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peter nap

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This is the brand new Open Carry of firearms site. It shows where it is legal and illegal and the restrictions. There are forums as well. I hope everyone at least looks at it.
Merry Christmas !
Don
http://www.opencarry.org/
 
OUTSTANDING! It not only goes in my favorites but definately upon my home page as well. Good work Don. (take a look at my Mountain State; even KKK Robert C. Byrd is afraid to attack us on that one.)

EDIT: Done. http://riflestocks.tripod.com

RL
 
I think it means you're generally screwed in that such things as a sherrif not liking the color of your socks is enough for denial of permit. In other words:yeah you got the right so long as we want you to have it. Same'ol same'ol.

RL
 
It does not specifically apply to knives but as a general rule, what's good for the gun is good for the knife.

If you click on the term it will give you the definition. What that means is there is no specific state law prohibiting it but there may be local laws/ordnances.

In Virginia for instance, the localities abused the privilege so the power to regulate the carrying or transportation of firearms was taken away from them.
 
The map is a little bit off in reguards to Minn. The courts early on declared our law unconstitunal. :grumpy: You wouldn't want to shoot a holdup man especially if he is on welfare and a demacratic voter :rolleyes:
 
New York City is a little odd on this. Open carry of a sheathed knife, folder or not, is technically not allowed. However I see a number of electricians, construction workers, and other tradesmen carrying Buck and Shrade folders in sheaths without any problems from the police.
Here's what I found in NYState/City Codes:

Per NYC Administrative Code Paragraph-10-133 and 134:
"It is hereby declared and found that the possession in public places, streets and parks of the city, of large knives is a menace to the public health, peace, safety and welfare of the people of the city;"... and that possession of such knives "encourages and fosters the commission of crimes".."It is further declared and found that the wearing or carrying of knives in open view in public places while such knives are not being used for a lawful purpose is unnecessary and threatening to the public and should be prohibited".
"It has been found that folding knives with a blade of four (4) inches or more that locks in an open position are designed and used almost exclusively for the purpose of stabbing or the threat thereof."
Basically...
It makes it illegal to carry a knife of over 4" blade length (but NYPD posted at one time in their HQ either "2- or 3-fingers" - guess it depends on how fat your fingers are). Also included is any knife where the blade locks into position and cannot be closed without release mechanism.

Sets lawful possession for military, police, participants in special events (theatrical groups, drill teams, parades), those authorized by Federal Law, EMS technicians on duty, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts (ok that's an odd choice), or, "when it is being used for or transported immediately to or from a place where it is used for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking or any employment, trade or occupation customarily requiring the use of such knife" or "a place of purchase or repair" (whereupon it must be wrapped to prevent easy access).

There does appear to be some leeway for legal carry (at least of small knives) but not much.
 
Of course the state I live in Maryland :barf: :barf: :barf: :mad: blows when there's anything that has to do with firearms. We been screwed here for soooo long I wish I could move. This state is loaded with pussy polititians and people who are scared of their own shadow. I think the thought of concealed carry will never happen here. :mad:
Scott
 
Ohio reciently passed a conceal carry law legalizing it as long as you have a permit. Too bad the site doesn't reflect conceal carry at all.
 
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