Is your state a "Open -carry state" ?

Larry Caldwell · Oct 26, 2012

Oregon is open carry without a permit. I have a sidearm holster for my S&W 686 with a 6" barrel. It would be tough to conceal that hogleg.

Tororider · Oct 26, 2012

Michigan is open carry. I don't. For concealed carry you are already covered for printing or accidental showing. Only get in trouble if you brandish, or threaten with it.

shortthrow50 · Oct 26, 2012

bearcreek paul said:
Pa is open carry just don't try it in phila.

yeah even with a license haha. might get punched in the face like that woman did too

Stick895 · Oct 26, 2012

VA is open carry, but like others have alluded to there is a difference between Abingdon (downstate) and Arlington (the Peoples Republic of).

GaryM · Oct 26, 2012

Missouri is an open carry state, but municipalities can prohibit, so it's a mishmash of where you can and can't. In some areas you may be legal open carrying, until you cross the street and find yourself in a different municipality.

Toyboy · Oct 26, 2012

Wisconsin is open carry

DT86 · Oct 27, 2012

Stick895 said:
VA is open carry, but like others have alluded to there is a difference between Abingdon (downstate) and Arlington (the Peoples Republic of).

Please explain. I open carry in and around Abingdon almost daily. I guess you mean in Arlington they might give you a hard time?

Willl · Oct 27, 2012

Washington yes. But,,,,,,, I won't. Just because.

Ken45101 · Oct 27, 2012

Chooglin said:
With all of the the talk about conseal carry permits,I am curious as to what states allow open carry.

In Ohio, you are allowed to open carry without a permit/license.what other states have this law?

A very dangerous half truth. Yes, Ohio is an open carry state, no license required for open carry. However, in a motor vehicle is automatically concealed and a concealed handgun license is required even if the firearm is clearly visible. This even applies to someone on a motorcycle where the gun is visible from 100' away. It's still considered "concealed".

Also, as regards vehicles, that only applies to handguns. Loaded long guns are illegal, and a loaded magazine legally makes a long gun "loaded" and illegal even if the magazine is no where near the rifle or shotgun.