga.
 
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