s&w_M&P_owner
Regular Member
Hey guys.
So I finally broke down at the end of last year and got my pistol purchase permit, and then proceeded to buy a brand Smith & Wesson M&P 9 (the 17 round version). I finally got to the range with it on Tuesday and broke it in, and now have my defense ammo coming on Monday. On Tuesday (this upcoming Tuesday), I'll be carrying the gun elsewhere besides around the house or around the yard. So I'm here now to ask a few questions about carrying my gun so I don't run afoul of any of NC"s OC laws. The questions I have are:
1. Does anyone know if Reidsville has any laws prohibiting open carry? I was in City Hall to pay the water bill and saw something about the carry of weapons, open or concealed, being prohibited, but I think that only applies to City Hall.
2. I have a BLACKHAWK! Serpa CQC Level 2 OWB holster, and I bought the Quick Disconnect Kit for it, that allows me to take the holster with the gun inside off the Serpa's paddle interface using just my thumb and my finger and pressing 2 buttons and twisting to take it off. To put it back on, all I have to do is align the teeth and twist the holster, and it locks in place again. Again, the gun never leaves the holster. The only issue is that while I'm taking my holster off the paddle, my fingers are touching the holster and the top of the gun near the extractor. I'm wondering if that could lead to legal issues, and if I would just be better off taking the gun out of it's holster and leaving it on the seat or the dash while it's being transported (I don't have a CHP). Here's a picture so you can see what I'm talking about:
3. Where is the best place to put the gun at when transporting, on the seat or on the dash? I know either place is acceptable under NC State Law, but I want to know the best location. Also, how should I lay the gun (meaning what direction should I have the muzzle point, since in this situation, it may be a bit tricky)?
4. Do you guys have any good advice for someone just starting to OC?
As I said before, I've only carried my M&P 9 around the house and out in the yard. I went outside yesterday with it and was picking up trash in the yard, and out of like 30 or 40 cars that passed the house, only 1 person gave me a funny look. Thank you for the help
So I finally broke down at the end of last year and got my pistol purchase permit, and then proceeded to buy a brand Smith & Wesson M&P 9 (the 17 round version). I finally got to the range with it on Tuesday and broke it in, and now have my defense ammo coming on Monday. On Tuesday (this upcoming Tuesday), I'll be carrying the gun elsewhere besides around the house or around the yard. So I'm here now to ask a few questions about carrying my gun so I don't run afoul of any of NC"s OC laws. The questions I have are:
1. Does anyone know if Reidsville has any laws prohibiting open carry? I was in City Hall to pay the water bill and saw something about the carry of weapons, open or concealed, being prohibited, but I think that only applies to City Hall.
2. I have a BLACKHAWK! Serpa CQC Level 2 OWB holster, and I bought the Quick Disconnect Kit for it, that allows me to take the holster with the gun inside off the Serpa's paddle interface using just my thumb and my finger and pressing 2 buttons and twisting to take it off. To put it back on, all I have to do is align the teeth and twist the holster, and it locks in place again. Again, the gun never leaves the holster. The only issue is that while I'm taking my holster off the paddle, my fingers are touching the holster and the top of the gun near the extractor. I'm wondering if that could lead to legal issues, and if I would just be better off taking the gun out of it's holster and leaving it on the seat or the dash while it's being transported (I don't have a CHP). Here's a picture so you can see what I'm talking about:
3. Where is the best place to put the gun at when transporting, on the seat or on the dash? I know either place is acceptable under NC State Law, but I want to know the best location. Also, how should I lay the gun (meaning what direction should I have the muzzle point, since in this situation, it may be a bit tricky)?
4. Do you guys have any good advice for someone just starting to OC?
As I said before, I've only carried my M&P 9 around the house and out in the yard. I went outside yesterday with it and was picking up trash in the yard, and out of like 30 or 40 cars that passed the house, only 1 person gave me a funny look. Thank you for the help
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