What makes a concealed weapon evil?

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Is there something inherintly evil about concealing a weapon on your person or is this condition just another way to get around the Constitutional RTKBA? In some states a gun is concidered concealed if it is concealed "in whole or in part". I actually had a policeman tell me that a pistol on the front seat of my car was concealed because he could not see the other side of it.
 
It varies from state to state.

In my state, you can stick a pistol into your rear waistband, and so long as the handle sticks out, you can carry that way without a concealed firearms permit. WITH a concealed firearms permit, you can carry any gun concealed on your person, in your car, or both -- in my state.
 
Nothing. It is an inanimate object. Only the person concealing it can use it for an evil purpose.
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You would think so but, in reality, it is because each gun is forged in the fires of Mt. Doom by Sauron himself.

Why else would people be so afraid of them?
 
Laws prohibiting concealed weapons are called Mala Prohibita laws , literally a wrong prohibited. IOW it's only wrong because somebody said it was. Example, in Colorado it's perfectly legal for me to open carry a firearm, stand me in the middle of Platte & Nevada (busiest intersection in town) W/ a pistol openly displayed on my hip I'm legal. Put me in a jacket and I just broke the law. ( Actually I'd be good because I have a permit but you get the idea)

Short answer there's nothing inherently evil about concealing a weapon like all Mala Prohibita laws it's designed to seperate you from your rights

May I reccomend the book "You and the Police" by Kenneth W. Royce writing as "Boston T. Party"
From Javelin press, It will answer your question far better than this thread as well as give you a strategy for dealing W/ cops such as the one in your OP
 
To The OP for some the fact that you have any weapon at all makes it and you evil, Now you conceal it you are being devious and there fore more evil. Because why do you need to hide it so every one will think your not armed? Just some of what I have heard in the past.
 
Don't make the mistake of thinking that someone automatically has a strong knowledge of the law just because he's a cop. Some of them are nothing more than gorillas with badges and uniforms.

What do you call the guy who graduated at the bottom of his class at the Police Academy?

"Officer."
 
Now, I may draw some flak for this... but it is my opinion... and must be looked upon as that.
I am an open carry advocate, and as this is my mentality... it makes me look at things a little different than other people.
Or, maybe the fact that I look at things differently... makes me lean toward open carry.
I am a very direct, honest, and open person.
I take off sunglasses before talking to people... and generally wont hold a conversation other than short direct answers if the other person is wearing a pair.
I like to look into a mans eyes when I speak to him... and let him see mine.
I see concealing in a similar light.
I know that people have all kinds of reason for hiding their guns.
Element of surprise, dont want to scare the masses, dont want attention from police, dont want people to think less of them because they have a gun... the list is as long and varied as the number of people with guns.
At one point in history it was seen as impolite to hide your gun, it suggested that you were up to no good.
There is a part of me that still sees it in that light.
Criminals hide their guns... not saying that everyone who does is a criminal, far from it.
I notice a guy printing a mexican carry... my alert level goes thru the roof.
I see a guy with an iron on his hip, I note what he is carrying, what holster, if it looks like it gets much use... give them a smile and a nod.
The guy with the pistol stuffed in his pants with his T shirt over it has a high probability of being up to no good.
The guy with his gun out in the open is not hiding his choice.
I conceal now and then. But it leave a bad taste in my mouth to do it.
I feel dishonest... not necessarily to anyone but myself.
I know that most people with guns on them and out of sight are honest law abiding people... that I would more than likely get along with.
But if I were to meet and talk with them, it would be with the shades off and the pistol in the fresh air.
For me, its just common courtesy.


Jim
 
I find it odd as well. In fact I don't understand the logic at all. Maybe they should also issue permits to conceal cash in a wallet. Everyone should be able to see what you have on you at all times according to some. Maybe CCL holders should have to wear a shirt or jacket that the cops can see the words "Carrying a gun" in big letters when they put on their special "They Live" sunglasses.
 
Read "The Cowboy, The Samurai and The Sword." It gives an interesting perspective on the genesis of bans on concealed carry.

At one time, carrying a gun concealed was not uncommon or a sign that the carrier was up to no good. With the passage of laws prohibiting the practice, and no real opposition, the practice became rare (for most people, anyway).

People have always carried concealed weapons when they knew they were venturing into unsafe parts of town.

It wasn't a big issue until Florida passed their law twenty years ago. The NRA saw opportunities, as did the anti's. Thing haven't been the same ever since.
 
I also dislike holding a conversation with shades on. As far as open carry goes, I would love too be able to open carry but due to the laws i'm stuck with concealed carry for now. I also think the way you carry your gun should also be what the person prefers
 
I actually had a policeman tell me that a pistol on the front seat of my car was concealed because he could not see the other side of it.
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That's why I dangle mine from the rear view mirror so that it rotates 360.
 
Maybe CCL holders should have to wear a shirt or jacket that the cops can see the words "Carrying a gun" in big letters when they put on their special "They Live" sunglasses.

Don't give 'em any ideas! I can see this being proposed, or some kind of indicator on lisence plates, like they used to do on rental cars.
 
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