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denwego
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Posted: Wed Feb 21st, 2007 12:21 pm |
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Heading home yesterday afternoon, I stopped in at the Flatiron Mall in Broomfield to make a quick run into Dicks Sporting Goods and snag some ammo. Considering we're in the middle of a 50s/60s "heat wave" around the Boulder area, I was OCing my 1911A1 in a nice tooled leather holster to match being somewhat dressed up after TAing earlier in the afternoon; my point being that if anything, I was dressed more nicely than days when I've been OCing in far more crowded places without so much as an eye batted.
As I was milling around trying to find a salesman to go behind the counter and grab a few boxes, a manager came up to me and asked, "Do you have a permit for that thing?" while gesturing with his chin in a half-interested manner. I said yes, I did, but that you don't need a permit if a pistol isn't concealed. He nodded and apologized for bothering me, saying that someone had rushed up to him saying "someone upstairs is wandering around with a gun, clearly not shopping and probably casing the joint for later!" I asked him if he wanted me to cover up my pistol while I was up by the ammunition counter and said it was fine, that it was mostly for show so the guy could see he was "handling the situation."
After grabbing my ammo, I started back toward the escalator when (who I'm sure was) this guy came up to me and said, "you're lucky I went to the manager instead of calling 911... he might not know the law, but I do! And if you're carrying without a permit, you should be in jail." He then proceded to tell me how "my buddy tried to get a permit in San Jose for years and couldn't"... always nice when the Californians inform us backwards country folk how the law is everywhere in the country, eh? I told him that firearms law isn't uniform across the US, and "you don't need to drive 55mph on the highway in Texas because there's a sign in Los Angeles." I then tried explaining to him that we don't need permission in Colorado to carry openly, but he began repeating himself in a superior manner, so I simply walked off in mid sentence after a minute.
It's a shame some people just won't even bother to acknowledge that a law can be different in two places, let alone that you can not be a self-righteous jerk EVERYWHERE in America without breaking a law yourself! 
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Lthrnck
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Posted: Wed Feb 21st, 2007 01:30 pm |
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I think I would have told that person to call 911, so we could get this straightened out. This idiot needed a class in weapons laws. Maybe that person wouldn't be bothering any other law-abiding citizens in the future.
But I can understand why you walked away also. When your talking to a rock, the conversation gets a bit boring rather quickly.. <G>
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bayboy42
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Posted: Wed Feb 21st, 2007 02:07 pm |
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Great response denwego...."you don't need to drive 55mph on the highway in Texas because there's a sign in Los Angeles."
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Mike
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Posted: Wed Feb 21st, 2007 02:25 pm |
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denwego wrote: I then tried explaining to him that we don't need permission in Colorado to carry openly, but he began repeating himself in a superior manner, so I simply walked off in mid sentence after a minute.
Hey - maybe next time tell the guy to "Go check out OpenCarry.org - only 6 states ban open carry, and we ain't in one right now."
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Posted: Wed Feb 21st, 2007 02:27 pm |
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| We have our own version of that here in Vermont. They are called "M@#$%s" (people from Massachusetts). If you are within the law next time tell them "go ahead, call 911", then go about your business without further arguement..... Last edited on Wed Feb 21st, 2007 02:27 pm by vermonter
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Jersey Ron
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Posted: Wed Feb 21st, 2007 02:29 pm |
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| Nicely handled!!
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Posted: Sat Feb 24th, 2007 05:13 pm |
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If you have not already done so, please check with an attorney that is well versed in the laws concerning the carrying of weapons in Colorado.
From what I understand from reading the state and many of the city laws there is the possibility that you may still be sited or arrested for "Disturbing the Peace" or another of the Catch22 type laws on the books if some one feels threatened simply because you are carrying and calls 911.
I do not think it would be wise to tell them to call 911. It may be more prudent to carry a few cards that have the state law quoted on them to hand to any that wish to argue the point. More time than not it will defuse the situation and allow you to leave easily. Never can tell, it may educate them so they don't feel so threatened the next time.
I am however a little surprised that he even approached you, as that is not the norm, if he truly felt threatened, he would have avoided you.
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ProguninTN
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Posted: Mon Feb 26th, 2007 01:01 am |
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Isn't it annoying when people from anti states forget about state lines, and think their state laws apply everywhere.  
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Posted: Mon Feb 26th, 2007 06:37 pm |
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| Very well done, denwego. By the manager too!
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tattedupboy
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Posted: Tue Feb 27th, 2007 09:45 pm |
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Mike wrote: denwego wrote: I then tried explaining to him that we don't need permission in Colorado to carry openly, but he began repeating himself in a superior manner, so I simply walked off in mid sentence after a minute.
Hey - maybe next time tell the guy to "Go check out OpenCarry.org - only 6 states ban open carry, and we ain't in one right now."
I think it's misleading to say that only six states ban open carry. In PRHI, for instance, I believe that OC is legal with a permit is not illegal, but since Hawaii is a de facto no-issue state, that means there is a de facto ban on OC. Don't even get me started on PRMD, PRNJ (another de facto no issue state), PRMA, and PRRI, all of which are technically licensed OC states. I'd like to see how many of the people who are lucky enough to get licenses in those states ever carry openly. Even though the law doesn't distinguish between OC and CC in those states for those who have permits, as hoplophobic as these states are, it would not be prudent for people to wear their guns exposed in normal social situations like it would be in free states such as Virginia, Wyoming, or Arizona. Furthermore, since all these god awful people's republics are may issue, out of sight out of mind is the prevailing wisdom among gun owners and gun carriers. Even though I have never lived in any of these states (thank God for that ), I'd be willing to bet my paycheck that OC by permit holders in any of these states will almost certainly result in the loss of the permits.
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Posted: Wed Feb 28th, 2007 10:50 pm |
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1) I like the card idea. Before I became a cop I worked as a rent-a-cop in the Denver metro area. I had to get a Merchant Guard's license from Denver even though everthing was OC. That was probably because I was in a commercial endeavor.
2) Most cops don't know every law. Where can one find the wording and legal cites for such a card? I can make the cards.
3) P.S. There is a house bill HB07-1278 sponsored by Joel Judd, to allow cities of 100K+ to make the carrying of a loaded handgun in the passenger compartment illegal without a CCW permit.
4) Where can I find info on Denver being able to restrict firearms when nobody else can?
Send Judd and the Judiciary Committe some emails. joel.judd.house@state.co.us Dem
Chairman, Terrance Carroll terrance.carroll.house@state.co.us Dem. Vice-Chairman, Morgan Carroll (Female) Dem morgan.carroll.house@state.co.us Michael Cerbo, Dem, michail.cerbo.house@state.co.us ; Bob Gardner, Repub, michael.cerbo.house@state.co.us; Andrew Kerr, Dem, akerrhd26@earthlink.net ; Steve King, Repub, steve.king.house@state.co.us ; Claire Levy, Dem, claire.levy.house@state.co.us ; Rosemary Marshall, Dem, rosemary.marshall.house@state.co.us ; Ellen Roberts, Repub, ellen.roberts.house@state.co.us ; Debbie Stafford, Repub, debbie.stafford.house@state.co.us ; Amy Stephens, Repub, amy.stephens.house@state.co.us
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possumboy
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Posted: Wed Feb 28th, 2007 11:15 pm |
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outlander wrote: From what I understand from reading the state and many of the city laws there is the possibility that you may still be sited or arrested for "Disturbing the Peace" or another of the Catch22 type laws on the books if some one feels threatened simply because you are carrying and calls 911.
Has anyone ever been arrested or know someone that was for "Disturbing the Peace" will lawfully carrying? I hear this all the time but cannot find case law or people that it actually happened to.
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EagleFiveZero
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Posted: Fri Mar 2nd, 2007 04:00 am |
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I think you handled the situation with class and dignity under the circumstances. You did not act like a Jerk, and you were polite and respectful while stating your case. And you were accurate without being the slightest bit defensive.
"Go Ahead. Make My Day. Call 911 and Your State Legislator".
I have only had about 3 encounters with Antis, and if properly handled without raising the volume or blood pressure, often times your logic can overcome their emotional reaction to seeing a G-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-Gun.
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Posted: Sun Jan 20th, 2008 08:13 am |
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| Anyone open carried in the Durango area. Any problems?
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Posted: Sun Jan 20th, 2008 05:01 pm |
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Count wrote: Anyone open carried in the Durango area. Any problems?
I have open carried in Durango on numerous occasions. In fact, did so 3 weeks ago (not too many time that trip, as it was pretty cold, but a few times). I have never had a problem there, other than one store that was posted (can't remember the name). Never had the police called or even had it questioned by anyone other than a few curious people interested in the fact that I carried or was allowed to carry, but never any negative responses that I am aware of. Guess I have been lucky. Being a popular tourist spot, I always expect to encounter an anal retentive traveler that goes into a panic over the sight of my weapon (you know, one of those naive sorts that lives in their own little ignorant world and think all guns are locked up somewhere, except for the ones possessed by robbers, murders and terrorist).
Although I always carry and regularly carry openly where permitted, I never go out that I am not prepared for an encounter of this sort. Just as I believe one must pre-plan and practice for potential violent encounters, I feel one should do the same for encounters of this nature as well. Be prepared to clearly, calmly and accurately address someone that approaches you regarding your carry of a weapon, whether it be a LEO or a citizen.
Take care all and be safe,
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Posted: Sun Jan 20th, 2008 07:54 pm |
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| Thanks. Did you open carry in any restaurants, bars, or other public venues with a lot of people (such as your hotel)?
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Posted: Mon Jan 21st, 2008 02:39 pm |
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Count wrote: Thanks. Did you open carry in any restaurants, bars, or other public venues with a lot of people (such as your hotel)?
Yes. Several restaurants, stores and a couple of different hotels over the years. Although I have not been in any Bars q.v. (don't go to them), I have been in restaurants that have bars included.
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Posted: Mon Jan 21st, 2008 08:03 pm |
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| If my memory serves me right there's no prohibition against bars... you just cannot be impaired.....
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Posted: Mon Jan 21st, 2008 10:49 pm |
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Count wrote: If my memory serves me right there's no prohibition against bars... you just cannot be impaired.....
As far as I am aware, this is correct. I would point out that numerous places have local ordinances against unlicensed open carry in a bar, so be sure to check wherever you plan to carry. I have not found anything in the Durango City Code to that nature.
Take care all and be safe,
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Posted: Mon Jan 21st, 2008 10:54 pm |
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| Isn't state law uniform (except Denver) and the only thing municipalities can do is to prohibit in specific areas or buildings open carry by posting a sign at every entrance? I didn't think municipalities can do that, but if I go to a bar I will probably conceal (have a permit in Texas...and live in Texas....I know now Colorado only recognizes resident permits....).
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