OCing in the Philly Airport

[Pro2A]

I'm picking up relatives in Philly next week and I want to know if I will likely get hassled for OCing in the Philly airport. I know it's legal, but has anyone done it? Also what are the laws regarding rest stops on the turnpike... I'm assuming all legal as well?

[sjl127]

You're fucking crazy. You'll get more than hassled.

[DCChris]

One of those situations where, even though you CAN do it, doesn't mean you SHOULD do it.

[Pa. Patriot]

I believe lprgcfrank OC through the Phila airport weekly.

The Turnpike/buildings are State property, so should be fine.

[knighthawk06699]

I am huge perponet of Open Carry where ever you please. That being said, OCing to an Airport is even a little far for me. But if you want to go ahead, just be prepared for the onslaught of bullshit that will fly at you.

[knighthawk06699]

Well I stand corrected on this one. I just talked to my Father in Law and he said he knows of a guy who OC's to PIA all the time. He never catches any guff or bullshit. I find that very interesting.

[Pro2A]

That's my concern, I really don't want to be a shit magnet while I'm OCing... handing out a flyer now and then to a curious passerby going about my daily activities is different. The Philly airport seems to be one of those places that I'll attract a lot of unwanted attention, and I'll be doing more then handing out flyers. If everyone thinks it'll be a problem I'll likely CC, or just pick them up from the pickup area and stay in the car.

[Pa. Patriot]

Reality is often much different than perception.

The times I OC'd in Phila it was the same as anywhere else (except Dickson City )

[Pro2A]

There are a few places I will personally not open carry. Daycare, work, and church. It's just the atmosphere in these places that I feel that I'd more than likely be explaining a lot and I really don't like doing that except for the occasional "What’s that" question. The Philly airport just seems like one of those places that I’ll attract a lot of unwanted attention by LEO’s and other people. I've done my fair share of OCing in stores, gas stations, restaurants etc... and never had a big issue. I think OCing everywhere I legally can is still a ways down the road for me. It was a big step to even OC at the store... I'm sure I'll be confident enough eventually to OC everywhere I can legally.

[Pa. Patriot]

Heh - my reply was to knighthawk... your reply squeaked in there ahead of me