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Walter45Auto
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Posted: Tue May 29th, 2007 12:06 am |
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| Is it legal in that city? If so, Is open Carry commonly practised in Parkersburg? For example, if I oc in the Mall or Wal-Mart there, is someone gonna get scared and scream "GUN!" and call the police on me? I ask because I have family in Cutler, OH, right across the river. And we spend a fair amount of time in Parkersburg when I'm up there. I'm getting a Nonresident license to cover concealed carry in Ohio (Either Utah, or Florida. I haven't decided which yet.).
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badmonkey
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Posted: Tue May 29th, 2007 04:39 am |
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IANAL but as far as I know it is legal in Parkersburg. Open carry is really not that common in WV though so there is a chance of being hassled in one way or another, if you don't want this, don't carry is my advice. I'm not trying to steer you away from open carry, just being realistic. Everytime I carry I know there is a chance of being hassled but I am prepared to deal with it, simply because it is not common in WV.
But if you want to stand up for your rights and are willing to deal with the crap you may face, knowing you are legal then by all means go for it!
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badmonkey
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Posted: Tue May 29th, 2007 04:40 am |
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Just curious, are you Walter45Auto from GlockTalk?
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Walter45Auto
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Posted: Thu Jun 7th, 2007 07:30 pm |
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| Yes I am that Walter45Auto. I'd rather not stir up something in a state I don't live in if I can avoid it. But I don't want to be left defenseless, either... Makes It a tough choice. If WV would just honor my TX license, I wouldn't have that problem. LOL. YOu have any other advice on this?? How does Law Enforcement around there react to Open Carry? Last edited on Thu Jun 7th, 2007 07:30 pm by Walter45Auto
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Agent6-3/8
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Posted: Fri Jun 8th, 2007 03:08 am |
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Walter, a new CCW bill just recently took effect here in WV. (today actually) The Attorney General is working with the WVCDL to establish reciprocity with as many states as possible. Lord willing, in the not too distant future you'll be able to CCW here in WV. We'll keep you posted.
http://www.WVCDL.org
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badmonkey
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Posted: Fri Jun 8th, 2007 03:02 pm |
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I've never had a LEO encounter while open carrying but then again I've only seen one while I was. I've heard mixed messages on it from them. Some newer cops say they would write someone open carrying for brandishing (which they can't legally do), and most older ones know it is legal. If you do choose to open carry, know your rights, know the laws, and be prepared to assert them in an intelligent way. I wish OC were more common in WV but it just isn't. I'm working on that though, but I can only do so much myself! Just remember that you are legal if you choose to OC (insert standard IANAL disclaimer here).
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badmonkey
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Posted: Fri Jun 8th, 2007 03:02 pm |
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Agent6-3/8 wrote: Walter, a new CCW bill just recently took effect here in WV. (today actually) The Attorney General is working with the WVCDL to establish reciprocity with as many states as possible. Lord willing, in the not too distant future you'll be able to CCW here in WV. We'll keep you posted.
http://www.WVCDL.org
What he said, too.
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Mike
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Posted: Fri Jun 8th, 2007 03:34 pm |
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| All the more reason to OC - besides, as a non-resident, and not being able to obtain a CHP for WV, you have the WV Const. right to carry openly. Case cite omitted for now.
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Walter45Auto
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Posted: Fri Jun 8th, 2007 07:11 pm |
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Agent6-3/8 wrote: Walter, a new CCW bill just recently took effect here in WV. (today actually) The Attorney General is working with the WVCDL to establish reciprocity with as many states as possible. Lord willing, in the not too distant future you'll be able to CCW here in WV. We'll keep you posted.
http://www.WVCDL.org
I do appreciate it, gentlemen. That will definitely be a good thing. In a place where OC ain't that common, I'd rather keep it concealed if I legally can. Especially if I ain't a resident of that state. Open Carry here in Texas ain't even allowed (Unless of course you're hunting or on your own property.). I can get a nonresident license to cover me while in Ohio (And I intend to), but WV won't let you do that. I wonder why West Virginia only has reciprocity with KY and VA. And that's WHY I asked about opencarry. Thanks again, folks.
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demonslaer
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Posted: Mon Sep 10th, 2007 01:47 am |
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| I live in parkersburg and yes you can oc here. not alot of pepole do it. i have carried mine in lowes before. no one said a word.
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Walter45Auto
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Posted: Mon Sep 10th, 2007 05:02 am |
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| Appreciate it, demonslaer. Have you OC'd in the Walmart and the mall, too?
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demonslaer
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Posted: Mon Sep 10th, 2007 10:41 am |
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| yes in walmart .dont go to mall been there 2 times in 15 yrs.
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340mopar
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Posted: Thu Jul 17th, 2008 08:35 pm |
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| any word on Cottageville ?
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Samuel Adams
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Posted: Fri Jul 18th, 2008 03:57 am |
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| How about any news on Wheeling. I grew up across the river from that fine city.
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