MiaStar
Regular Member
Hi all, I'm a newbie and so proud to be on this site and forum. I just have a quick question. I have read everything I could get my hands on in text and online about the NC Open Carry Law. It DOES NOT SAY that any openly carried firearm must be kept separate from ammunition, in other words....you can only "open carry" without any ammo in the gun. First of all, I have people saying this but at the same time, I see others with loaded handguns holstered.
Second, there is NO POINT in open carry if the gun is to be carried in an unloaded and "ammo separate" fashion, unless one plans to use it to pistol whip or as a club in the event of an attack by a criminal, LOL. That is something I DO NOT plan to do. I plan to wear my new 1911 open carry beginning tomorrow, as soon as I purchase a full IWB holster. Have any of you heard of this "ok to open carry, but no ammo in gun" mess in NC? I know each county has a different Sheriff (and they like to make their own rules, at times, or at least try).
However, in my county (Durham ;o/ ), there is no such law that I can find on the books, and no city ordinance against open carry (though I have yet to see anyone actually open carry here). Any help or info is greatly appreciated! I don't want to have a loaded magazine in my gun and then get arrested. I also see no point in wearing it if there is no ammo (I would just tuck ammo into my pocket or put it on my other hip in a mag holder).
P.S. I have a 3 yr old daughter, am a petite lady, and I often feel vulnerable in public, esp. with my daughter. This is my reasoning for getting Certified in Concealed Carry-Handgun training, and will apply for my permit Monday. But, I know in Durham county they take up to 90 days to approve CCH/CCW. I don't wanna wait til the first of damn December 2011 to be able to carry a firearm legally for protection! I want to take advantage of the open carry law here, and NOW. Thanks!
Second, there is NO POINT in open carry if the gun is to be carried in an unloaded and "ammo separate" fashion, unless one plans to use it to pistol whip or as a club in the event of an attack by a criminal, LOL. That is something I DO NOT plan to do. I plan to wear my new 1911 open carry beginning tomorrow, as soon as I purchase a full IWB holster. Have any of you heard of this "ok to open carry, but no ammo in gun" mess in NC? I know each county has a different Sheriff (and they like to make their own rules, at times, or at least try).
However, in my county (Durham ;o/ ), there is no such law that I can find on the books, and no city ordinance against open carry (though I have yet to see anyone actually open carry here). Any help or info is greatly appreciated! I don't want to have a loaded magazine in my gun and then get arrested. I also see no point in wearing it if there is no ammo (I would just tuck ammo into my pocket or put it on my other hip in a mag holder).
P.S. I have a 3 yr old daughter, am a petite lady, and I often feel vulnerable in public, esp. with my daughter. This is my reasoning for getting Certified in Concealed Carry-Handgun training, and will apply for my permit Monday. But, I know in Durham county they take up to 90 days to approve CCH/CCW. I don't wanna wait til the first of damn December 2011 to be able to carry a firearm legally for protection! I want to take advantage of the open carry law here, and NOW. Thanks!