How often??
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TlWheatley
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I oc some. Never even draw much attention,but I'm in My
Once.
Funny story, completely different incident...I was in a mall open carrying when two real city police officers approached me. They politely informed me that the mall was private property and had a policy against firearms. I mentioned that I looked for signs on the doors and didn't see any, but I understood that none were required. They said just cover it up and it won't be a problem, so I put my shirt over the gun. That was it. No asking for a permit or anything.
Buried in the middle of the "Code of Conduct" sign posted inside the doors was the "no firearms" line.
Unfortunately, in Washington state it is the law that if a LEO asks to see your CPL, and you have your CPL in your possession, you must show it to them, whether or not you are carrying a concealed pistol. Of course, if you are not carrying a concealed pistol, there is no requirement to have your CPL in your possession.
Funny story, completely different incident...I was in a mall open carrying when two real city police officers approached me. They politely informed me that the mall was private property and had a policy against firearms. I mentioned that I looked for signs on the doors and didn't see any, but I understood that none were required. They said just cover it up and it won't be a problem, so I put my shirt over the gun. That was it. No asking for a permit or anything.
Buried in the middle of the "Code of Conduct" sign posted inside the doors was the "no firearms" line.
Unfortunately, in Washington state it is the law that if a LEO asks to see your CPL, and you have your CPL in your possession, you must show it to them, whether or not you are carrying a concealed pistol. Of course, if you are not carrying a concealed pistol, there is no requirement to have your CPL in your possession.
defender829
New member
Never, yet. A permit is not required to carry openly in AL.
snatale42
New member
Never, most OC states don't require a permit to do so. Just to CC. With that said, I get some funny looks sometimes.
Firefighterchen
OC for Tactical Advantage
Been open carrying for almost a year, never been asked. 
golddigger14s
SFC At Fort Lewis, WA
NEVER. In WA not required any way. I've mentioned this before, but to reiterate; I've never had a negative encounter in over two years of OC'ing. A few questions, but that's it.
tracersouth
New member
been carrying open and concealed over 30 yrs and never asked for permit. One time during a traffic stop I informed officer of CC as I handed him drivers license, insurance card and CCL
yale
New member
Permit? What permit? None required to OC in Louisiana.
Remember that you are posting to a internet forum with readers/posters from every state in the Nation and even people who live outside of the USofA. Different States have different laws or requirements. Just because your City or State may require a permit to carry does not make it so for many of us sharing this forum.
A better way to ask your question would have been like "I live in a state that requires a person to have a permit to open carry and have never been asked to show my permit. If you live in a state where you must carry a permit while OCing, have you ever been asked to present your permit?"
That tells the rest of us that you understand that not all places make you get a permit to OC and that you are specifically asking those who live in such places to participate in your thread.
Sort of like asking "Why can't I legally buy hollowpoints?" or "How many guns have you registered with the local Sherriff?". See what I'm throwing down?
Remember that you are posting to a internet forum with readers/posters from every state in the Nation and even people who live outside of the USofA. Different States have different laws or requirements. Just because your City or State may require a permit to carry does not make it so for many of us sharing this forum.
A better way to ask your question would have been like "I live in a state that requires a person to have a permit to open carry and have never been asked to show my permit. If you live in a state where you must carry a permit while OCing, have you ever been asked to present your permit?"
That tells the rest of us that you understand that not all places make you get a permit to OC and that you are specifically asking those who live in such places to participate in your thread.
Sort of like asking "Why can't I legally buy hollowpoints?" or "How many guns have you registered with the local Sherriff?". See what I'm throwing down?
SouthernBoy
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In the close to five years I have OC'd on a regular basis, I have never been asked to show a permit for the simple fact that in Virginia, no permit is required to OC. Here, open carry is the default (as in normal or standard) mode of carry where concealed is the exceptional mode.
I assume by "someone", you meant an LEO. Obviously one would never show a permit to a non-LEO.
Then why did you post a non-related answer to the question posed in the OP? "If you oc..." You don't. Therefore no answer requested. Did you absolutely need to express your unsubstantiated fear of becoming the first ever open carrying Joe Citizen who was the first target of a BG? Just sayin....
flasburn38
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Never been asked, I dont do it often, once I did get out of the car in wa. Went in Starbucks and they gave me my coffee free. Was dressed nice with a tie. They must of thought I was a detective?
FatCrotch
New member
Haven't been asked either. Michigan residents don't seem to care. I have had a few Illinois ppl look at me like I'm nuts but that's because they are from a communist state. I tell them go back to shitcago. Sorry Illinois but y'all need to move out of there to boycott the worst firearm laws ever. Cant defend yourself. Wow!!!! You're the only state left!!! Fight for your rights! I get off track easily on these forums.
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Firefighterchen
OC for Tactical Advantage
NavyLCDR:287083 said:
Navy, when is this failing logic going to end?
just saying...Can I be the one to call troll on this one?
Yale, I live in a state where open carry does NOT require a permit, and yet I HAVE been asked for my permit for open carrying, once. I answered the OP's question. Just because a permit is not required does not mean that one won't be asked for anyway.
