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June 29th, 2013, 04:20 AM #1Junior Member
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Open carry on a motorcycle
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June 29th, 2013, 06:43 AM #2Grand Member
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Re: Open carry on a motorcycle
Short answer is yes.
Now to clarify.
Carrying in a vehicle is NOT "considered" concealed.
It is carrying in/on a vehicle or conveyance.
To carry concealed requires a PA LTCF or reciprocal equivalent.
To carry in or on a vehicle or conveyance requires a PA LTCF or a equivalent document from ANY state. Reciprocal or not.
Example. Someone with a non reciprocal LTCF (Ohio for example) may OC on foot but not CC. They may however then get in or on any conveyance(car, bike, horse, skateboard) legally with said Ohio document. When exiting conveyance the firearm must be OC.
The requirements of the law are different for concealed carry and vehicular carry.
To further clarify this does not apply in Philadelphia. An armed person must be in possession of a PA LTCF or reciprocal equivalent regardless of carry choice. I suppose the example Ohio resident above could drive through Philthy but may not exit their vehicle what so ever. In that case my advice would be to just stay out of Philly.Last edited by Armor Snail; June 29th, 2013 at 06:47 AM.
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June 29th, 2013, 10:10 AM #3Senior Member
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Re: Open carry on a motorcycle
"Example. Someone with a non reciprocal LTCF (Ohio for example) may OC on foot but not CC. They may however then get in or on any conveyance(car, bike, horse, skateboard) legally with said Ohio document. When exiting conveyance the firearm must be OC."
How can they get in a vehicle with no PA LTCF or reciprocal license? Don't they run into some transport issues. For example, without a LTCF I can't transport my handgun to a location and then open carry. I could walk to that location and open carry but getting in the car is the problem. I know there's some exceptions like the range or gunsmith. If the license they have isn't reciprocal it's like not having any license, right? Maybe I'm misunderstanding.
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June 29th, 2013, 10:23 AM #4
Re: Open carry on a motorcycle
The in or on thing is really a moot subject. The only thing that matters is the aspect of the vehicle.
Here is the legal definition used for the UFA.
Title 1 Pa.C.S.A. General Provisions
Part V. Statutory Construction
Chapter 19. Rules of Construction
Subchapter F. Definitions of Words and Phrases
§ 1991. Definitions
“Vehicle.” A conveyance in or on which persons or property may be carried.RIP: SFN, 1861, twoeggsup, Lambo, jamesjo, JayBell, 32 Magnum, Pro2A, mrwildroot, dregan, Frenchy, Fragger, ungawa, Mtn Jack, Grapeshot, R.W.J., PennsyPlinker, Statkowski, Deanimator, roland, aubie515, SteveWag
Don't end up in my signature!
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June 29th, 2013, 10:27 AM #5
Re: Open carry on a motorcycle
A license from ANY state qualifies for the exception 18 Pa CS 6106(b)(11) with respect to vehicle possession. Reciprocity is irrelevant:
(11) Any person while carrying a firearm in any vehicle, which person possesses a valid and lawfully issued license for that firearm which has been issued under the laws of the United States or any other state.Last edited by tl_3237; June 29th, 2013 at 10:38 AM.
IANAL
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June 29th, 2013, 11:02 AM #6Senior Member
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Re: Open carry on a motorcycle
oh ok got it.
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June 29th, 2013, 11:31 PM #7
Re: Open carry on a motorcycle
Where do we stand on jet skis?
I don't know that I ever got an answer to that one.
I called to check my ZIP CODE!....DY-NO-MITE!!!
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June 30th, 2013, 12:30 AM #8
Re: Open carry on a motorcycle
I'm always carrying; but it's always concealed. Looking at getting a new holster for my 1911. I have been wondering about open carrying while riding my motorcycle. I do have a LTCF, but wondered if I would be stopped if my "not so little" friend was spotted and having to deal with that.
Has anyone ever had any trouble while OC on a motorcycle in Pittsburgh. Any good or bad experiences?
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June 30th, 2013, 01:25 AM #9
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