[mvpel]

It IS pushing the envelope. I admire the guys cajones! I’m not so sure the Secret Service will agree. I hope to see this on Fox News or I will be very disappointed. We don’t have an open carry in Pa.

Yes, in fact, you do. It's very strongly enshrined in the Pennsylvania Constitution, remember? Shall not be questioned, or some such?

Jim Noble was arrested for lawfully and peaceably carrying a firearm openly in the vicinity of an Obama campaign rally in Beaver, PA, while holding a bible ("clinging") and handing out pro-gun literature. He was arrested NOT by the Secret Service, who were aware of his presence, but by the local police. They prosecuted him for disorderly conduct and disrupting a public meeting, and a jury found him not guilty on all counts on July 17.

http://kdka.com/beaver/John.Noble.Gun.2.1089780.html

The Secret Service understands open and concealed carry laws - why so many Freepers and police officers don't, I just have no idea.

Fear the government which fears your guns.

[dirtboy]

Jim Noble was arrested for lawfully and peaceably carrying a firearm openly in the vicinity of an Obama campaign rally in Beaver, PA, while holding a bible ("clinging") and handing out pro-gun literature. He was arrested NOT by the Secret Service, who were aware of his presence, but by the local police. They prosecuted him for disorderly conduct and disrupting a public meeting, and a jury found him not guilty on all counts on July 17.

So much for the argument that legal open carry near the president is a major issue for the Secret Service. Seems the Secret Service professionals can deal with it.