We started hijacking another thread on this, so I thought I would start one. This is something I have gotten conflicting information on. I know Dog_Party has stated that:
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Open carry is allowed on most National Parkland (restricted in certain areas during certain times of year), but concealed carry is currently under discussion. 48 states have concealed-carry permits and Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne is now making the decision whether or not to honor those permits on National Parkland.
I am not arguing, because I want this to be true. However, I do not want any law-enforrcement surprises. The job that I have requires background checks. It's a REALLY good job and I'd hate to lose it over something so stupid. I'll try to contact some rangers and law personnel tomorrow to verify. However, here is an excerpt from
http://www.ncrpa.org/ccwfaq.htm (The NC Rifle and Pistol Association)
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In North Carolina there is no State law specifically prohibiting the open carry of firearms. Under the theory that if it isn't specifically prohibited it's not illegal, open carry is possible. There are some glaring exceptions to this. They are:
Private property owners and businesses can post "no guns."
Firearms are strictly prohibited on state-owned property, except rest areas and state lands where hunting is permitted.
Local governments can (and do) enact prohibitions against "display of firearms" in cities and/or specific areas within cities or counties, which means they can't be visible. Under this statute there is absolutely no requirement for the city or county to post notice of the display ban.
Local governments can (and do) enact firearms bans on local government property and in parks and recreational areas.
Any federally-owned property or federally-regulated property like banks and Post Offices is of course a prohibited area.
Much of the Outer Banks is "National Seashore," and firearms are prohibited in those areas.
So in theory that leaves everywhere else in the state - except for one more thing. There is a common-law offense in NC called "going armed to the terror of the people." Basically what this means is that if someone sees you carrying a firearm and calls the police to report "person with a gun," you can be charged with this offense. It's not often used in rural areas, but has been used in populated areas. If you are an out-of-state visitor who is not here lawfully hunting or engaged in some overt firearms-related event such as a competition, it will be hard to talk your way out of it.
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Note the bold sections. This is what gives me pause on this. Again, I will consult some experts and get some information tomorrow, but I have found that sometimes even the people who enforce the laws don't know what the laws are, so any information is appreciated.
Thanks,
Rescu2000
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