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akclark:
Since I have purchased my pistol I have worn it in a drop leg holster. I went to Wal-Mart to buy some things and the older-man at Wal-Mart behind the sporting good counter informed me that I might be in violation of the law. I asked him why, and he countered with asking if I had a permit to carry the weapon. I informed him Nebraska was an open-carry state, and as long as it wasn't concealed I didn't require a permit. Looking dumbfounded he countered with, "Well do you know you can't keep ammo next to your pistol, it has to be in your trunk?" I responded with I had never heard that before, and he left looking somewhat frightened.

I am not sure what was going on, or if the second is really a law.

On one hand, I feel agitated when people assume I'm breaking the law bye wearing a pistol, assuming I am a criminal.

On the other, my intent on open-carrying is to let people know that have the right to carry, and trying to bring people carrying weapons back in to the norm of the collective sub-conscious.

Should I just get a CCW to ease other peoples fear about me? I am caving in to a societal pressure that I should be trying to change??


Please tell me how it is. I would like your honest opinions.

Thanks,
Clark

AAllen:
Clark as long as you were not in Omaha you were not violating any law.  Omaha does require it's Open carry permit, or a CCW to open carry.  The laws the Walmart employee would be refering to would be interstate transportation laws that would allow you to transport through areas that may have stricter firearm regulations than you arw used to.  Unfortunatly a little education on the laws can be a dangerous thing, some people here one thing and think it applies to everything.

As far as if what you are doing is correct, that is a personal decision.  Some people find that the education that they can provide to the public by open carry is worth the posible hassle other would rather avoid the problem and choose to carry concealed.  There is no right answer, it's what you are comfortable with.

SBarry:
I assume you were in Kearney, and the limping clerk was helping you. He is full of guano. That pistol can be loaded at all times, ammo next to it, and ready to rock.

You will find out soon enough, "He who knoweth the least, sayeth the loudest."

Everyone with half a clue is an expert, especially if working behind a gun counter. Next time, refer him to the NFOA website.

akclark:
What I really like about open carry is in the Marine Corps they teach that physical presence of force is the first level of deterrence against enemy action. According to that, with open-carry, if a perp sees me, he is less likely to take actions that would be risky than if he didn't see my weapon.

Dan W:
Get your CHP, it might save you a lot of grief, then open carry to your hearts content.

As we have learned from the recent Walgreen's incident, you never know when the SHTF. Having a CHP and a reliable backup handgun should be considered a high priority, and would be a big relief, should one ever need to defend themself.

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