Open carry in PA, page 3
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reply posted on 21-5-2008 @ 11:02 AM by jbondo
reply to post by AlBeMet


I get it and I assumed as such but it just makes no sense that they wouldn't make it clear unless they want to purposely keep it that way. It makes me wonder if they didn't word it so as to have a leg up in future prosecution cases.

In fact it could easily be rectified by merely changing the definition of "open carry" to include the word "loaded". I am becoming more and more convinced that they prefer confusion.


reply posted on 22-5-2008 @ 09:17 AM by reluctantpawn
reply to post by jbondo


Sorry to get off on the wrong foot with you. I get touchy when someone says that he govt. hasn't given us the right to do something as it appeared you had posted.

No I am not for anarchy in the least bit. I do believe that the power rests in the people, not those we vote into office. "We the people" is how this nation was founded and should remain.

respectfully

reluctantpawn


reply posted on 24-6-2008 @ 04:50 PM by Anonymous ATS
reply to post by jbondo


I totally agree with the person who just wrote this. I actually just found out today (6/24/08) that someone I used to know was involved in the O.C. Buffet, PA incident and I am in absolute shock. I would be a very concerned citizen and would have done the same thing. I would have definitely dialed 911 from my cellphone. A family restaurant, in my opinion, is no place to bring a weapon-especially a gun. What is this world coming to? We don't live in a country where we need to feel threatened to walk into a public place without being injured--let alone a family restaurant that I frequent with my children. I teach my children that guns can be very unsafe if not locked up or taught how to hunt after a hunter safety course. This was totally wrong, even though I know the group was and is trying to make a point. Who's to say that an accident with one of the guns took place that day? What are we teaching our children?


reply posted on 24-6-2008 @ 10:10 PM by reluctantpawn
reply to post by Anonymous ATS


We are teaching responsible gun ownership. We are educating the public such as you. A holstered weapon even loaded is a safe weapon. Guns don't just go off, people do. I would rather see open carry than concealed. Most that o.c. are law abiding citizens. Iam sure a thief would think twice before going into a place where someone was o.c. I am also sure that someone that is bent on mass murder would not attempt one there as well.

respectfully

reluctantpawn

edit for atrocious spelling and grammer

[edit on 24-6-2008 by reluctantpawn]


reply posted on 31-7-2008 @ 07:30 AM by orangetom1999
I get a chuckle out of this type of post and story in the news.

I am aware of the concept that many police get nervous around an armed citizen. I dont necessarily agree. I also know that the local consabularly are not the people to be entrusted as custodians of the Rights of the People as they work off of regulations which are so often contrary to the public's rights.

Open Carry was enacted in the last couple of years here in Virginia. A incident occured in like manner as that described in Pennsylvania but with a much more civil outcome in a family resteraunt.

While I too have a concealed carry permit I once carried openly in my local Food Lion store when returning from the Gun Club. I went in to get some more spaghetti noodles and a loaf of bread before returning home.
I was carrying my Tarus Tracker .45ACP revolver and it was loaded.
A very nervous armed security guard approached me and asked me if I had a concealed carry permit. While astonished with this question I told him I did indeed have such a permit and was just returning from the local gun club. I also informed him that like many customers I was making a couple of purchases and returning home.

I do not get nervous when I see people carrying firearms openly. To many people watch way to much televison. I can tell you with certainly that most thinking people mind thier P's and Q's when around people they know are carrying. An armed society is a polite society.
I am also ashamed to say that the illusion of security has deceived many people into believing rudeness and crudeness is normal....even a sign of greatness/self promotion. By the belief in rampant consumerism and entitlement ...we are becoming a very rude and inconsiderate society...even uncivilized.

IN the summer when I carry, I often do so in my Fanny pack in which I carry a Cold Government , my checkbook, cell phone, and three spare magazines.
In winter I just carry in my belt and two spare magazines.

If I choose to carry my .357 revolver I carry two speed loaders..in addition to the cell phone and check book.

Nonetheless..open carry is also the law here in Virginia.

Thanks,
Orangetom
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