Unless carrying Blaster's daughter's baby, I'm going to open carry on position "Sul" for increased retention.
Trying to actually kill me aren't you? lol
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Trying to actually kill me aren't you? lol
One team, one fight.
I am all for open carry, but right now in Maryland that poses some serious issues. Let's just focus on concealed carry and getting Maryland to 'Shall Issue'.
Yep, I know, MSI has slipped from this goal and become a much bigger cause; good for them, good for us all.
I am all for open carry, but right now in Maryland that poses some serious issues. Let's just focus on concealed carry and getting Maryland to 'Shall Issue'.
Yep, I know, MSI has slipped from this goal and become a much bigger cause; good for them, good for us all.
I agree with all of this 100%. Can't really make the call if you are a dick or not, but you are correct!
Indiana Jones
Wolverine
What about the aspect of OC being what stops a criminal from committing a crime.
What if the next person that came in the bank after the open carrier, actually was a bank robber and had planned to rob the place.
Maybe the bank gets robbed if this guy isn't OC'ing. Maybe if more permit holders WOULD OC maybe it would help our crime rate in this state.
The argument of not enough people OC in MD is not a reason not OC, it should be a reason to get more permit holders to OC so people start getting the memo here in MD OC is our right plain and simple.
What if the next person that came in the bank after the open carrier, actually was a bank robber and had planned to rob the place.
Maybe the bank gets robbed if this guy isn't OC'ing. Maybe if more permit holders WOULD OC maybe it would help our crime rate in this state.
The argument of not enough people OC in MD is not a reason not OC, it should be a reason to get more permit holders to OC so people start getting the memo here in MD OC is our right plain and simple.
MSI hasn't really slipped from Shall Issue as a goal, MSI has added the entire 2A plate to its goals.
Mr H
Banana'd
Yes... "expanded from just this goal" would be more accurate.
HeatSeeker
Ultimate Member
Can anyone enlighten me on open carry being "OK"(with permit) in MD. This is new to me.
My go to sites for this kind of info say this-
Handgunlaw.US: Open Carry (Without A Valid Permit/License)
You must have a valid permit/license to legally carry any handgun in Maryland. Maryland is a May Issue state and open carrying a firearm even with a Maryland Permit/License would be frowned upon and open carrying would most likely be a valid reason for the state to revoke your carry Permit/License.
USACarry.com - Open Carry: Prohibited in most public areas
My go to sites for this kind of info say this-
Handgunlaw.US: Open Carry (Without A Valid Permit/License)
You must have a valid permit/license to legally carry any handgun in Maryland. Maryland is a May Issue state and open carrying a firearm even with a Maryland Permit/License would be frowned upon and open carrying would most likely be a valid reason for the state to revoke your carry Permit/License.
USACarry.com - Open Carry: Prohibited in most public areas
redeemed.man
Ultimate Member
I wonder if anyone with a MD permit is among those in this thread advocating an open carry test run to make a statement??? I will not join you, just curious that's all.
Mr H
Banana'd
Neither site is considered authoritative. Maybe Gary will attest that he does the best he can with the information available.
The law makes no distinction as to manner of carry, so reading the actual statutes will help here. Neither is there a distinction made on the card itself.
You will, however, come across LEO of all colors and stripes in MD who firmly believe that CC is the law (or simply want to have them all concealed).
Mr H
Banana'd
I am not possessed of a MD permit, but I do have thoughts on this I'd be happy to share at some point... offline
If open carry without a permit was legal in Maryland, would you do it?
Mr H
Banana'd
I've said many times here that I prefer CC, but that's just me.
I am also on record that I advocate that anyone carry according to what they believe is best for their own situation.
I want OC to become more 'normalized'. There are ways to do this, but the climate isn't quite right for it, as you know.
But, in short, my answer is, "Not at this point, but I leave open the option."
"Hey friend, your fly is down" is usually sufficient for anyone about their business.
redeemed.man
Ultimate Member
I would 100% for certain. Many MDS members who can't get permits would as well. That would make a point. But it is not legal without a permit so....
In a NY minute, just as I do in other states where legal. If for some reason we woke up tomorrow and it was legal I would still carry a voice recorder with me for the first few months. Or years. Possibly a decade....
What many here go by is that if something is not written into a law, then it is not illegal. So if it does not say one SHALL NOT carry openly, then there is no law broken to be charged with.
There is no law stating that it is legal to ride a bike, there is a law making it illegal to ride on the interstate.
It's always been my understanding that laws define illegality.
It's always been my understanding that laws define illegality.
Nope. No law saying one SHALL not open carry. There is also nothing that says one cannot be a test case for a disturbing the peace call to the police if someone puts up a fuss by seeing your openly carried weapon either.
Soooooooo, who would really put their permit on the line just to try a point?
Mr H
Banana'd
You are, of course, correct on all counts.
But.......
There are likely ways, once the climate is right.
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