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Map: Where Is ‘Open Carry’ Legal?
WSJ ^ | 8/22/14 | RANI MOLLA

Posted on 08/22/2014 5:07:30 PM PDT by Kartographer

As people on both sides of the debate regarding open carry—the practice of carrying firearms in plain view—have been turning up the heat, more companies are being forced to take a side.

Gun-rights advocates see the practice as a way to normalize gun ownership and deter crime, while gun-control activists believe carrying guns in stores and restaurants is disruptive to the public and encourages violence.

Recently, Target, Starbucks and Chipotle have asked their patrons not to bring their guns. After petitions by gun-control groups such as Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Kroger said it would uphold local and state laws in the 34 states it operates.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism
KEYWORDS: banglist; opencarry; rkba
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1 posted on 08/22/2014 5:07:30 PM PDT by Kartographer
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2 posted on 08/22/2014 5:08:12 PM PDT by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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Lord willing, and with Dewhurst gone, Texas will change soon.

/johnny

3 posted on 08/22/2014 5:10:07 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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You can do it in MN, but I prefer the element of surprise.


4 posted on 08/22/2014 5:10:54 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo (Please $upport Free Republic.)
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I prefer concealed as well.


5 posted on 08/22/2014 5:12:21 PM PDT by corlorde (Oath Keeper)
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To: JRandomFreeper

Agree.

All of the states surrounding us allow it...per the map.


6 posted on 08/22/2014 5:13:56 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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In Georgia, you need a “Weapons Carry License” to carry either open OR concealed.


7 posted on 08/22/2014 5:14:40 PM PDT by Repeal The 17th (We have met the enemy and he is us.)
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Gonna slap on my Annie Oakley six shooters and see if I get arrested. I'm in Upstate NY.

Things would be much better if we could wear them on our hip. I always liked the idea of tying them down.

Be back in a bit. Gonna practice my quick draw.

8 posted on 08/22/2014 5:15:20 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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TX, FL, and SC prohibit open carry? That’s a shocker - I would think it would be the opposite.


9 posted on 08/22/2014 5:23:12 PM PDT by MichaelCorleone (Jesus Christ is not a religion. He's the Truth.)
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What states allow concealed carry without a permit?


10 posted on 08/22/2014 5:23:37 PM PDT by Hugin ("Do yourself a favor--first thing, get a firearm!")
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To: Sacajaweau

When the SHTF that map will change considerably...
There will be no words like “Prohibits, Requires, Allows”.
In a sad way we will have all the freedom we want.
I like purple - so the whole map will be purple - Your on your own...


11 posted on 08/22/2014 5:25:53 PM PDT by savage woman
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To: MichaelCorleone
Reconstruction. Carpetbaggers. Read about it sometime.

Most laws against open carry in the South are very racist in their roots.

/johnny

12 posted on 08/22/2014 5:26:28 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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What states allow conceal carry without a permit?

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I believe it’s just Alaska and Vermont. Maine almost joined them last year....it failed by one vote.


13 posted on 08/22/2014 5:31:56 PM PDT by july4thfreedomfoundation (Politicians and diapers must be changed often for the same reason)
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In NY, you can be charged with brandishing a weapon if your cover slips up too far while reaching for a high shelf in the wholesale club.


14 posted on 08/22/2014 5:32:33 PM PDT by NY.SS-Bar9 (Those that vote for a living outnumber those that work for one.)
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To: Sacajaweau
You can stop to get a bite to eat at this restaurant.


15 posted on 08/22/2014 5:32:56 PM PDT by Red Steel
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Four women who will probably never be referred to as “victim”.


16 posted on 08/22/2014 5:35:08 PM PDT by Veggie Todd (The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. TJ)
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To: Kartographer

www. opencarry.org


17 posted on 08/22/2014 5:35:29 PM PDT by gigster (Cogito, Ergo, Ronaldus Magnus Conservatus)
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation; Hugin

What states allow conceal carry without a permit?


See post #2.


18 posted on 08/22/2014 5:35:53 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation; marktwain
I think Arizona is in there, too. AZ has a permit, but it isn't required. It's a helpful thing for citizens that go to other states and need reciprocity.

This is the internet, someone will tell me if I'm wrong, like a chicken on a june-bug.

/johnny

19 posted on 08/22/2014 5:36:05 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Sacajaweau

If a thug wants to take you and he knows you’re armed, chances are you’ll never get a chance to use your weapon, so keep it concealed until it’s time to use it


20 posted on 08/22/2014 5:39:42 PM PDT by DJ Taylor (Once again our country is at war,and once again the Democrats have sided with our enemy.)
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