porterhouse83
Regular Member
If you have a iwb holster with your shirt tucked in is this still considered open carry? I'm confused on how much of the gun needs to be visible in order for it to be OC.
Colorado doesn't say how much of a gun needs to be visible in order for it not be considered concealed (which is illegal, w/o a permit)...but generally, if others can easily see enough of the gun to recognize it as a gun then you're not concealing and therefor, OCing.
You should be just fine to OC with a IWB as long you keep your shirt tucked behind the gun. The IWB holster doesn't hide more of the gun than a "standard" holster...you're just concealing your holster by wearing it inside the waistband, not your gun.
Told you I was reading all the ordinances I could find.
If you have a iwb holster with your shirt tucked in is this still considered open carry? I'm confused on how much of the gun needs to be visible in order for it to be OC.
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Doesn't matter. ordinances are trumped by Colorado Revised Statutes.
Preemption. Local ordinances are not relevant when preempted, so don't fret it.
Blessings,
M-Taliesin
As Far as I'm aware as long as its noticeable and easy to recognize as a weapon that its open, But expect to get a HUGE amount of hell for having it like that depending on what part you live in. Up to but no limited to illegal detainment and possibly a pretty good sized citation if the officer that stops you decided that to him its Concealed without a permit. LEO in Colorado are mostly really laid back from what Ive had as personal encounters, but if you give them a reason to suspect your trying to bend laws to your liking expect them to get a bit fussy after all alot of what goes down on the streets is at the officers discretion. In my opinion, if you want your handgun "concealed" get a CHP if you want to open carry, Open carry with Pride, Stand tall with your holster and sidearm presented Correctly and for everyone to see. it all boils down to opinion, Yes its legal to have your weapon like that if most of it is open and able to know its a handgun, but its the officers opinion if you are breaking the CCW laws not ours of course really its the Judges decision but you wont be getting stopped by a judge. Stay safe, and if you want my advice i would file for a CHP license just to have as a backup if anyone wants to tell you anything on the way you carry.
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~Wolf~
on the one hand, i do see your point. My experience with colorado leo is quite different, and don't believe the folks here in colorado springs would be so petty.
On the other hand, if an leo ever approached me about concealing via an iwb holster, i'd say, "sir, the very fact that you recognized it as a firearm is prima facia evidence it is not concealed." if he proceeded to write up a ticket anyway, i'd let him put pen to paper then produce my chp and ask him, "what's all the writing about?"
On the one hand, I do see your point. My experience with Colorado LEO is quite different, and don't believe the folks here in Colorado Springs would be so petty.
On the other hand, if an LEO ever approached me about concealing via an IWB holster, I'd say, "Sir, the very fact that you recognized it as a firearm is prima facia evidence it is not concealed." If he proceeded to write up a ticket anyway, I'd let him put pen to paper then produce my CHP and ask him, "What's all the writing about?"
"Mexican carry"?
Open carried iwb today no problem with the new glock. I just make sure my shirt is tucked behind the holster so it is not covering any part of the gun handle.
"Mexican carry"?
I think you're looking for the term, "Virginia tuck."
Virginians used to have to OC when entering a bar. So those that CCed would have to perform the "Virginia tuck" or disarm to stay legal.
I think you're looking for the term, "Virginia tuck."
Virginians used to have to OC when entering a bar. So those that CCed would have to perform the "Virginia tuck" or disarm to stay legal.