I was carrying a handgun on my holster in downtown city in Arizona and some tourists started yelling at me and said they were going to call the police I laughed at them. Since when is it illegal to carry a gun?
2007-01-14 10:48:02 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is not illegal to carry a gun (visible) in Arizona. Some cities may have their own laws, and you need to respect those. Certain businesses will not allow guns on their premises, and you must respect that as well. But as far as walking down the street goes, you can carry a gun as long as it's no concealed. For a fee and after completing a class, you can apply for a conceal carry permit which would then allow you to carry a gun concealed.
I don't know where the uneducated posters get the idea you need a license--there is no such thing as a gun license. A few other posters claimed you could carry a gun if you hid it (NO! A big no no).
2007-01-16 11:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by surfinthedesert 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arizona is an open carry state. Handguns should be holstered when not actually in use to avoid issues related to brandishing or questions regarding the concealed nature of the firearm. The law states that as long as a portion of the holster is visible, the weapon is not concealed. It is recommended that at least 2-3 inches of the holster be visible. Fanny packs designed to carry a handgun do not qualify as a holster; only permit holders may carry a weapon in a fanny pack (State v. Moerman).
An unholstered handgun carried by a non-permitee which is only partially visible is considered concealed, hence the recommendation to keep carried handguns holstered. Weapons carried in a vehicle that are not in a holster or case must be clearly visible and obvious, unless the weapon is in the trunk, glove box or a storage compartment of the vehicle (see comment under Car/Gun law summary). Weapons may be transported/carried loaded or unloaded. Open carry is generally discouraged on tribal lands (see discussion under "Places off-limits while carrying"). Other locations may be posted "no weapons" or be covered under State or Federal law (see above).
2007-01-14 19:56:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to have any sort of firearms here in Japan, and knives are severely controlled as well. Not worried at all, because Japan's crime rate is very low (more due to the culture than their gun laws). I may be wrong, but the US is one of the few countries that actually allows carrying firearms. Also, if you seriously think you should have a weapon all the time, you should probably move somewhere else. I'm more afraid of the paranoid idiots carrying heat than the criminals.
2016-05-24 02:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laws vary from state to state. While you may not have violated any weapons laws in Arizona you have undoubtedly created a situation where you could be charged with various other crimes. I am admittedly unfamiliar with the the laws in Arizona. In every local there are laws which afford law enforcement a great deal of latitude in dealing with perceived threats ranging from simple breach of the peace to much more serious offenses.
If you want to carry a firearm in public contact your local police department for information on both state and local laws and the proper procedures for doing so. Regardless of what you have read on here intimidating others with a firearm is illegal.
2007-01-14 11:04:01 · answer #4 · answered by C B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where in the US you are. In AZ open carry is legal without a permit as long as you don't have something that disqualifies you from owning a firearm. When I was in junior high school in AZ (around 1982) I had an algebra teacher who sometimes carried a revolver in a holster in class. Maybe someone complained, but it came down that there was no rule or law against it. And it never crossed my mind that maybe he would shoot one of us. Of course now the federal laws and the widespread "zero tolerance" policies would send him to jail.
2007-01-16 07:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by Faeldaz M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on state law.
In Ohio it is illegal to carry a firearm concealed. It is a Felony.
It is legal to carry it concealed if you get a permit.
It is illegal to carry it into any business with a sign posted, no firearms allowed., even if you do have a permit.
I'm not sure about carrying it, unconcealed, like in a holster like the police do, where everyone can see it.
All I know if I walk down my street, with a gun in my hand (which is not concealed) and the police see me, I'll see about 20 cop cars in 30 secs flat. (catch my drift, lol?)
2007-01-14 10:58:57 · answer #6 · answered by SharpGuy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The legality of the personal transportation of firearms varies from state to state.
Most states (about 40 I believe) have some form of "shall issue" carry law. Shall issue meaning that if the applicant meets the criteria, the "authorities" have no discretion in the matter. A permit to carry must be issued (always for a fee).
Some states (Vermont comes to mind) continue to recognize the right of American citizens to keep and bear arms and offer no restrictions to personal transport, concealed or otherwise.
2007-01-14 11:00:26 · answer #7 · answered by David G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most cities it's illegal to carry a gun. In some cities, one can get a permit to carry a gun. This varies with each U.S. city. Go to the Police Department and ask the procedure.
2007-01-14 10:57:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Arizona is an open carry state, so you were legal. Do that in California and you're off to jail. All the states have different laws.
Here's a good site for general laws
http://www.handgunlaw.us/
2007-01-14 11:01:27 · answer #9 · answered by chuck_junior 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can own a gun all day long, but you can't conceal it on your person, or in your car unless you have a license to conceal. I'm pretty sure in New Mexico, and Arizona you can carry a gun in public on your person. Probably some left wing Lib, or a stoned Canadian tourist you ran into.
I'm pretty sure you don't have to have a license to carry a gun in Arizona. If you're not a felon, it's all good.
2007-01-14 10:54:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋