Posted: 3/1/2005 10:39:27 PM EDT
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OK, there are two parts: 1) Is it alright to open carry, (nonconcealed), a pistol once you have obtained a CCW or from that point on do you have to conceal it by law? In CT this wasn't an issue because there was no open carry. Also, 2) This one is contingent on the first question's answer: I know that you have to have a pistol listed on the back of your CCW if you intend to carry it concealed, but what if you just bought a gun and want to carry it nonconcealed would that be lawful provided that you have the bluecard? Thanks in Advance, Nick |
Nick, Without having to go into a myriad of opinions and speculation, this thread will probably answer most of your questions. Rifle In The Car Hope this helps. Be Safe. Joe |
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Thanks Joe, I had read that thread a few times already actually, but read it again and I may be missing something, but still have questions regarding open carry in NV. I understand about the NLV and Boulder City ordinances and implications, but don't understand how a person is treated in "LV" if the said person has a CCW but decides to open-carry a pistol that he may have bought but did not get listed on his CCW yet. Say I owned a bar and wanted to take a large cash deposit ($100,000 in cash) into my bank and only had the unlisted gun available (just a meaningless example). Would it be legal as long as the weapon was fully exposed? Would I be breaking any law? Thanks, Nick |
There may be others who have a better understanding, but I see it like this:
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Thank You Very Much Guys! Sometimes things get a little confusing. As far as open carry without a CCW goes Olyarms, yes you can, HOWEVER like Southern Raider and GunMonkey wrote have the blue card at all times cause you may get 
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Hey guys, I'd like to add that Nevada is silent on open carry. That means there is no law that says you can, and no law that says you can't. A gun can be carried openly in Clark County, Nevada, as long as it is properly registered with the Sheriff (Blue Card) and it is easily discernable by ordinary observation. North Las Vegas, and Boulder City, have their own ordinances and they both prohibit open carry. If you are carrying in an outside the pant (belt or paddle) holster, and a jacket or other garment conceals the grip (even if the lower portion of the holster can be seen) it is considered concealed. If you do not have a CCW permit that is a Category C Felony. If you do have a permit it is a big no no, because concealed means concealed. Period. If you are carrying in an inside-the-waistband holster and the gun is tucked in your pants and the grip is "exposed" and the gun can be easily discernable by ordinary observation it is still considered open carry and you are good to go. Bottom line: If you have a concealed carry permit just carry concealed. Even though you can legally carry open, by concealing your gun you will avoid what can turn into a very embarrassing experience with a police officer. Be Safe. Joe |
Joe, I don't know about BC but in NLV it is legal to open carry. 2 years ago I contacted NLV Councilwoman Stephanie Smith (a friend of mine) and Sherri Buck, both posed the question to the city attorney and he said it is legal but "not a good idea"....I don't really care what the city attorney considers a "good idea" and open carry in NLV regularly, mostly to the bank. A good tip for those of you with CCW's is carry a gun you DON'T have listed on your CCW, that way if a LEO asks you why you are doing it tell him by law you cannot conceal it as it is not listed on your permit....they made the stupid law about listing specific guns on the permit, not us. I left my Glock 20 and my new HK USP 9mm off my CCW for this reason. |
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I understand the "exercise your rights" arguement for open carry, but from a tactical standpoint, I think you are giving away a major advantage by open carrying "just because". Situational awareness aside, if someone plans to violently rob or take over a location, and they know you have a gun because it's in plain view, since they saw it while casing the place, who do you think is the first person that will get shot? The only time I carry openly is when I'm in uniform. |
No truer words were ever spoken. Read and learn folks..... Thanks Jim. Be Safe. Joe |
How? If you can legally carry openly and concealed, I'd think the most they could do legally would be to tell you to cover up. |
I don't think Dorsai means literally in trouble, as in arrested, loss of permit, etc., but I think he means brought attention to. Sheeple will definitely raise the alarm, and an officer less in tune with the law might cite/arrest you for 'brandishing;' disturbing the peace, or (insert appropriate misdemeanor here). |
Good points. This could certainly happen. |