open carry rifle/shotgun??

[Pa. Patriot]

There simply is near zero "controversy" in OC. People just don't believe that until they do it and see for themselves.

[General Geoff]

People simply don't panic or freak when they see someone carrying a firearm in a normal manner.

Just like any other tool, if you are confident while carrying it, and have the attitude that there's nothing out of the ordinary going on, most people don't question it or even give it a second thought.

[wis bang]

18 Pa.C.S. § 6108: Carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia
No person shall carry a firearm, rifle or shotgun at any time upon the public streets or upon any public property in a city of the first class unless:
(1) such person is licensed to carry a firearm; or
(2) such person is exempt from licensing under section 6106 of this title (relating to firearms not to be carried without a license).

OK, I understand. I read 'transport' in the post you answered and thought about the hunters living in Phila, they have to get their guns to the woods somehow...

[F16vipers]

Just like any other tool, if you are confident while carrying it, and have the attitude that there's nothing out of the ordinary going on, most people don't question it or even give it a second thought.

Hmm...somehow I think If I went walking into Sheetz with my AR-15 on a one point sling to get a coffee I might be getting some police interaction?

[Gun]

I wouldn't call it crazy...I'd call it America! Let people stare. Maybe they are jealous.

No, I'd call it being star-struck!




wow, old thread from the dead!

[Noah_Zark]

. . . People simply don't panic or freak when they see someone carrying a firearm in a normal manner.

In my part of the Commonwealth, you get funny looks if you're NOT carrying . . .

Noah

[DonSmithnotTMD]

Only thing I can add is pay attention to your handling fundamentals.

We once had some New Yorkers, who were allegedly turkey hunting, walking around town with their fingers in their trigger guards and the worst muzzle discipline I've seen since Afghanistan. They were encountered, given a brief handling overview and sent on their way.

[Elmar]

Hmm...somehow I think If I went walking into Sheetz with my AR-15 on a one point sling to get a coffee I might be getting some police interaction?

I did it at the Trader Joe's on the Main Line (hugely liberal area) and had no problems.

[knight0334]

In my part of the Commonwealth, you get funny looks if you're NOT carrying . . .

Noah

Ditto that just south of you..

[masakarijoe]

I did it at the Trader Joe's on the Main Line (hugely liberal area) and had no problems.

I cannot imagine someone doing this successfully, so details please!