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Originally Posted by ODA 226
I strongly disagree with my fellow QP's that open carry in a state that does not expressly PROHIBIT it, such as NC, will automatically result in an arrest. Open carry in and of itself is NOT a crime and does not automatically warrant a "Terry Stop". (See Terry v. Ohio).
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NC has an arcane legal system, and as stated, the open carry is legal till someone complains that it bothers them. Then, it is an arrestable offense as "Going Armed to the Terror of the Public". In the old days, it was less of a problem, but with all of the new citizens from north of the Mason-Dixon line, any sight of a gun is reason for panic and freaking out, necessitating a call to the LE. Peregrino and kgoerz can tell you, we got hassled in a restaurant in Southern Pines for bringing in a Blue Gun M-4 for a product discussion in a private meeting room.
If you think that is crazy, look at the NC automatic weapons laws.
IMHO, in NC, the CCW system is too easy to use to justify OC and the risks that accompany it. you might win, or you might not. You alone know your tolerance for arrest and litigation.
TR
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