First timer

[hogwylde]

no it's not. It is best if you recognize that carrying a gun puts you on a much higher plane of responsibility, and don't drink while you are doing so. The whole thing, drinking, smoking, doping, it's all stupid. What's the benefit? zero, with lots of health and legal risks, especially the smoking, endangers their health/lives, not just the "stink", which the a-holes THINK is the only issue. The there's the "ground exists for me to throw cigarette butts on" arrogance, which should be cause for an asswhupping, on the spot.

It's a good thing you weren't around. I was just at a stop light and emptied my ashtray.

[billwot]

I used to live in N.C. and at that time Open Carry was not allowed. I doubt it has changed. You better check with N.C. carry laws. (See link at top of this page. It'll get you started.

I've lived here since '88, and open carry was legal then. I'm reasonably sure open carry has always been legal in NC. It definitely is currently legal, no permit required for open carry.