me812
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Does anyone know if it's legal to OC long guns, and if so, how?
Does anyone know if it's legal to OC long guns, and if so, how?
Don't you just love Arizona? :celebrateYes, open carry of long guns is legal in Arizona. When I was in college (years ago) I didn't have a car and I would frequently open carry my AK-47 slung over my shoulder while riding my mountain bike out to the range.I found out that I could fita 1,000 round case and spare mags neatly into my backpack along with some water bottles. (I know what you're thinking, why did I have an AK and no car? The answer is that I had my priorities straight and the gun came first.)
Sometimes I would stop at a store on the way back and get more water and I got strange looks from some of the other customers as I walked through the store with an AK slung over my shoulder; however,I didn't haveany problems andno one really seemed to care.I got my water and was on my way without incident.
They couldn't do anything. But i'm sure you would see a good push in Arizona to tighten up on the gun laws. It wouldn't be a good move. I don't think it would make you to popular with the gun crowd in the StateI wonder what would happen if I walked right down the main road cutting through the university with a shotgun? I'm sure the looks would be priceless because of this "guns in school" irrational fear people have. Since it is the street, it's legal, though.
Not likely. Most "anti" laws never make it out of comittee. We 'zonies like our guns.protector84 wrote:They couldn't do anything. But i'm sure you would see a good push in Arizona to tighten up on the gun laws. It wouldn't be a good move. I don't think it would make you to popular with the gun crowd in the StateI wonder what would happen if I walked right down the main road cutting through the university with a shotgun? I'm sure the looks would be priceless because of this "guns in school" irrational fear people have. Since it is the street, it's legal, though.
Its that way now but all the nuts from Ca and out East or Illinois moving to AZ you can bet it won't stay that way. I see them everyday. Moving to Arizona and doing everything t hat can to make it like the State they leftlostone1413 wrote:Not likely. Most "anti" laws never make it out of comittee. We 'zonies like our guns.protector84 wrote:They couldn't do anything. But i'm sure you would see a good push in Arizona to tighten up on the gun laws. It wouldn't be a good move. I don't think it would make you to popular with the gun crowd in the StateI wonder what would happen if I walked right down the main road cutting through the university with a shotgun? I'm sure the looks would be priceless because of this "guns in school" irrational fear people have. Since it is the street, it's legal, though.
I am not familiar with the code for your state....
I know that OCing a rifle is going to get you far greater attention than a pistol.
I would not recommend it unless you have a need to use a long gun for some specific reason. Otherwise handguns for personal protection are adequate.
I know what you're thinking, why did I have an AK and no car? The answer is that I had my priorities straight and the gun came first.)
I have done it in more than one state. The feeling one has when exercising your right to open carry long guns is fantastic. Research your state laws (& local if applicable) before you OC a long gun. Keep it on your shoulder and you should have no worries.:celebrate
Funny how LEOs do not recommend you to exercise your rights.:shock:
"A Right Unexercised is a Right Lost" Isn't that the OCDO Motto?:banghead: