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N.Indiana

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I finally received my LTCH about a month ago. I made the decision after reading the posts on this site to excercise the right to OC so we don't lose them. I have been OCing in Walkerton, LaPorte and South Bend. I have felt a little self conscious, but I have had no confrentations. I have been OCing everywhere I go. When I went to purchase a gun, they told me Indiana was a CC state. With the help of this site, I am aware of the true laws. Thanks
 
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aikidoka

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Welcome to the forum.

Take the time to get a digital voice recorder and leave it on whenver you OC. It will come in handy when LEO get out of hand.
 
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N.Indiana

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Other OCers

I am glad to hear there are other people OCing in my area. I was at the Zoo in South Bend today but did not OC because of what I had on. They had no rules saying I couldn't though, I read them...Has anyone had any problems in South Bend?
 
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Underdog

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Welcome and IN/MI carry

Welcome to OCing N. Indiana!

MI does honor our IN LTCH.

I am in no way flaming you when I suggest this OK? In the future I highly recommend you do your own research. You don't want a gun related arrest because you took Internet advice.
 
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wolfman90

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Vacation

I am planning on taking a vacation to LaPort later this month so glad that there is some fellow open carriers in the area. Welcome to the life.
 
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N.Indiana

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Every Day

wolfman90 said:
I am planning on taking a vacation to LaPort later this month so glad that there is some fellow open carriers in the area. Welcome to the life.
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I am OCing every day. So far so good. I was in La Porte last weekend...no problems at all. USE IT OR LOSE IT!
 
DrTodd

DrTodd

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N.Indiana said:
What are the laws for carrying across the state line into Michigan with an Indiana LTCH?
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No problem. Your IN LTCH, assuming you are a resident of IN, covers you for CC and OC. It is considered the same as a Michigan CPL (Concealed Pistol License=LTCH for all purposes but purchase of a handgun)

The nice thing about OC w/ a LTCH in Michigan, you may carry openly almost anywhere except a courtroom and Detroit Casinos. (FED law and Fed Building still apply, as do sterile areas of airport.

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“…My office has contacted the Michigan State Police legislative liaison and has received some answers to share with you. According to the liaison, it is legal to openly carry a firearm in a "Pistol Free Zone" if you are a licensed CPL holder. I was advised that your information was correct that MCL 28.425o and MCL 750-234d permit this activity. I was informed that there was no other additional relevant laws regarding this matter…” Michael A Prusi, State Senator 38th District

“Your analysis is correct. Non-CPL pistol free zones do not apply to CPL holders. The CPL pistol free zones only apply to CPL holders carrying a concealed pistol. Therefore, a CPL holder may openly carry a pistol in Michigan's pistol free zones.” Sgt. Thomas Deasy, Michigan State Police Executive Resource Section

see: http://www.miopencarry.org/moc_files/brochure.pdf
 
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N.Indiana

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Thanks

DrTodd said:
No problem. Your IN LTCH, assuming you are a resident of IN, covers you for CC and OC. It is considered the same as a Michigan CPL (Concealed Pistol License=LTCH for all purposes but purchase of a handgun)

The nice thing about OC w/ a LTCH in Michigan, you may carry openly almost anywhere except a courtroom and Detroit Casinos. (FED law and Fed Building still apply, as do sterile areas of airport.

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“…My office has contacted the Michigan State Police legislative liaison and has received some answers to share with you. According to the liaison, it is legal to openly carry a firearm in a "Pistol Free Zone" if you are a licensed CPL holder. I was advised that your information was correct that MCL 28.425o and MCL 750-234d permit this activity. I was informed that there was no other additional relevant laws regarding this matter…” Michael A Prusi, State Senator 38th District

“Your analysis is correct. Non-CPL pistol free zones do not apply to CPL holders. The CPL pistol free zones only apply to CPL holders carrying a concealed pistol. Therefore, a CPL holder may openly carry a pistol in Michigan's pistol free zones.” Sgt. Thomas Deasy, Michigan State Police Executive Resource Section

see: http://www.miopencarry.org/moc_files/brochure.pdf
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I live just south of the Michigan border and I will have lot's of opportunities to OC accross the state line.
 
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