My first open carry story

[Mity2]

Not sure I understand the comment before the question, but the "policy" is that there's no law against OC.

You see, there aren't laws (that I'm aware of) that say "you CAN do this." and "you CAN do that."
The absence of a law that says "You can't OC", is what makes it legal.

Did that make any sense?

I asked this, because some state have odd laws. For instance, in VA, you can't carry concealed in establishment which alcohol is being served, yet you can carry open. SO i was just wondering.

WHat you said make sence tho

[Emptymag]

I asked this, because some state have odd laws. For instance, in VA, you can't carry concealed in establishment which alcohol is being served, yet you can carry open. SO i was just wondering.

WHat you said make sence tho

OK, rather than turning this into another thread about where you can carry and such, try a search and you'll find all kids of info here.
I did. And like so many others, I too was unaware of the OC "policy" and now that I know more about it (education is the key here) I have started trying it myself.

I enjoy seeing these OC "stories".

[Pa. Patriot]

One quick clarification
What EM and P85 said is correct.
However, there are statutory restrictions on OC. You can not OC in a vehicle or a city of the first class unless you have a LTCF.
And you can't OC in prohibited places (just like CC).

A good summary, with statutes quoted, is in the PA Gun Rights Flyer stickied at the top of the forum:
http://www.pafoa.org/forum/concealed...carry-you.html

[gnbrotz]

Maybe if you can get an exact address, or even an email address, all of us on this forum could sign our names to a card. Only if its allowed of course. Moderators?
It would be great if he had even more support, especially from fellow firearm owners.
You did a decent thing gnbrotz .

The first two paragraphs actually contain all of the info anyone would need to send a note except the zip code:

Merlony Colaco
Molly Pitcher Mini Mart
13640 Molly Pitcher Highway
Greencastle, PA 17225

gnbrotz,

I gave you a rep point for the way you handled that conversation with the shop owner.

I'm just dipping my toes in the OC waters myself. Posted an update today as a mater of fact.

Keep us updated with how you are received by the community as you OC.

Interesting. I gave you one for sharing your experience right before I made my post!

When you do go back, make sure you tell him to carry in a car, you do need a LTCF. Although I love that some one is learning, you need to be sure they know they can only open carry without a permit in their home, business and on foot, the instant they sit in a car, they need a permit.

As I mentioned, I do hope to continue the converstion on subsequent visits. If he gives the pamphlet a look, he'll begin to see the 'details' of being legally armed in PA. I would hope that any responsible adult verifies this type of info before practicing it themselves, rather than strapping on a gun just because a stranger said it was ok.

[mrwildroot]

Great work guy!
Any updates on this story?
mrwildroot

[gnbrotz]

He hasn't asked me any further questions, but I continue to be a regular customer, as an ongoing endorsement of his actions to defend his property.

I stop at least once a week, and always OC. I also don't have to pre-pay for gas. He just gives me a wave and turns on the pump.

[Hokkmike]

So tell me, if you can, about this PA Patriot Flyer?

[gnbrotz]

Here ya go. Linky

[Nate]

Props to you, Way to go!!!