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So, I got my pistol purchase permit...
Rich B:
--- Quote from: Jesse T on August 28, 2009, 08:32:09 AM ---It applies to me. I am afraid to open carry even though I know it is totally legal, I don't have money for lawyers :-\
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I'm in the same boat.
Dark Helmet:
--- Quote from: Jesse T on August 28, 2009, 08:32:09 AM ---It applies to me. I am afraid to open carry even though I know it is totally legal, I don't have money for lawyers :-\
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I <3 free lawyers...
and as such I OC a LOT.
JimP:
--- Quote from: armed and humorous on August 28, 2009, 08:00:55 AM ---BTW, JimP:
Does "most of us" in your sig line refer to you? It sure doesn't apply to me, or from what I've read here, anyone else in the group.
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Methinks you are speaking in generalities/stereotypes, A&H......... I certainly am afraid to OC in places like Lincoln and Omaha. I KNOW it is perfectly legal for me to do so, but I'm also as sure as gravity it would couse me to have a bad day........ there are a lot of OnlyOnes in those parts.....
armed and humorous:
Omaha, I don't know about. Lincoln, unless you are doing something illegal, or actiing suspiciously (outside of having a gun), you're pretty safe in carrying in the open. I carry quite frequently around town, both openly and concealed. I often carry openly in warm weather when it would be more difficult to conceal. I often walk past the police substation near me, and police often pass me as I walk down the sidewalk. It's entirely possible they didn't notice, but I've never had so much as a double take as they pass by me. I know many people have seen me carrying in the open, and to my knowledge, no one has ever called the cops. In fact, I've never even had so much as a comment from them even if I stop to talk to them for a while. I do not open carry going into stores, restaurants, etc., or anyplace it would be illegal of course. The reason being not so much that I am concerned about my legal standing, but just that I don't want to be the cause of anyone being scared or upset by the presence of a gun. I just conceal when going to those places as a courtesy to people who might not feel comfortable around guns.
Jesse T:
Everybody is different, and trusts in cops different amounts, places different levels of faith in others view of their rights, etc etc I could go on. You might get lucky every time and meet cops who won't care if you carry openly. You might get one soccer mom freaking out and a cop who hates guns and just has to harass you to ruin your year. The bottom (and unfortunate) line is that you never really know since firearms are such a touchy subject for everyone involved on both sides of the spectrum. Because of this everyone draws their own line that fits in their comfort zone - comparing risks versus needs versus political statement versus whatever else. I'm sure the other forum members will correct me if i'm way off base here, when I say:
NFOA exists to support anyone who believes in firearm rights, no matter where your realistic "line in the sand" is.
Thanks for sharing your views everyone.
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