so if i am carrying in a bar, and i get caught carrying, what is the punishment for that? fine? jail time? i usually carry when i go out, cuz i feel like thats when im in the most danger, but im starting to consider not carrying as of the risks of getting caught...
It does not matter what the punishments would/are for "getting caught". The point of the matter, is that you are inquiring about whether or not the punishment for breaking a law, would be severe enough to not "risk" breaking a law. Bottom line= your breaking the law!
First off, the mere fact of you asking this question, provides proof that you should not be carrying a firearm on your person, EVER. People such as yourself, are the reason law abiding gun owners have to deal with the media and others preaching "gun owners can not be trusted"!
Second, if your statement: "im starting to consider not carrying as of the risks of getting caught", is a serious one... I ask you to please, in the consideration of law abiding gun owners, ABSOLUTELY STOP CARRYING A FIREARM! You obviously have been and continue to, illegally carry your firearm. Except of course, when you are worried of being caught doing so.
Third, if an individual decides to carry a tool (firearm in this case) for the purposes of self protection, said individual needs to know the laws that govern their doing so, without question! Go to
http://www.handgunlaw.us for state by state gun laws.
Lastly, it is rather disheartening to know that you and others like you, are the reason a good portion of the general public believe the b.s. that "gun owners can't be trusted"!
If you were caught (which might be best in your case), you would be fined, jailed, ect... But more importantly, local news would most likely run a small story, of a local man arrested for illegally carrying/concealing a firearm. As I am sure it has yet to even come into consideration by yourself, do you realize how many local gun owners your selfish and idiotic carelessness, would effect?
If I have misunderstood your question, correct me. If not, immediately put your gun in a safe and only bring it out for range time. As well, do not carry your firearm without knowing and understanding your local laws. Thus, when you have another question, it is not pertaining to your taking intentional "risks" of breaking a law.
STOP CARRYING COMPLETE!!! To answer your question.