Open Carry Day

abrink · June 1, 2008, 04:32 PM

I recently read something that said that gun owners across the nation are going to open carry on July 4th, 5th, and 6th (2008.) Is everyone on board? I also read that if you live in a state where open carry is prohibited you should wear an empty holster along with your concealed firearm(s).

I'd also like to know if this is the first you're hearing of it.

If you're a member of other forums please post it there also!

VARifleman · June 1, 2008, 04:34 PM

I plan on participating, although I open carry fairly regularly.

chupacabrah · June 1, 2008, 04:55 PM

this is the first i've heard of it, i'll give it a go. never open carried before

Joe Cool · June 1, 2008, 04:57 PM

First I have heard of it, but I will post it on NJCSD...

un_lucky · June 1, 2008, 04:59 PM

sounds pretty dumb to me. A good way to rally the antis.

Ala Dan · June 1, 2008, 04:59 PM

First I've heard about it, but I will participate~!

.cheese. · June 1, 2008, 05:09 PM

Sounds like a good idea. Good timing too with the 2A case in the SCOTUS.

tomh1426 · June 1, 2008, 05:19 PM

Every day is open carry day in AZ

kingpin008 · June 1, 2008, 05:28 PM

Perhaps you're thinking of the empty holster protests? Check out Students for Concealed Carry on Campus to see if there's one scheduled soon - I'm pretty sure there is, or, you might be thinking of the one that was held recently. I'd be interested to hear how those of us who live in non-CCW or OC states are supposed to participate in this protest, if it really is going to be nation-wide.

zoom6zoom · June 1, 2008, 05:29 PM

^
What tomh said. Everyday for me too.

Green Lantern · June 1, 2008, 05:32 PM

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sounds pretty dumb to me. A good way to rally the antis.

Uhhhh...provided everyone obeys their local open-carry laws - how?

I like it! I may just participate, mayyybe...

I'd like to find a link with specific info, tho...

"But I DID!" - Ray Stevens!

http://www.patriotpages.net/nationalopencarry.htm

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National Open Carry Day©

and

National Open Carry Weekend©

Because "a Right restricted is a Right denied" and "a Right not exercised is a Right lost."

"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed" Thomas Jefferson

The next National Open Carry Day is July 4th, 2008

The next National Open Carry Weekend is July 4th, 5th and 6th, 2008

Everyday hundreds of thousands of law abiding citizens carry handguns for self defense all across America. Most of those arms are concealed. "Open Carry Day and Open Carry Weekend seek to bring those people who normally carry concealed out of the shadows and into the light. As responsible firearms owners we understand that firearms do not cause crime, but rather prevent and stop crime. In that light we bring to you the National Open Carry Day© and National Open Carry Weekend©.

If you live in a state that precludes open carry consider wearing a empty holster to show solidarity

Thank you all for the overwhelming response thus far. A quick google search of the words "Nation Open Carry" yields dozens of hits on many different message boards and blogs, not bad for this page only having been up since 3-28-2008. Please continue to spread the word!

This idea and webpage is a work in progress. It is merely a start to inform those who fear firearms and to work towards the removal of unConstitutional legislation that infringes on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Including those laws that prohibit law abiding citizens from carrying a firearm. Please check back frequently as we get this off the ground.

***Please ensure that Open Carry is lawful in your state before openly carrying a firearm.***

***We are NOT responsible for your lack of knowledge on state laws regarding open or concealed carry***

*** Please carry responsibly and lawfully***

If you are planning on participating please drop an E-mail with your state initials to: National Open Carry

HOME

Selected Quotes:

"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." -- Thomas Jefferson's "Commonplace Book,"

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." — George Washington

"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed;..." Thomas Jefferson letter to Justice John Cartwright, June 5, 1824. 1824. ME 16:45.

The people are not to be disarmed of their weapons. They are left in full possession of them." Zachariah Johnson, 3 Elliot, Debates at 646 (June 25, 1788).

George Mason: "To disarm the people is the most effectual way to enslave them." (3 Elliot,
Debates at 380)

Standing Wolf · June 1, 2008, 05:59 PM

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Because "a Right restricted is a Right denied" and "a Right not exercised is a Right lost."

Amen!

abrink · June 1, 2008, 05:59 PM

Thanks Green Lantern i appreciate you posting the link!

SCKimberFan · June 1, 2008, 06:04 PM

I'll be travelling through NC, VA, WV and PA over that weekend. They are all Open Carry states, so count me in.

PennsyPlinker · June 1, 2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tomh1426

Every day is open carry day in AZ

Every day is open carry day here in the Plinker household as well! In fact, for a lot of us in PA, every day is open carry day. We welcome those of you who may be OCing for the first time.

Superpsy · June 1, 2008, 06:13 PM

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sounds pretty dumb to me. A good way to rally the antis.

sounds like a good way to exercise a right.

TallPine · June 1, 2008, 06:20 PM

Oh, heck - I must have thought that was today

Rokyudai · June 1, 2008, 06:29 PM

I can open carry only on my property but an empty holster display would be acceptable elsewhere.

un_lucky · June 1, 2008, 10:19 PM

no good can come from this

chupacabrah · June 1, 2008, 11:22 PM

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no good can come from this

why do you say that?

JesseL · June 1, 2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by un_lucky

no good can come from this

Nothing good, unless you count:

Raising public awareness about the right to carry
Showing a positive example of honest citizens bearing arms
Keeping yet another right from atrophying away
Celebrating one of the rights that keeps our nation free

It never fails to sadden me when I see gun owners who would throw their rights away simply from the fear of alarming somebody.

fletcher · June 1, 2008, 11:32 PM

I'd love to participate if it were legal in my area (Cary, NC) - Odds are I'll be CCWing anyways, so I'll avoid the 2x holsters (empty one).

Wheeler44 · June 1, 2008, 11:49 PM

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Nothing good, unless you count:

* Raising public awareness about the right to carry
* Showing a positive example of honest citizens bearing arms
* Keeping yet another right from atrophying away
* Celebrating one of the rights that keeps our nation free

I might add putting a face on gun owning Americans

Shortdog22 · June 1, 2008, 11:56 PM

Why not. OC is specifically protected under Kentucky's constitution.

jrfoxx · June 2, 2008, 12:12 AM

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no good can come from this

Im guessing that un_lucky is unaware that there are several "open carry" days like this every year, and I have yet to hear of it causing any problems.It's not like this is the first time this has been done. There were several nationwide ones last year, and there were no problems, so theres no reason to beleive this time would be any different.

June 1, 2008, 04:32 PM	#1
abrink Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Moyock North Carolina but i go to VA a lot also. Posts: 354	Open Carry Day I recently read something that said that gun owners across the nation are going to open carry on July 4th, 5th, and 6th (2008.) Is everyone on board? I also read that if you live in a state where open carry is prohibited you should wear an empty holster along with your concealed firearm(s). I'd also like to know if this is the first you're hearing of it. If you're a member of other forums please post it there also! __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin

June 1, 2008, 04:55 PM	#3
chupacabrah Member Join Date: February 13, 2008 Location: Triad/NC Posts: 459	this is the first i've heard of it, i'll give it a go. never open carried before __________________ Jon

June 1, 2008, 04:59 PM	#6
Ala Dan Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: The Very Hot, Humid, And Muggy South Posts: 11,395	Open Carry Day First I've heard about it, but I will participate~! __________________ Best Wishes, Ala Dan, The Gun Man Life Member N.R.A. since Sept. 9th, 1975 The High Road.org Member #149

June 1, 2008, 05:09 PM	#7
.cheese. Member Join Date: February 13, 2007 Posts: 3,810	Sounds like a good idea. Good timing too with the 2A case in the SCOTUS. __________________ NRA Member ARRL Member Check out the unofficial THR chat-room!

June 1, 2008, 05:28 PM	#9
kingpin008 Member Join Date: June 6, 2006 Location: Howard County, Merry Land Posts: 3,503	Perhaps you're thinking of the empty holster protests? Check out Students for Concealed Carry on Campus to see if there's one scheduled soon - I'm pretty sure there is, or, you might be thinking of the one that was held recently. I'd be interested to hear how those of us who live in non-CCW or OC states are supposed to participate in this protest, if it really is going to be nation-wide. __________________ Auschwitz begins wherever someone looks at a slaughterhouse and thinks: They're only animals. -- Theodor W. Adorno Vegan.

June 1, 2008, 04:34 PM	#2
VARifleman Member Join Date: February 6, 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,535	I plan on participating, although I open carry fairly regularly.

June 1, 2008, 04:57 PM	#4
Joe Cool Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 140	First I have heard of it, but I will post it on NJCSD...

June 1, 2008, 04:59 PM	#5
un_lucky Member Join Date: April 7, 2008 Location: South Dakota Posts: 111	sounds pretty dumb to me. A good way to rally the antis.

June 1, 2008, 05:19 PM	#8
tomh1426 Member Join Date: January 1, 2008 Location: Youngtown AZ Posts: 294	Every day is open carry day in AZ

June 1, 2008, 05:29 PM	#10
zoom6zoom Member Join Date: April 25, 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,584	^ What tomh said. Everyday for me too. __________________ www.vcdl.org "The only people who should feel threatened by armed citizens are tyrants and criminals."

June 1, 2008, 05:59 PM	#13
abrink Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Moyock North Carolina but i go to VA a lot also. Posts: 354	Thanks Green Lantern i appreciate you posting the link! __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin

June 1, 2008, 06:04 PM	#14
SCKimberFan Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: South of the Mason-Dixon Line Posts: 1,236	I'll be travelling through NC, VA, WV and PA over that weekend. They are all Open Carry states, so count me in.

June 1, 2008, 06:20 PM	#17
TallPine Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: somewhere in the middle of Montana Posts: 7,747	Oh, heck - I must have thought that was today __________________ Chaidh mi air falbh. Cha bhi mi air ais

June 1, 2008, 06:29 PM	#18
Rokyudai Member Join Date: July 25, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 690	I can open carry only on my property but an empty holster display would be acceptable elsewhere.

June 1, 2008, 10:19 PM	#19
un_lucky Member Join Date: April 7, 2008 Location: South Dakota Posts: 111	no good can come from this

June 1, 2008, 11:32 PM	#22
fletcher Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: Euless, TX Posts: 2,398	I'd love to participate if it were legal in my area (Cary, NC) - Odds are I'll be CCWing anyways, so I'll avoid the 2x holsters (empty one). __________________ My Site / Shooters in Raleigh & Surrounding Area / Ammo Deals (Made by THR's squeky) Whatever the reason, handguns are the most popular weapon chosen by Americans for self-defense in the home, and a complete prohibition of their use is invalid. - DC v. Heller

June 1, 2008, 11:56 PM	#24
Shortdog22 Member Join Date: May 27, 2008 Posts: 48	Why not. OC is specifically protected under Kentucky's constitution. __________________ :) :< :/ :)

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