2007-12-18 19:16:47 · 19 answers · asked by r[ch b 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In California, you may carry a hand gun, as long as it is exposed and not loaded. Oh, but like carrying a sword, which is also legal, you are going to get stopped a lot by the police.
2007-12-18 19:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weapon MUST be licensed to you. And it may (in most states) be carried out in the open or concealed. These are called carry and concealed laws.
Most jurisdictions have SOME restrictions on the carrying and use of a weapon, for instance in Georgia, even though you may have a permit to carry, you cannot bring a weapon into a stadium or other large concentration of people.
In Washington DC it is prohibited to HAVE a gun (small arms) PERIOD. Shotguns and long guns (rifles) must be either broke down or locked with a key lock. In New York City it is illegal to carry a gun without a permit and they don't give out permits to carry except to law enforcement officials.
It is a patchwork of laws all across the country and it represents the best of the early concept on the forming of this country of of the idea of States RightS. aka read the 10th Amendment.
2007-12-18 19:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by De Deuce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is totally dependent on your state laws. Some allow you to carry in the open, some allow you to carry, but the gun MUST be concealed, some don't allow you to possess a gun, period. There are some very large cities (as mentioned above, NYC) that have additional controls in place. You will have to check your local laws to find out for sure. If you have trouble finding anything, just call the local PD, an officer will know and shouldn't mind telling you.
2007-12-18 19:32:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a firearm is not illegal to carry unless it is concealed. Brandishing a firearm is a different issue, that is where you have your firearm out and in hand. Most states have concealed carry permits that will allow you to carry a firearm concealed. I see a few people have answered and said that you can not have a firearm on your person, Think about people who are hunting people. There are new laws that prohibit carrying firearms in a few places, you should check with your local police department for those amswers
2007-12-18 19:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by DEA5252 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state.
Vermont, for example, does allow open carry.
California allows open carry in some counties, if you have a concealed carry permit.
2007-12-18 20:07:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probly a good idea to get a permit for the weapon because even trying that in public, you know you could get arrested. and people would be asking you alot of questions about the gun you are "Showing Off"
2007-12-18 19:29:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you are. Check your local laws as the vary greatly.
Try going to the NRA website, it has an overview of the various state laws. If they do not have the information then they can direct you to the people that do.
http://www.nra.org/
2007-12-18 19:22:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
it is criminal in some states to hold in a holster and not employing a enable. And definite they are going to fee you with irritating the peace or inducing panic. human beings have a bent to get scared while they see somebody jogging down the line wearing a gun. that's the reason for the fee.
2016-12-11 09:04:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have a concealed weapon permit to be able to carry a weapon unless your a police officer.
2007-12-18 19:34:11 · answer #9 · answered by Cindy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the Old West
2014-01-29 07:12:38 · answer #10 · answered by Jim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋