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Originally Posted by Jimellow
This is very interesting to me.. So I could basically get a holster and gun and wear it openly in PA, providing it was outside a prohibited area? The police wouldn't stop me, and even if they did, I'd be fine? Also, what areas are generally prohibited? Is the list long or brief?
If this is true, I am surprised that more people aren't doing it..
Also, is this a recent change, or has it been like this for awhile?
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As I understand it, because it is in the state constitution, open carry has been legal since it made its state constitution. Although it is a constitutional right, open carry isn't seen alot for two reasons....1) most people, like yourself, just aren't aware that they have that right and 2) in larger urban settings you're likely to be met with a few gawks, stares, and 911 'man with a gun' calls to the police because people either aren't aware it's legal or because they are 'alarmed' at the sight of someone other than a cop wearing a gun. When the 'man with a gun' calls happen, cops respond and you can be harrassed by the cops, even though its legal.
Places that are prohibited can be found
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Originally Posted by Jimellow
My bias is based heavily on my upbringing and the views/beliefs of my parents. The fact that a carry permit isn't even required in PA will blow my dad's mind when I tell him, as he has always seemed to assume that a permit was certainly required, and had very tight restrictions. He and I were both very misled in that we thought only those in law enforcement and related jobs could legally carry firearms.
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As many people are.
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Originally Posted by Jimellow
I generally tend to be very open to all views on a particular issue before entering it, and this is primarily why I don't debate/discuss the gun issue heavily with people. Being ignorant while attempting to intelligently discuss any topic is a trait I really dislike in people, and thus I tend to try quite hard to avoid doing it myself.
Again, many thanks for the replies. This thread has been very enlightening for me.
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Understood and you're welcome.