"HK" wrote in message
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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That's called "open carry." Very few states allow that, typically
states out west, though I believe Virginia allows it.
Virginia allows concealed, with a permit. If I'm carrying a pistol into
a
target range, or a gun shop, there's nothing illegal about it.

I'm fairly certain Virginia also allows open carry, but I could be
wrong. I was wrong once before, in 1983. :?}

I'd like to meet someone who thinks open carry is a good idea, just to
see how much they drool in any 30 second period of time.


I've read posters on gun boards talking about their "open carry" around
the state. I only "open carry" out in the country, hiking along forest
trails on the mountain ranges or accesses to them, or on the property.
There are feral dogs and bears around for sure, and there have been
mountain lion sightings.

Yeah, but there are morons who think open carry is OK in a department store
or other relatively crowded places. There is ALWAYS someone stronger and
faster, who can take that gun away from you. Always. A guy at my gun club
thinks that even if he's got his hands full with a 10 foot 2x8, he can stop
someone from snatching his gun. He bemoans the fact that open carry's not
allowed in NY.