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rtschl wrote:

parabelum wrote:There's bigger fish to fry. I'd leave this one alone. Just my opinion.

I agree with "holster or pocket" but how about waiting a session or two. A lot of political capital was used to get OC passed and I don't think there is any desire to touch anything related to OC by the legislature. IMHO there are several other issues that need attention first - like reducing/eliminating off limit areas...

Are they mutually exclusive? Would a "holster or pocket" amendment would diminish the prospects of more important legislation being passed? If so, by all means forget it for this session.

I thought the holster requirement was for gun safety and keep someone from carrying gangster style.

No, as I understand it, the purpose was to ensure that it's not carried openly in the hand, which is certainly understandable.

I agree that the best thing to do would be to strike the words "shoulder or belt" every time and just make it so that it says "Must be carried in a holster".

As far as modifying the language, I would suggest going a little further and changing it to "Must be carried in a holster or pocket." Now that does NOT necessarily mean a "pocket holster." That would include just sticking the gun into your pocket. Remember, this is referring to open carry, not concealed carry. You can already carry concealed in your pocket, as long as it's concealed. The "holster" language only applies to open carry. When I stick my gun in my pocket, the grip is slightly exposed, so it's considered to be carried openly. I'm becoming motivated to contact somebody and try to get that amendment on the list.

I would like to see an amendment to modify the "holster" requirement for open carry, to include carrying the gun in a pocket. This could be a pants pocket or maybe a purse's side pocket. My 9mms (SIG and Walther) fit perfectly and snugly in the front pockets of my jeans and work pants, with the grip just partially exposed. It'd be a real luxury to be able to just stick it in my pocket with having to hassle with a holster, belt clips and loops, etc. etc.

Anybody?