MilProGuy
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"NOTHING IN THIS SECTION" means that this statute does not "allow the....."
And, respectfully, that is the point I am trying to make.
This particular statute does not allow the carry of openly concealed handguns.
"NOTHING IN THIS SECTION" means that this statute does not "allow the....."
Concealed carry is a crime in ms so we need a law to allow us to carry a handgun concealed. That is why it allows it however there is no law saying it is "unlawful" to openly carry a handgun so we need no law saying we can. The state constitution allows it so thay would have to change the state constitution to make open carry a crime.
Very well, then using this logic, there would be no need for having the statute, law, or code in Mississippi which allows Concealed Carry of a handgun.
You say: "laws do not allow...", but, respectfully, I submit to you that is exactly what the concealed carry law does for the citizens of Mississippi. It allows us to carry a concealed handgun.
If we need a law in order to conceal carry a handgun, why wouldn't we need a law to openly carry one? After all, the end result is "virtually" the same: an individual ends up carrying a handgun for self defense purposes.
And, respectfully, that is the point I am trying to make.
This particular statute does not allow the carry of openly concealed handguns.
Yes. You have been told this in explicit terms already.Very well, then using this logic, there would be no need for having the statute, law, or code in Mississippi which allows Concealed Carry of a handgun.
There is no need for a law in order to openly carry one, BECAUSE THERE ISN"T A LAW MAKING IT ILLEGAL ALREADY!MilProGuy said:You say: "laws do not allow...", but, respectfully, I submit to you that is exactly what the concealed carry law does for the citizens of Mississippi. It allows us to carry a concealed handgun.
If we need a law in order to conceal carry a handgun, why wouldn't we need a law to openly carry one? After all, the end result is "virtually" the same: an individual ends up carrying a handgun for self defense purposes.
Sigh. You really seem to be not reading the posts we make.
Respectfully, NO STATUTE needs to allow OC. Stating that the statute in question "does not allow" the carry of something," does NOT mean the same as "statute prohibits something."
In other words, to attempt to restate it the same way once again:
Unless OC is made illegal by separate statute, the statute in question does NOT prevent OC from being legal.
It is not possible to state it any more clearly than that without becoming exceedingly rude.
IMHO, YES.So...it is perfectly legal for me to openly carry my PT92 on my hip, as long as I do not carry it inside a courthouse, public school, jail, etc., (i.e,. following the same restrictions on WHERE I can carry as are outlined in the concealed carry laws.)???
NO. Stating that it is legal does NOT mean you will not get hassled or arrested. It just means that no statute makes OC illegal; thus, it is legal.MilProGuy said:Since it is perfectly legal to open carry a handgun in Mississippi, I can be assured that I will not be hassled by law enforcement officers as long as I behave myself and don't break any laws.
Mississippi isn't Arizona. It isn't just about statutes, it is also about the corporate attitudes of those who enforce the laws.MilProGuy said:I'm glad I found this forum because I did not know that Mississippi enjoyed the right to openly carry like the good folks in Arizona can.
There simply doesn't seem to be a polite way to convey the meaning adequately to you, as that method still seems to leave a gap in your understanding.I don't understand how your becoming exceedingly rude could help me understand what you are trying to convey.
MilProGuy said:If helping people learn about open carry in Mississippi is not what you folks are about, I can just fade away.
When you exercise your rights, you always risk being hassled by LEOs. Anytime, anywhere. I could carry one of those large maglite flashlights in public and while there is no law prohibiting it, I guarantee you there will be an officer, who is ignorant of the laws, that will hassle me about it. I've been hassled by LEOs before and even threatened with a felony arrest. Just act professional and things will usually go smoothly. Good Luck with open carrying.My thanks to all on this thread who have responded to my posts and have attempted to help me with my questions.
I suppose I have enough information now to make an educated decision as to whether or not I will open carry a handgun in our fine state.
Ouch, Could be worse. My car has been known to remove my mag some times. So I will walk into a store with an empty gun >_<
How is a gun emppty? Do you not carry a chambered round?