- Oct 25, 2012
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Open carry advertises you are carrying and makes you the first target if someone is going to be shooting in traffic. It can also lead to someone taking your gun from you while you are waiting to turn left.
Can you OC in your car
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Threeband
The M1 Does My Talking
Yes, I thought you'd have to be careful if you got pulled over and the cop started drooling over your Doritos. That would be the time to inform him that you're carrying before he gets the snack-sniffing dog to give him an excuse to confiscate the Doritos.
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Boondock Saint
Ultimate Member
Just conceal it under/behind your driving whiskey. Problem solved.
I stand corrected
I have a gun magnet in my truck and just throw a hat over it. That makes it “concealed under clothing” in my book. Also makes a nice hat rack for my fishing hat.
Until we get clarification from @swinokur, my interpretation is OC in car W/O a carry permit.
Are we supposed to assume he meant post SB1? IDK
Are we supposed to assume he meant post SB1? IDK
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
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Well it is 10/ 14 , and he's asking in real time , and he has posted before about carrying with a W&C .
Threeband
The M1 Does My Talking
Swinokur was one of the first to get his permit after Bruen.
I think the question arises from the desire for a permit holder to reposition his gun while driving, for comfort and accessibility.
For instance, someone might put their pistol in the cup holder while driving. Would that be legal? I think that's the basis of Swinokur's question.
There simply is no case law. There is no absolute black/white answer. I think a permit holder should keep the gun covered. But would a Doritos bag meet the unknown, unestablished legal standard?
Covering the gun with a hat or other "article of clothing" is probably safer.
Of course, there will probably never be an answer to the question. Quite a few steps would have to occur before the question could even be legally addressed. It probably never will be.
I think the question arises from the desire for a permit holder to reposition his gun while driving, for comfort and accessibility.
For instance, someone might put their pistol in the cup holder while driving. Would that be legal? I think that's the basis of Swinokur's question.
There simply is no case law. There is no absolute black/white answer. I think a permit holder should keep the gun covered. But would a Doritos bag meet the unknown, unestablished legal standard?
Covering the gun with a hat or other "article of clothing" is probably safer.
Of course, there will probably never be an answer to the question. Quite a few steps would have to occur before the question could even be legally addressed. It probably never will be.
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Unless you're in a situation, perhaps stopped in traffic to let the Pro Hamas rally pass, and a cop was walking through said traffic and happened to glance down and see it I doubt it would ever be a problem. When I have to work in the 'hood in either Charm City or DC I will routinely put mine under my right thigh on the seat.
True, but clarity removes all doubt. Just saying. I mean, c'mon.
Sounds like you just keep a pair of dirty drawers in your vehicle and cover your gun on the seat
You'll be fine in VA. I used to OC there when i was under 21 and coudnt get a permit. Otherwise if youre above age getting the permit erases this question completely.
PA doesnt recognize my dc/md so i OC in PA as well but im hardly there. Not rlly a diehard oc guy anymore but boy does that glock 21 with a +4 and light look so damn good on my waist lmao.
PA doesnt recognize my dc/md so i OC in PA as well but im hardly there. Not rlly a diehard oc guy anymore but boy does that glock 21 with a +4 and light look so damn good on my waist lmao.
Threeband
The M1 Does My Talking
Years ago, Virginia used to require those open carrying in their cars to keep the gun visible from the outside. Virginians used to put their guns on the dashboard for that reason.
Interestingly, it doesn't say clothing you are wearing, just "under or within an article of the person's clothing". That being said, technically, you should be able to drape your jacket, shirt, etc., over your handgun in a car mount.
Yes
Threeband
The M1 Does My Talking
I think it's best to keep it covered.
Whiskey3, with that cool pistol mount he has, should plan ahead and have an idea how he'll handle it if he gets pulled over. I can imagine some LEOs overreacting if they saw that.
Whiskey3, with that cool pistol mount he has, should plan ahead and have an idea how he'll handle it if he gets pulled over. I can imagine some LEOs overreacting if they saw that.
What if you have several ...
and pick up a hitch hiker, haha, I think she's going to jail.
and pick up a hitch hiker, haha, I think she's going to jail.
I'm in favor of keeping it cover, yet readily available. I don't like the idea of having it in a cup holder etc. You get into an accident, it could very well go flying. Same thing with cell phones. If they aren't attached to your body(my personal preference), they need to be anchored down, within your reach. That's just me.
