You ain't going to Believe this

[Sistema1927]

My bad. While my first name is "Jerry", I am not the Jerry that Sniper X was addressing, thus my comments weren't warranted.

 

[Atticus]

What an ijit...those Amish waitresses are only impressed by long guns.
Maybe he needed a reminder that he was armed, due to the inability to see past his belly. I love to pig out at Der Dutchman...best bacon in the Universe.

 

[yesit'sloaded]

I have often wondered what would be so bad about a CC badge clipped onto your holster. I know concealed means concealed, but if a sheeple was to catch a glimpse of a gun and a badge as opposed to just a gun it could save you having to explain a "man with a gun" call to the police.

 

[Cougfan2]

BigBlock Where abouts do you live in Oregon. I live in Hillsboro.

 

[xsquidgator]

This story makes me think... I work in a hospital and 2 weeks ago while passing through near the ORs I saw a 30-ish woman in street clothes, talking in Spanish to a couple of rough-looking dudes at the admissions desk. I did a real double take when I saw some Glock-looking pistol on a holster at her waist, open carrying. I *assumed* she was the po-po but I did start to make my way to a phone to call it in, just in case. I stopped when I saw a badge displayed next to her piece.

Maybe she had one of these CCW-badges too?
Perhaps next time I should take a closer look!? Or not.

 

[davinci]

cool badge! funny how to a criminal it's just a target.

Last thing I want is to be the first target in a robbery.... I guess being smart isn't part of the CC license requirements in Ohio.

Or, the fella was silly enough to have the badge, but no CC license. In which case, that's just sad.... almost as sad as if he did have a license in my opinion.

 

[JLStorm]

I have often wondered what would be so bad about a CC badge clipped onto your holster. I know concealed means concealed, but if a sheeple was to catch a glimpse of a gun and a badge as opposed to just a gun it could save you having to explain a "man with a gun" call to the police.

Because people will assume its a police badge, and its just not a good idea. I agree it would be great if somehow I happened to accidentally make my holster visible for a split second there was something I could wear to let uninformed people know that I was licensed by the state to carry that weapon, but a badge just isnt the way to do it...especially not one that looks like a police badge.

 

[yesit'sloaded]

maybe we need to invent a holster that has a window on the outside for a CC card

 

[Justin]

I know concealed means concealed, but if a sheeple was to catch a glimpse of a gun and a badge as opposed to just a gun it could save you having to explain a "man with a gun" call to the police.

So, the most legitimate reason for one of these things boils down impersonating a law enforcement officer.

Awesome.

 

[fletcher]

Fletcher, I'm quite interested in seeing this local ordinance.

Sorry for the delay, I just checked back in on this thread - I'll dig it up. It ONLY prohibits OC, though, so it is in compliance with State law.


EDIT - Here ya go (my comments in red):

Sec. 22-51. Prohibition of the carrying and display of firearms and other weapons at certain public locations.
(a) Firearms generally. No person shall possess firearms in town-owned buildings, on the grounds or parking areas of those buildings, or in town parks or recreation areas, including greenways, except nothing in this section shall prohibit a person from storing a firearm within a motor vehicle while the vehicle is on these grounds or areas.
(b) Posting required. The director of public works or his designated representative is hereby authorized and instructed to post conspicuous signage at appropriate locations on or within each park, including greenways, and each building or portion of a building owned, leased as lessee, operated, occupied, managed or controlled by the town, as well as the appurtenant premises to such buildings, indicating that carrying a concealed handgun or possessing or displaying any firearm or any other deadly weapon, as defined in G.S. § 14-269(a), on the properties and locations described in this section is prohibited therein and thereon unless specifically permitted or authorized by state law or the provisions of the town's code of ordinances.
(c) Location. Signs on buildings shall be visibly posted on the exterior of each entrance by which the general public can access the building. The director of public works or his designated representative shall exercise discretion in determining the number and appropriate location of signs to be placed on or within appurtenant premises and parks, including town greenways.
(d) Applicability to other public locations. No person shall display any firearm or other deadly weapon as defined in G.S. § 14-269(a) while on any public street, alley, sidewalk or other public property within the town unless specifically permitted or authorized by law. This is the big one - they really stretch this to cover everything they want.
(e) Exceptions. The following exceptions to the provisions of this section are authorized:
(1) The chief of police, or designee, has authorized the public possession or display of a firearm, or other weapon, as part of an official program or event sponsored or sanctioned by the town;
(2) The possession or display of the firearm, or other weapon, was the result of an individual(s) exercising his legitimate right to self defense or the defense of others as allowed by law; I've wondered if this would be a legitimate defense, since carrying the firearm is excercising your right to self-defense.
(3) The possession or display of the firearm, or other weapon, was conducted by a person(s) authorized by law to carry and display such items as part of their official or otherwise recognized lawful duties (e.g., law enforcement officers, military personnel, security guards, etc.); or
(4) The possession or display of the firearm, or other weapon, was necessary for the temporary transport and securing of the item and was not otherwise in violation of existing statutes or ordinances (e.g., recent purchase and movement to vehicle for transport, securing of firearm by CCH permit holder in vehicle, found item to be turned in to authorities, firearm in approved vehicle gun rack, etc.).
(f) Violation. The carrying of concealed handguns or the possession or display of any firearm or other dangerous weapon as defined in this section, in or upon any of the locations specified by this section, shall constitute a misdemeanor and subject any violator(s) so convicted to such penalties as may be imposed by the court.
(Code 1982, § 13-9.1; Ord. No. 95-031, 12-14-1995; Ord. No. 01-010, 5-24-2001; Ord. No. 06-010, 6-22-2006)
State law references: Local regulation of firearms, G.S. 14-409.40.

 

[JLStorm]

So, the most legitimate reason for one of these things boils down impersonating a law enforcement officer.

Awesome.

Was there ever any doubt?

 

[Justin]

No, there wasn't.

 

[JLStorm]

just making sure