Would this be considered Open Carry?

nacrawley190 said:

I'm waiting for my CCW permit but my holster is here. I don't like being without my firearm. Would this be accepted as open carry?

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Grapeshot said:

Welcome to OCDO nacrawley - lots of good people here.

Many questions are state specific. Presume because you posted this in the NC sub-forum you are in that state. Yep, that's OC - anyone can look at it and discern precisely what it is. Familiarize yourself with the NC laws as there are a few fishhooks.

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nacrawley190 said:

Thanks. Where's the best place to find NC open carry law spelled out?

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nacrawley190 said:

Thanks. Where's the best place to find NC open carry law spelled out?

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solus said:

gentle greetings to the OC forum and for join'g the NC cadre who OC...

per your request and for your reading pleasure: http://www.ncdoj.gov/getdoc/32344299-a2a7-4ae5-99fd-9018262f64ac/NC-Firearms-gun-Laws.aspx

NC AG's thoughts on firearms.

NC statutes can be located here: http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/statutes/statutes.asp

a personal nit...here in the Tarheel state, it is called a CHP, Concealed Handgun Permit.

(there will be a test later over all the material referenced here...:shocker

where do you hail from in the state as there some areas which have regular meet and greets and other areas not so much camaraderie...but again welcome...

ipse

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LawAbidingCitizen111 said:

If you are in a car with OC, it's considered "concealed" even though it is carried open on your person according to the local police and magistrates in my neck of the woods.

The laws are clear for NC, but it all depends on what officer you come across and his or her interpretation of the law. It's sad really, many of those hired to enforce the laws do not even fully understand them.

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Grapeshot said:

North Carolina is a traditional open carry state. You MAY open carry in a motor vehicle.
http://www.opencarry.org/?page_id=282

Cannot remember the last time that anyone was charged with CC in their vehicle while OCing - it is a total non-issue in NC.

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LawAbidingCitizen111 said:

I was charged so it's still an issue in NC in some parts, especially small and or corrupt towns. I spent 2 years in court before it was dismissed and the "officer" was fired from the force.

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Grapeshot said:

Understand your dilemma, but the exception does not make the rule.

Were it me, there would be civil action pending.

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LawAbidingCitizen111 said:

...I know about 90% of officers are good people to the OC and 2A community, but there's still about 10% out there spread across the state that may not care or fully understand your rights to bear arms...

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BB62 said:

I think there are very, very few officers who don't actually know the law. They may understand your rights just fine - but as long as there is little or no blowback from them enforcing their preferences,rather than the law, they will continue to do so.

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OC for ME said:

What? You trying to conceal that gat?

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OC for ME said:

Looks fine until you start moving around during the day and the shirt starts to creep. Nothing wrong with that manner of carry as far as I am concerned, just letting you know what a cop could "claim" you trying to do.

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