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codenamepaul
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You have no CCW permit as you are against having to get one at all. You carry anyway because it is your belief (and I agree) that it is your right to do so with or without. You get caught with it by the law. What do you do? They have't taken it yet, but know you have it.
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Until the day comes that I am willing to give up EVERYTHING, life, liberty, family, and property, I am forced to live within the shackles provided by my oppressors. I may gripe and grumble, but unless I am willing to put it ALL on the line, I have not choice but to live by their inane, illogical, and destructive laws.
Some have already made the leap, they live in the shadowy world of the criminal, or have found santuary someplace remote, detaching themselves from society and preparing for the onslaught of the wrath of this government. I still choose to function in this society, and also reap what little benefits remain from it. So even though I philosopically agree that a CCW is not necessary, I would still go through the process to get one so that I may legally carry. Otherwise I have to be willing to give up everything at any moment.
-Wolf
In the 19th century, Michigan outlawed the carry of concealed weapons. The rational was that a person could use a concealed pistol in a fight and surprise his or her opponent. That is, a person had a right to know if the other person was armed before getting in a dispute.
I'd carry openly.
But for the 80% or so of the population that lives in incorporated areas (just a guess, but I bet it's close), open-carry is typically not an option. I suppose there are probably some "gun-friendly" towns around, but in my experience many cities have ordinances banning open carry.
And even if it is technically legal, do you really want to try open carry these days in an urban or suburban setting? As spaniel said, why advertise that you have a gun? Sure, it sounds tough, but do you really want every 14 year old street punk bugging you about your gun? Asking if he can hold it or touch it while his buddy tries to creep up behind you to sneak it out of your holster?
Not to mention, all the ignorant cops that don't know the gun laws from a hole in the ground. Do you want to deal with having the cops approach you every few weeks with gun drawn and barking at you to get on the ground? Then having to explain the open carry laws to him while in handcuffs?
How about having to remember to stash your gun in your vehicle everytime you enter a school, an airport, a post office, city hall, etc.?
-Wolf
You have no CCW permit as you are against having to get one at all. You carry anyway because it is your belief (and I agree) that it is your right to do so with or without. You get caught with it by the law. What do you do? They have't taken it yet, but know you have it.
My answer to your original question would be........nothing.
They caught me, they didn't take it, they know I have it.
What is there TO do?
Now if you are asking if I would "continue" to carry it,
the answer would be.....yes.
If they didn't take it the first time, and they know I have it, why not?
The cops haven't taken the gun. But they will and you will be charged, you are essentially now a felon. Getting caught will deprive you of all your rights, not just carrying a gun. Do you go for broke?
What are you.......a politician? [}:)]
Just funnin ya. [:D][:o)][:D]
Again, while I may not like the law, I try to follow the law unless that law violates some of my basic moral values. CCW isn't a basic moral value IMHO. My state/city has the right to impose no CCW rules without a license. I have the right to obey the law or move. In this case, if I don't like the law and CCW was that important to me, I'd move.
FWIW, it'll be an ice-cold day before I'd file for a CCWP. You're volunteering to register your firearms. But, at the same time, I'm a huge fan of CCWP because it keeps people guessing. However, I prefer open carry, as an armed society is a more polite society.
Changing the rules "after" the fact? [B)]
What are you.......a politician? [}:)]
Just funnin ya. [:D][:o)][:D]
I'm not a politician. I did see someone play one on TV tho'
No, just adding some clarity.
No.
Again, while I may not like the law, I try to follow the law unless that law violates some of my basic moral values. CCW isn't a basic moral value IMHO. My state/city has the right to impose no CCW rules without a license. I have the right to obey the law or move. In this case, if I don't like the law and CCW was that important to me, I'd move.
FWIW, it'll be an ice-cold day before I'd file for a CCWP. You're volunteering to register your firearms. But, at the same time, I'm a huge fan of CCWP because it keeps people guessing. However, I prefer open carry, as an armed society is a more polite society.
That's funny, MA does not have a registration requirement, just a license requirement. My NY CCW, however,has all the pistols I can legally carry right on the back. They are registered there.
Which is why I won't bother... especially when I can carry openly if I feel the need, which I normally don't.
Colorado's CCWP requires you register the concealed guns as well.
Colorado does NOT require registration of concealed guns.