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I am a relatively new gun-owner and have been CCing regularly (I obtained my permit prior to even purchasing my gun). I heard about National Gun Control Protest Day today and, while I won't be headed to Concord to partake in any organized demonstration, I was thinking it would be great if even 1 or 2% of the population just exercised their rights at the same time ..open carrying all over the state. That would seemingly be enough for nearly everyone to take notice..not just the clowns in the State House.
I've not open carried yet (primarily because I haven't felt comfortable enough to do so yet), but would like to start. I've realized one of the primary reasons I've been uncomfortable is that I don't truly know where I am restricted and permitted. Are there specific places that I risk arrest simply for carrying? It seems clear that on all private property we are free to carry until/unless the owner has asked us not to. But are there any statutory restrictions beyond that? Can I be carrying in a bank? Town/City offices? When I stop to buy ammo/accessories/etc from the local gun shop (I noticed at one of my local gun shops there is a sign that clearly states "NO LOADED FIREARMS AT ANY TIME" ..is that law, or his rule?)?
I am a relatively new gun-owner and have been CCing regularly (I obtained my permit prior to even purchasing my gun). I heard about National Gun Control Protest Day today and, while I won't be headed to Concord to partake in any organized demonstration, I was thinking it would be great if even 1 or 2% of the population just exercised their rights at the same time ..open carrying all over the state. That would seemingly be enough for nearly everyone to take notice..not just the clowns in the State House.
I've not open carried yet (primarily because I haven't felt comfortable enough to do so yet), but would like to start. I've realized one of the primary reasons I've been uncomfortable is that I don't truly know where I am restricted and permitted. Are there specific places that I risk arrest simply for carrying? It seems clear that on all private property we are free to carry until/unless the owner has asked us not to. But are there any statutory restrictions beyond that? Can I be carrying in a bank? Town/City offices? When I stop to buy ammo/accessories/etc from the local gun shop (I noticed at one of my local gun shops there is a sign that clearly states "NO LOADED FIREARMS AT ANY TIME" ..is that law, or his rule?)?