a) Why? Worst case, the ordinance makes you open carry. I don't think anyone has been cited for a violation of this ordinance, so it is pretty useless.
b) Bringing further attention to this ordinance may result in the opposite of what we want occurring. What if they just modify the ordinance to say "No carrying of firearms" which is likely what they meant from the start?
Don't think anyone has been cited..... one reason, most think there is no ordinance and conceal carry in New Britain, as I'm finding out more and more the past few weeks. Goes to what we said about when concealed, there is usually no incident. However, in this case, that is indeed breaking the law.
Argument B, really doesn't have merit IMHO.
That is the EXACT same thing as open carry in general in the state. Your case, Hoffmans case, bringing more attention to it can only cause legislation to end open carry in the state, right?
Just playing the devils advocate here, but the same can be said whether you open carry in NB or the state.
Jonathan