Hello everyone, North Carolina native here. My wife and I bought our first house this year, and I also decided that was the time to own my first weapon. I had exposure to weapons growing up, but have never owned one before. I now have a Heckler and Koch P2000 9mm in a biometric safe at home. I very much enjoy going to the range with friends, and I am getting better and better every time.
I have been becoming curious about the concealed weapons permit, and the laws surrounding open carry. I am a fisherman, and I often fish alone on the shore on in my kayak. I am primarily wondering about open carry laws in such situations. I read about it being illegal to possess a loaded weapon at some boat launches, but does that mean I can just have the magazine in my pocket and the weapon in my holster? When does the law take effect where it will be legal to have a weapon on state parks such as Jordan Lake? If I was approached on the water by someone in a boat, its not like I can out-paddle them.
Regarding transportation. I have a standard cab pickup. I dont like the idea of the pistol simply sitting in the seat next to me. If I buy a lock for my pistol case, is that sufficient for legal transportation? I feel like I read some accounts of individuals driving with it on your hip, and then informing an officer in the case of a stop that you are open carrying. Whats the best option?
I have been becoming curious about the concealed weapons permit, and the laws surrounding open carry. I am a fisherman, and I often fish alone on the shore on in my kayak. I am primarily wondering about open carry laws in such situations. I read about it being illegal to possess a loaded weapon at some boat launches, but does that mean I can just have the magazine in my pocket and the weapon in my holster? When does the law take effect where it will be legal to have a weapon on state parks such as Jordan Lake? If I was approached on the water by someone in a boat, its not like I can out-paddle them.
Regarding transportation. I have a standard cab pickup. I dont like the idea of the pistol simply sitting in the seat next to me. If I buy a lock for my pistol case, is that sufficient for legal transportation? I feel like I read some accounts of individuals driving with it on your hip, and then informing an officer in the case of a stop that you are open carrying. Whats the best option?