In some states, it's legal to open carry, but requires a permit for concealed carry. They view it as less of a risk if the police can see that you're carrying.
-- John -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Drsolly Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 10:31 AM To: Brian Loe Cc: funsec@linuxbox.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [funsec] Did the South Portland Maine police overreact or not? On Thu, 2 Nov 2006, Brian Loe wrote: > On 11/2/06, Drsolly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Yes, brandishing is along the lines of "showing in a > > > threateningly manor". Leaves an awful lot to interpretation.... > > > > If "threatening manner" is the criterion, then I'd say that anyone > > openly carrying a gun is showing it in a threatening manner. Isn't > > that the whole point of openly carrying? > > To you it might be threatening, but a reasonable adult wouldn't be > threatened at all. Considering every cop in the states carries openly > it is pretty common, I thought we were talking about citizens, not cops. > besides the fact that those aforementioned rational adults would > understand the difference between a gun in a holster and gun in your > face.... I would find it very threatening, and I would vote accordingly on a jury. The entire point of carrying a gun openly, is to show that you're armed. _______________________________________________ Fun and Misc security discussion for OT posts. https://linuxbox.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/funsec Note: funsec is a public and open mailing list. ==================================================== This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed. Any opinions or advice presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Millward Brown Group of Companies. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you should not copy, modify, distribute or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete this email from your system. Although this email has been checked for viruses and other defects, no responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage arising from its receipt or use. ==================================================== _______________________________________________ Fun and Misc security discussion for OT posts. https://linuxbox.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/funsec Note: funsec is a public and open mailing list.
