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I just found the forum and wanted to share some tips. First I do agree that we have a right to open carry as stated in our state law, however there are some ways to be safer about it.
STOPPED BY LE
You want to hand them your DL, insurance, and CCW if you have. Let them know you have a gun on you and where it is at. Follow their instructions to the letter. I was stopped once and was told to keep my hands on top of my steering wheel. The stop went just fine. He also asked me to not move my hands till he drove away.
OC in casinos, movie theaters and banks
I do NOT recommend this, get your CCW and carry that way. Casinos will certainly escort you right out, some banks don't like it. Be respectful and feel free to state the law, but you are a guest of their property. Most people you deal with are just doing what they are told. Get their name and contact the office to find out the official policy.
OC on the Strip
Not the best idea, I again recommend getting a CCW. The Strip is full of people and many are drunk. Easier to not have it showing.
I have OC in Walmart, grocery stores and many places before with no problems. I think most people think you are LE and leave you alone.
According to a cop friend, a store just having the gun with a line through it does NOT prohibit you from CC. If they have the NRS statue, it is a FELONY to carry, OC or CC in that place.
These are my suggestions and how I have safely carried my side arm for over 4 years. I got my CCW as soon as I could. What they cannot see, they cannot stop you about.
Justin
I just found the forum and wanted to share some tips. First I do agree that we have a right to open carry as stated in our state law, however there are some ways to be safer about it.
STOPPED BY LE
You want to hand them your DL, insurance, and CCW if you have. Let them know you have a gun on you and where it is at. Follow their instructions to the letter. I was stopped once and was told to keep my hands on top of my steering wheel. The stop went just fine. He also asked me to not move my hands till he drove away.
OC in casinos, movie theaters and banks
I do NOT recommend this, get your CCW and carry that way. Casinos will certainly escort you right out, some banks don't like it. Be respectful and feel free to state the law, but you are a guest of their property. Most people you deal with are just doing what they are told. Get their name and contact the office to find out the official policy.
OC on the Strip
Not the best idea, I again recommend getting a CCW. The Strip is full of people and many are drunk. Easier to not have it showing.
I have OC in Walmart, grocery stores and many places before with no problems. I think most people think you are LE and leave you alone.
According to a cop friend, a store just having the gun with a line through it does NOT prohibit you from CC. If they have the NRS statue, it is a FELONY to carry, OC or CC in that place.
These are my suggestions and how I have safely carried my side arm for over 4 years. I got my CCW as soon as I could. What they cannot see, they cannot stop you about.
Justin