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July 15th, 2009, 09:53 PM #1
Gun in holster... holster in hand... open carry?
In an instance where I was to take out the trash at night and not belt up, if I walked with a holstered weapon in hand, could this present any problem, or is it perfectly legitimate open carry?
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July 15th, 2009, 10:12 PM #2
Re: Gun in holster... holster in hand... open carry?
I don't think this would be too big of an issue if you know your neighbors. I have carried my holstered pistol in my hand walking in the house. But my neighbors know me well enough to know I just took the holster off to drive. (sometimes the IWB gets a little uncomfortable on longer drives) They have seen me OC quite often.
Some things to consider, your profile says you live in Philly. I have heard horror stories about LEOs and carry rights down there, I would think they might have something to say about "hand carrying" your pistol. As far as the legality of hand carrying a holstered pistol, I don't know. I am certain there will be someone who will add their input.When you are called a racist, it just means you won an argument with an Obama supporter.
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July 15th, 2009, 10:17 PM #3
Re: Gun in holster... holster in hand... open carry?
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An OathKeeper and OC Activist, 1 of the 3%, Ed Stephan
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July 15th, 2009, 10:55 PM #4
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July 18th, 2009, 09:22 AM #5
Re: Gun in holster... holster in hand... open carry?
I don't see anything ileagal being dopne here, but it may garner you some unwanted attention. Bot otherwise no BFD right?
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July 18th, 2009, 11:19 AM #6
Re: Gun in holster... holster in hand... open carry?
There is no PA definition for what constitutes 'open' carry or 'concealed' but, as has been discussed in other threads, a definition can be argued that a gun is concealed when it presence is not readily discernable to a reasonably observant person. We can also look to other states who have defined the term - for example North Dakota:
62.1-04-01. Definition of concealed. A firearm or dangerous weapon is concealed if it is carried in such a manner as to not be discernible by the ordinary observation of a passerby. There is no requirement that there be absolute invisibility of the firearm or dangerous weapon, merely that it not be ordinarily discernibleIANAL
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