Open carry ccw

[ecbaatz]

Michigan is an open carry state. Residents do not require a permit to open carry. Out of state resident do but that is do to being able to bring the gun into the state. Michigan recognizes all resident permits. It does not recognize not resident permits.


MSP - Michigan's Concealed Pistol Law - FAQs


2. Can a resident of another state legally possess a pistol in Michigan?

If you are a non-resident of Michigan with a valid concealed pistol permit from your home state, Michigan will recognize your permit (MCL 28.432 & MCL 28.432a). However, you must carry in conformance with any and all restrictions appearing on the permit. You are subject to Michigan's concealed pistol law including but not limited to restrictions on where a concealed pistol may be carried. Without a CPL, a non-resident may not have a pistol in Michigan.

[IWLAFART]

There is no state that allows open carry ONLY for state residents. Any state that allows open carry, allows it for state residents and out of staters.

West Virginia does not allow open carry for non residents.

[netentity]

West Virginia does not allow open carry for non residents.

Hmm that isn't what the West Virginia State Police FAQ says.

[mrjam2jab]

Hmm that isn't what the West Virginia State Police FAQ says.

Someone needs to straighten out the Attorney General then...

WV firearms booklet

It is important to note that while West Virginia is an “open carry” state the ability to carry openly is
deemed by law enforcement to apply only to West Virginia residents. West Virginia law enforcement’s
interpretation of “open carry” is that the handgun must be visible from three sides.

[netentity]

Someone needs to straighten out the Attorney General then...

WV firearms booklet

I'm sure WVCDL would like to know about it and get it fixed.

Unless you can point out something specifically in the WV Code which states that open carry applies to only residents only then it does not. I couldn't find anything in the book with a specific State code that outlaws it for non-residents.

[NavyLCDR]

It is important to note that while West Virginia is an “open carry” state the ability to carry openly is
deemed by law enforcement to apply only to West Virginia residents. West Virginia law enforcement’s
interpretation of “open carry” is that the handgun must be visible from three sides.

It really doesn't matter what screwed up interpretations law enforcement has. The courts interpret the rules, not the police. The police only play by them....or not.

[Booga]

The courts interpret the rules, not the police. The police only play by them....or not.

It's the "or not" part that really bugs me. The laws have become more and more ridiculous, and the cops are far more likely to simply arrest people and let the courts sort it out these days.

[S&WM&P40]

New Hampshire has great open carry laws as well......

[rayven]

Pennsylvania is an open-carry state as well - with no permit. Unless, of course, you're in Philadelphia, in which case you need a permit.

[TnRebel]

Can someone post what states allow open carry (I have UT AND NH and will be ih the Bristol ,TN and Knoxville area.Looking for a public range to shoot while Iam down.Thanks

One half of Bristol is OC the other is not . Va. side is OC Tn. Side is OC with permit only.

Tennessee Side

Tennessee

Summary
Tennessee is not a traditional open carry state. However, Tennessee is a shall-issue state that issues a carry permit that allows both open and concealed carry.


State Constitution Article I, Section 26

That the citizens of this State have a right to keep and to bear arms for their common defense; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime.

Minimum Age to OC No Statutory Limit

Preemption Complete State Preemption of All Firearm Laws except those ordinances that were in effect at the time preemption was passed.

NOTE: Almost all states allow local regulation of the discharge of firearms

Open Car Carry Firearms may be openly carried in cars only with a permit/license.