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Good luck finding a concealed-carry holster for itPersonally, a gun related legal event that would benefit me more would be the freedom to use a suppressor on any gun, anytime.
Of course cops open carry, I was talking about plain clothes detectives.
But a regular cop most likely would find himself in a situation where a 17 round Glock might be needed whereas a detective most likely would not. Same with the average citizen.
I was a plainclothes detective for the last five years of my career. I wore civies and had a GLOCK 17 openly carried on my hip. No one paid mind to the gun nor the badge on my belt. In fact, most people didn't even realize that I was armed at all.Of course cops open carry, I was talking about plain clothes detectives.
But a regular cop most likely would find himself in a situation where a 17 round Glock might be needed whereas a detective most likely would not. Same with the average citizen.
ExactlyTry not to fall for the “logic trap” the gun-control idiots setup.
The right to carry doesn’t rely on “how likely” you are to need it. It’s a RIGHT, and as the OP is pointing out, it’s currently being trampled on, especially in Florida.
If you are uncomfortable with strangers openly carrying, then adjust your behavior accordingly, but that’s not a valid basis to support denying other people’s RIGHTS.
Infringements are infringements. Whether written into unconstitutional “law” or whether enforced by unconstitutional LEO. All Citizens should find both situations repugnant.
Yep... detectives carry openly as well... at least the smart ones do. But I'm not sure how you can invariably go out the door thinking: "Well, I'm not going to find myself in a situation where I'll need a 17-round Glock, so... "Of course cops open carry, I was talking about plain clothes detectives.
But a regular cop most likely would find himself in a situation where a 17 round Glock might be needed whereas a detective most likely would not. Same with the average citizen.
The Gun Owners of America (GOA) from Florida has filed a lawsuit looking to have a 1893 law overturned that bans citizens from openly carrying a firearm.
GOA Florida Director Luis Valdez says the lawsuit is needed because the Republican lawmakers wont repeal it.
Valdez says the 1893-gun restriction law is unconstitutional. The law states, “it’s unlawful for any person to openly carry on or about his or her person any firearm or electric weapon or device.”
Florida is a pro-gun state. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed pro-gun legislation doing away with a state mandate that said residents 21 and up would need a permit to carry concealed firearms. The law is gone and so are the permits and the fees associated with it.
While Valdez acknowledges some things have moved forward with improving gun rights within the state, it’s not enough.
This year, the Florida GOA lobbied to repeal a 2018 bill that increased the age limit from 18 to 21 when purchasing a long rifle. Some Republicans supported the repeal, but the state GOP controlled Senate wouldn’t bring it up for discussion.
Those within the Governor DeSantis’ office have said he would get behind legislation to repeal the 1893-gun ban on open carry ban in that legislation, but state lawmakers haven’t brought it up.
Valdez has been critical of state GOP lawmakers. He accused Florida Republican Senate President Kathleen Passidomo of acting no different than state democrats on this issue.
Passidomo says she didn’t support open carry because law enforcement groups like the Florida Sheriffs Association wouldn’t back it.
“I think the timing on an open carry proposal may come up sooner rather than later,” said former Florida State Rep. Matt Caldwell. Caldwell was one of the few Republicans who voted against raising the age limit to purchase a rifle.
Caldwell says the state has moved in the right direction on addressing more pro second amendment legislations.
I do think unintentional brandishing should not be a crime. I doubt that has been pursued many times anyway.If open carry passes fine , i would not oppose it nor would i open carry . I do like it only because i will not have to keep making sure mine is concealed anymore .
I do think unintentional brandishing should not be a crime. I doubt that has been pursued many times anyway.
I was held at gun point by MDPD because I was riding my motorcycle and my shirt rode up while driving on the Palmetto expressway. Cop told me if I weren't a cop, he'd have arrested me for OC. Mind you, this is AFTER the "accidental exposure" bill was signed into law in 2011.I do think unintentional brandishing should not be a crime. I doubt that has been pursued many times anyway.
It isn't some random posting by some dude. It is my official declaration submitted to the court under penalty of perjury.Like I said, no problem but I don’t need your condescending response.
You do you and I’ll do me.
It’s not the end of the world either way for me.
“Near the bottom of page 8”
Does anybody actually click on and read 8 pages posted by some random dude on the internet?
And I won’t be altering my behavior, whatever that means.
Do you support people having the choice to open carry? Yes or no?Hey, you are right. I’ve seen the light. Good job.
BINGO.I do like it only because i will not have to keep making sure mine is concealed anymore .
And exactly...If open carry passes fine , i would not oppose it nor would i open carry .