Hi, first off great forum and thank you to all who manage this site.
I am very familiar with firearms and have my CCW. But need a little education on OC.
Here's what I think, let me know where I'm wrong!
1) Open carry is approved by MO state, but can and is restricted at local levels?
2) St. Charles county and unincorporated areas are OC?
3) You need a CCW to open carry (since the firearm is still on person)?
Now a few questions:
1) I rarely see open carry, I suspect because of general ignorance of the law? I know a local police officer (in St. Charles County) and talked to him about this. He said he was familiar with the law but usually stops anybody he sees with a firearm visable, particually in the more urban areas of St. Charles, which he says is relatively rare. In general, I suspect those who OC open themselves (unjustly) to additional scrutiny and arguably even harassment?
2) Are there any special laws with OC? Weapon type, holster/carry requirements, etc?
3) Beyond common sense, not being drunk or acting like an idiot; what are some basic rules or suggestions you have about OC?
I really do appreciate your input, please add any additional basic information too.
P.S. I know a lot of this info is located on this site, I did some searches but didn't find exactly what I needed. So, I joined up and will spend several hours this weekend getting myself more educated. For now, I appreciate you help with some of the basics.
Thanks in advance!
I am very familiar with firearms and have my CCW. But need a little education on OC.
Here's what I think, let me know where I'm wrong!
1) Open carry is approved by MO state, but can and is restricted at local levels?
2) St. Charles county and unincorporated areas are OC?
3) You need a CCW to open carry (since the firearm is still on person)?
Now a few questions:
1) I rarely see open carry, I suspect because of general ignorance of the law? I know a local police officer (in St. Charles County) and talked to him about this. He said he was familiar with the law but usually stops anybody he sees with a firearm visable, particually in the more urban areas of St. Charles, which he says is relatively rare. In general, I suspect those who OC open themselves (unjustly) to additional scrutiny and arguably even harassment?
2) Are there any special laws with OC? Weapon type, holster/carry requirements, etc?
3) Beyond common sense, not being drunk or acting like an idiot; what are some basic rules or suggestions you have about OC?
I really do appreciate your input, please add any additional basic information too.
P.S. I know a lot of this info is located on this site, I did some searches but didn't find exactly what I needed. So, I joined up and will spend several hours this weekend getting myself more educated. For now, I appreciate you help with some of the basics.
Thanks in advance!
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