There's knowing the law and then there's knowing the law. For example, even though I've been on this forum for a while I still do not know the idiosyncrasies of carrying a loaded firearm in unincorporated territory. If I was going to do so I'd have to do some studying to make sure I had improved my chances at not getting arrested.
Theseus was arrested and charged and found guilty of violating the law even though he didn't violate the law. Think he's just incredibly unlucky or do you think that probably happens with some regularity? El Sensei was arrested for not doing anything illegal. Mike Hunt was arrested for not doing anything illegal. CA Libertarian (where has he gone? Hopefully NH) was detained/arrested/unarrested and injured. RyanBurbridge has been detained/arrested/unarrested on multiple occasions. I can go on.
The bottom line is, if you're open carrying, be prepared to be arrested. You'll probably be doing everything legally, but you never know if a police officer will agree with you.
Good advice, thank you.
you sound incredibly naive!
you should not OC anywhere!
until you have studied the forum for at least 6 months!
you have only been here for TWO DAYS!
it seems that most of your 5 posts! are questions about holsters.
you say that you wouldnt get arrested cause you will be doing legal things.
your own posts demonstrate that you could not possibly have the knowledge
of california law necessary to keep out of even half the trouble in store for an OCer!
have you bought a holster yet?
do you have a good voice recorder?
have you at least applied for a concealed carry permit?
listen to bigtoe416, you have much to learn!
you wont get much sympathy or help from forum members if you run out
in your ignorance and get arrested for one the silly noob mistakes youre bound to make!
oh, and welcome to the forum.
ask lots of questions, learn a lot of things, get prepared.
Dear 1245A,
I lol'd at your post. Literally. I joined the forum to ask this question. I studied the law. Not on your pamphlets, but on the California law website. There will be no silly noob mistakes on my part. (What could that be anyway? School Zone/Public Building? I have already familiarized myself with the Schools Zones in the places I intend to carry. Forget to clear a chamber or leave a loaded mag in? I'm not that stupid). I don't see how I could make one. My open carry will be with a shirt tucked in, slacks, and a dress shirt (setting an example w/ no possibility for concealment) My unloaded gun will be stored to my right, and my ammunition stored on my left. Exposed. According to the law, this is legal. I understand there is a chance of unlawful detention, in which I am fully prepared to fight it in court. Yes, I have a Fobus holster and Fobus double mag pouch. I also have various printed materials including the cards, flyers, my own copies of the California Penal code, and the most recent summary ruling on the San Fernando Police department’s arrest of Jose Diaz.
You said I have been here for 2 days, yet I have been studying and trying to comprehend the California law for about a year now. I didn't know about this website until it was recommended to me by a friend. My holster question was because I READ THE LAW, and couldn't find any pertinent information about holsters in it. So what did I do? I asked you guys JUST IN CASE I missed something. See, I am prepared. :exclaim: And now my question was answered, and I will be looking into a holster with a thumb snap for my protection. Oh, and I also have a drop leg, but I don't like those because it looks too tactical, and I don't want the negitivity I know will come along with it. I use it hiking.
To answer your other question, yes, I do have a micro recorder and I have my CCW application including letter prepared to send off to the county sheriff this next week. I didn't do so until reading it might be a good idea on this forum.
I guess I was being a little naive on me saying I don't see me getting arrested. That was kind of silly. You said however, that that post demonstrates I don't have the knowledge? Actually, it fully demonstrates my knowledge of California Penal Code, because I KNOW I WILL BE LEGAL according to law, you get me? But I know arrest can still happen. Which in turn is why I asked the question about lawyers. The law is interpreted in it's own way, but both LEO's and Judges, we all know this.
Thank you for your post though, I appreciate your input even though it was a negative, uninformed post in itself. Don't expect I will let you treat me like a child. I have been carrying legally in National Forests and on BLM land while hunting/hiking/backpacking for years. I have numerous encounters with Park Rangers, Sheriff's, and BLM Rangers. This will just be my first time in an incorporated city. We are all on the same team here, mmmk pumpkin? D