Just wondering about the legalities behind my idea of carrying an NAA mini .22 mag revolver, with the belt clip holster thing. I was wondering if it would be legal to carry it in your pocket, like a knife, with the clip on your pocket? About 1-2 inches of the gun/holster show when its in my pocket. My main interest is that it is small, compact, and all i have to do is clip it and go. Im 20 years old, so CC isnt an option for me.
Since the laws deal with "weapons" I don't know if a pocket .22 revovler is covered. Drum roll and rimshot. I'll be here all week. Try the veal :dude:
Seriously, I advise you read the law that applies to under 21,
ARS 13-3102.B.3.
The law refers to a portion of the gun or holster being visible. Bear in mind that the old law referred to "wholly or partially visible" and a 1994 court determined that it really said "visible under oridnary observation." Cops have been conditioned to the "ordinary observation" standard for over a decade and it's unlikely they'll suddenly erase everyting they've learned.
Personally, I think the pocket pistol works against you. If you're going to exercise your right to bear arms, I recommend wearing a gun that reflects a "
skill at arms." My opinoin is that if you wore even a compact semi-auto or pistol (.38 cal / 9mm or higher) in a professional way you'll get hassled less than with a .22 mini "hidden" in your pocket.
However, if cost is a factor - any gun is better than no gun.
Flame away
Fred