On 11/13/2013 5:53 PM, John H wrote:

On Wed, 13 Nov 2013 17:07:02 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:


What's weird is I can carry a loaded handgun on me (concealed) or have
one loaded in my center console (out of direct view) but if I want to
transport a shotgun or .22 rifle to the range legally, it must be
unloaded and within a solid, locked case or a soft case with a trigger
or breech lock installed.


I've never asked, but I wonder if you (or me) could carry a handgun in a holster in any of the
places we could carry one concealed.

I'll have to check into that. I'm seriously considering carrying one when I walk the dogs. There are
too many big, mean dogs being walked by little old women.

John H. -- Hope you're having a great day!



I guess you are talking about "open carry" versus concealed.

I don't know about Virgina, but I know what would happen up here.

Massachusetts is technically an "open carry" state by virtue of the fact
that there is no specific law forbidding it. However:

Concealed carry permits ... in fact *any* type of firearm permit is at
the discretion of the local police chief or his designate. Walking
through town with an exposed holster and your favorite .45 strapped to
your waist is a sure way of having your gun permit revoked ... permanently.

There *is* a state law that covers concealed carry. It *must* be
concealed. If you pull out your concealed gun in a public place and
anyone feels threatened in the slightest way, it is a potential felony.