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January 22nd, 2008, 04:52 PM #1
My question is what constituted an open carry ?
My question is what constituted an open carry ? As on the police forum I found this
Also, in MN, a holster is considered concealment, so by definition, there isn't open carry... even though there is.--this is really just a random tidbit of info.
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January 22nd, 2008, 04:55 PM #2
Re: My question is what constituted an open carry ?
The post looks empty - is there supposed to be more?
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January 22nd, 2008, 05:06 PM #3
Re: My question is what constituted an open carry ?
No. Nothing missing
Just what in your mind constituted an open carry and does anyone know how PA defines it ?
As what I read into the statement "Also, in MN, a holster is considered concealment, so by definition, there isn't open carry... even though there is.--this is really just a random tidbit of info." if your wearing a gun on your hip and it's in a holster it's concealed. I would also ASSUME if it's in your waist band it's concealed
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January 22nd, 2008, 05:10 PM #4Grand Member
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Re: My question is what constituted an open carry ?
No specific definition in Pa., in either case law or statute. The following is nothing more than my musing on the subject:
If the firearm is in a holster, and you aren't in a car, and it isn't covered by a shirt (or other garment), I'm comfortable taking the position that you're open carrying, regardless of whether you're carrying OWB or IWB.
If you're in a car with a firearm, you're carrying concealed unless the firearm is unloaded and in a separate area of the car (trunk) or locked container, if you have not truck.
If the firearm is in a holster (or not) and covered by a shirt, or in a pants pocket, you're carrying concealed. Note, however, if the outline of the firearm is visible, you're still carrying concealed. There is no such thing as illegal "printing" in Pa., if you have a LTCF, given that open carry is legal.The material presented herein is for informational purposes only, is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date, does not constitute legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. You should NOT act or rely on any information in this post or e-mail without seeking the advice of an attorney YOU have retained.
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January 22nd, 2008, 05:12 PM #5Grand Member
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Re: My question is what constituted an open carry ?
Nope, so called "Mexican" carry would seem legal to me, given that enough of the firearm is still being carried "openly" to be seen and obvious as a firearm. I'm not talking about just the tip of the grip being visible -- I'm talking about a good 30-50% of the firearm sticking out of your waistband.
But "Mexican" carry is kind of asinine, anyway, so why do it?The material presented herein is for informational purposes only, is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date, does not constitute legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. You should NOT act or rely on any information in this post or e-mail without seeking the advice of an attorney YOU have retained.
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January 22nd, 2008, 05:25 PM #7
Re: My question is what constituted an open carry ?
"Open Carry" has been described by coded and case law in other states to mean - "Recognizable as a firearm by a common man and easily seen." in or abouts similar wording.
Example: it must look like a gun(whether holstered or not), and openly displayed. Of all the places that I can think of, all that is needed is the grip of the gun to be exposed to make it look like a firearm for OC purposes. It must look like you have holstered firearm or have the grip of such sticking out of your waistband, belt, pocket, etc..
Even though PA's caselaws loosely touch(Hawkins) the definition of "open carry", a court could easily adopt the coded or common meaning used by other states if they didn't want to debate it out - which many have done over the years.Last edited by knight0334; January 22nd, 2008 at 05:30 PM.
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January 22nd, 2008, 05:29 PM #8
Re: My question is what constituted an open carry ?
As mentioned, no definition in PA code.
So, with that we look at the definition of "concealed".
No definition for that either in the code.
Common definition if concealed is hidden from plain view.
So if it doesn't meet that definition, than it is not concealed.
If a casual observer can recognize it as a gun, it would not meet the definition of concealed, therefore it is open.
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Re: My question is what constituted an open carry ?
Good post.
The bottom line here for anyone open carrying is that if you're going to open carry in Pa., don't dick around with it or try to get cute with the definition of what constitutes open carry if you don't have a LTCF. If you're going to OC without a LTCF, carry only outside of your car, and (personally) I'd go one step further and carry OWB (with a retention device). Getting popped for being cute is pretty damn stupid.
And if you have a LTCF, you can carry anywhere along the spectrum from a derringer hidden in your undies to a Desert Eagle strapped to your chest over a blaze orange vest.The material presented herein is for informational purposes only, is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date, does not constitute legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. You should NOT act or rely on any information in this post or e-mail without seeking the advice of an attorney YOU have retained.
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January 22nd, 2008, 05:32 PM #10Grand Member
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Re: My question is what constituted an open carry ?
Tempting, but not exactly. If I'm carrying a Desert Eagle under a black skin tight spandex shirt, from plain view you can easily tell that I'm carrying a gun -- but the gun is still concealed. And (were I with the DA's office) I'd happily prosecute on such facts...and win if the guy doesn't have a LTCF.
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