CC vs Open carry

[Ingramite]

You're good as long as you're not drinking a Bud Lite

 

[easy rider]

like @majormadmax said, not an issue. Even before open carry accidental exposure of a concealed gun was/is not against the law.

 

[easy rider]

I heard that people who OC are likely to get shot 1st during a robbery

Yeah, I can't count the amount of times I've been killed first. Bastages!

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

For those concerned (at this point...sigh) about 'printing' here's my advice...give you're gun/guns to responsible gun owners and don't mess with guns and leave gun stuff to adults...

 

[leVieux]

Here in Texas we can ether open carry or conceal carry with or without a permit. For many reasons, I personally like to conceal carry. So my question is, If open carry is legal and I just happen to reach up and expose my firearm or it prints. Do I have to worry about any legal issues?
One would think if open carry is legal, printing or exposing your firearm when attempting to conceal wouldn't be a legal issue. But laws can sometimes be tricky or make no sense at all.

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Gee, these were concerns in many states, related to technical peculiarities in prior laws.

Almost all have proven baseless, non-issues. Especially here in the Gulf South.

Real State & Local LEO’s look for actual criminals and/or public safety issues, not minor technicalities.

Texas currently does allow for properties to post “No Open Carry” restrictions, which should be observed.

Sadly, HEB is one of them

Remember that two separate issues often become entangled here on TGT: The LEGALITY of OC vs) it’s advisability !

The fact that something is LEGAL may have little bearing on its wisdom in actual proctice.

Also, CC & OC are not mutually exclusive.

leVieux
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[JonathanM]

I prefer concealed carry just cause I like the incognito and stealth of it. No one needs to see that I'm carrying. Just fafo

 

[leVieux]

I prefer concealed carry just cause I like the incognito and stealth of it. No one needs to see that I'm carrying. Just fafo

I’m not ‘“taking sides”, just explaining. Even those of us who fully support “OC” rarely actually do it.

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[easy rider]

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Gee, these were concerns in many states, related to technical peculiarities in prior laws.

Almost all have proven baseless, non-issues. Especially here in the Gulf South.

Real State & Local LEO’s look for actual criminals and/or public safety issues, not minor technicalities.

Texas currently does allow for properties to post “No Open Carry” restrictions, which should be observed.

Sadly, HEB is one of them

Remember that two separate issues often become entangled here on TGT: The LEGALITY of OC vs) it’s advisability !

The fact that something is LEGAL may have little bearing on its wisdom in actual proctice.

Also, CC & OC are not mutually exclusive.

leVieux
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Was somebody questioning when or where they can open carry? I thought it was an accidental exposure we were talking about.

 

[sb47]

Was somebody questioning when or where they can open carry? I thought it was an accidental exposure we were talking about.

You are correct. We all know about stupid laws that are still on the books but not enforced. I conceal carry and wear a shirt that is long enough to cover my gun at all times. Even when reaching over my head. I was just curious how the law applies to accidental exposure in ether public or privet places. Are there any known cases where an accodental exposure gets a ticket or arrested?

 

[oldag]

You are correct. We all know about stupid laws that are still on the books but not enforced. I conceal carry and wear a shirt that is long enough to cover my gun at all times. Even when reaching over my head. I was just curious how the law applies to accidental exposure in ether public or privet places. Are there any known cases where an accodental exposure gets a ticket or arrested?

Never heard of one, but it could have happened. Maybe in Austin...

 

[leVieux]

Was somebody questioning when or where they can open carry? I thought it was an accidental exposure we were talking about.

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IIRC, the question was the effect of the law(s), not intent.

leVieux

 

[easy rider]

While certainly a city that is anti gun may do things outside the law pertaining to guns, it doesn't mean it's unlawful. Even with a shirt long enough to cover when reaching, shit happens. I certainly would cover it as quickly as possible when noticed, and just hope someone doesn't make an issue out of something that shouldn't be an issue.

While I am sure accidental exposure is not against the law. The bad thing is, justice isn't always followed in places gone woke.

 

[ScottDLS]

Isn't arresting someone for "printing" a violation of the 1st amendment?

 

[Axxe55]

Isn't arresting someone for "printing" a violation of the 1st amendment?

SURELY YOU'RE NOT BEING SERIOUOS!

 

[majormadmax]

 

[ZX9RCAM]

SURELY YOU'RE NOT BEING SERIOUOS!

Pretty sure he was joking.

 

[ScottDLS]

Pretty sure he was joking.

The Beavis and Butthead avatar didn't give it away? Freedom of the (printing) press...first amendment. Badaboom, cymbal crash.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

The Beavis and Butthead avatar didn't give it away? Freedom of the (printing) press...first amendment. Badaboom, cymbal crash.

Exactly.

 

[Axxe55]

The Beavis and Butthead avatar didn't give it away? Freedom of the (printing) press...first amendment. Badaboom, cymbal crash.

DON'T QUIT YOUR DAY JOBJUST YET! YOUR HUMOR IS JUVENILE AT BEST!

 

[BRD@66]

DON'T QUIT YOUR DAY JOBJUST YET! YOUR HUMOR IS JUVENILE AT BEST!

Yeah, but he didn't misspell Shirley.