Q: Are active US military, reserve included, allowed to carry firearms when not in uniform?

[Zim Hosein]

The question came up in conversation today & I'm

 

[Kalvin00]

 

[Joemonkey]

isn't everyone allowed to carry firearms?

 

[QuitBanningMe]

 

[rudeguy]

varies from state to state IIRC.

 

[booger711]

Originally posted by: Joemonkey
isn't everyone allowed to carry firearms?

with a license or something, right?

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Joemonkey
isn't everyone allowed to carry firearms?

Speaking as as a civilian, I can't legally, w/ out a carry permit here in NY Joemonkey.

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: Joemonkey
isn't everyone allowed to carry firearms?

Speaking as as a civilian, I can't legally, w/ out a carry permit here in NY Joemonkey.

You should be able to pick up a license at any convenience store. They're really easy to get up there in NY....

 

[mugs]

I don't think so, but I believe it makes it easier to get a permit in the 11 or so states with restrictive concealed carry laws (NJ and NY included). In NJ you pretty much have no shot at a concealed carry permit unless you're a former cop or have a darn good reason to have one, not sure about military.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Originally posted by: mugs
I don't think so, but I believe it makes it easier to get a permit in the 11 or so states with restrictive concealed carry laws (NJ and NY included). In NJ you pretty much have no shot at a concealed carry permit unless you're a former cop or have a darn good reason to have one, not sure about military.

exactly...in NJ at least

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: mugs
I don't think so, but I believe it makes it easier to get a permit in the 11 or so states with restrictive concealed carry laws (NJ and NY included). In NJ you pretty much have no shot at a concealed carry permit unless you're a former cop or have a darn good reason to have one, not sure about military.

I don't get your NJ rules. Do you have a pass crime?

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: mugs
I don't think so, but I believe it makes it easier to get a permit in the 11 or so states with restrictive concealed carry laws (NJ and NY included). In NJ you pretty much have no shot at a concealed carry permit unless you're a former cop or have a darn good reason to have one, not sure about military.

I don't get your NJ rules. Do you have a pass crime?

MI was the same way until lately. Until now you had to be a cop, former cop or knew someone who was a cop to hav a CCW. Now they have to prove you are not worthy of having one.

 

[Rightwinger]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
The question came up in conversation today & I'm

Unless serving in an official capacity (READ: MARTIAL LAW), no.

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Still not sure I understand but:
No you can't carry just because you are in the military. You must have a permit for the state you are in.

 

[bradruth]

No, unless you're on official duty your lawfulness in carrying a firearm is the same as joe citizen.

 

[notfred]

Shouldn't anyone be able to carry a weapon if it's not concealed?

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: notfred
Shouldn't anyone be able to carry a weapon if it's not concealed?

Thats how it is here in Oregon.

YMMV

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: notfred
Shouldn't anyone be able to carry a weapon if it's not concealed?

Thats how it is here in Oregon.

YMMV

Really?

 

[CVSiN]

if you have the required state license yes.. you are just a private citizen when you leave the base.. you must comply with all local laws...

without license no...

 

[Heisenberg]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: notfred
Shouldn't anyone be able to carry a weapon if it's not concealed?

Thats how it is here in Oregon.

YMMV

Really?

Here in the midwest usually the state law allows you to carry openly, but most cities have laws that forbid (or at least restrict) it IIRC.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: notfred
Shouldn't anyone be able to carry a weapon if it's not concealed?

Thats how it is here in Oregon.

YMMV

Really?

Here in the midwest usually the state law allows you to carry openly, but most cities have laws that forbid (or at least restrict) it IIRC.

Carrying openly is a real good way to cause problems. Heck even concealed makes people nervous if they notice it (esp if hugging).

 

[jadinolf]

NO.