ThunderRanch
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Just thought I'd throw this out for any comments or possible "like" stories. I play in a band with a Chesterfield County Police Officer, and thought I'd see what his feeling was on OC.
My e-mail to him:
"Since you are a Chesterfield County Police Officer, I thought I’d ask your advice.
I’m sure you are aware that I have my CCW and that, for the most part, I carry all the time. At this point there are areas that are prohibited for concealed carry, and I don’t violate the rules. (I. E. Schools, restaurants that serve alcohol, etc.) Some of these places are legal for open carry though.
There is an organization that promotes Open Carry, (VACDL and OpenCarry.org) which in the state of VA is legal. In your experience, what level of scrutiny might I expect if I chose to Open Carry in Chesterfield? I realize that, in no way shape or form, are you providing “legal” council. I guess the real question is, just how well versed in this part of the VA code are your fellow officers. I certainly don’t have any problem providing ID and answering questions, but I’d also like to not be unnecessarily detained!"
His response to me:
"i can tell ya , open carry is a problem, unless yer on a back rd and its deer season. i know the law but in this day and age id stay with the concealed permit and its rules. its gonna cause alot of headache if you dont... the good thing is i can carry anywhere i choose, being sworn. "
I welcome your thoughts! And also welcome views on how to best educate the LEO's that might take offens to OC here in Chesterfield!
Just thought I'd throw this out for any comments or possible "like" stories. I play in a band with a Chesterfield County Police Officer, and thought I'd see what his feeling was on OC.
My e-mail to him:
"Since you are a Chesterfield County Police Officer, I thought I’d ask your advice.
I’m sure you are aware that I have my CCW and that, for the most part, I carry all the time. At this point there are areas that are prohibited for concealed carry, and I don’t violate the rules. (I. E. Schools, restaurants that serve alcohol, etc.) Some of these places are legal for open carry though.
There is an organization that promotes Open Carry, (VACDL and OpenCarry.org) which in the state of VA is legal. In your experience, what level of scrutiny might I expect if I chose to Open Carry in Chesterfield? I realize that, in no way shape or form, are you providing “legal” council. I guess the real question is, just how well versed in this part of the VA code are your fellow officers. I certainly don’t have any problem providing ID and answering questions, but I’d also like to not be unnecessarily detained!"
His response to me:
"i can tell ya , open carry is a problem, unless yer on a back rd and its deer season. i know the law but in this day and age id stay with the concealed permit and its rules. its gonna cause alot of headache if you dont... the good thing is i can carry anywhere i choose, being sworn. "
I welcome your thoughts! And also welcome views on how to best educate the LEO's that might take offens to OC here in Chesterfield!