Quote:First off, the proposal to open carry at the convention was actually a poll done by a Soros funded group that started a petition on Change.org. It wasn't a serious proposal made by anyone inside the GOP.


There are all sorts of stipulations for open carry laws that vary from state to state. It's up to each state to determine how they restrict the laws. Gun free zones are strictly off limits in Ohio. I understand the logic behind the laws as a deterrent, but I think it's debatable if that is actually the case. I've seen the videos where open carry activists do so in order to get a reaction from law enforcement and others, and I find it as ridiculous as those who post videos taunting the police. For me personally, if Florida ever went open carry, or I was visiting a state where it was permitted, I'd still go the concealed route 100% of the time.


I'm not a fan of open carry laws because, as a concealed permit holder, I prefer the anonymity of not broadcasting when I'm carrying, mainly because of the concerns it causes for others to see a gun on the hip of someone not in law enforcement. I think it had the potential to make you a target.

 

 

<p style="font-size:12px;background-color:rgb(247,247,247);">It doesnt matter to me if it was done by George Soros or George Costanza. The irony here is that many at this convention have the 2nd amendment as a platform, and the NRA is a huge supporter, But, point being, too many times Ive heard ..well if there was a good guy present with a gun, the bad guy wouldnt have tried anything,or his damage would be less. Ive heard Trump say more than once, including someone packing in a bar wouldve reduced the carnage at Pulse. But now when the shoe is on their foot. legal or not...or with a petition,amendment,etc made to pack at the convention..these proponents of pack square n fair have reservations of allowing it. 

<p style="font-size:12px;background-color:rgb(247,247,247);">Its insane to allow it, and I'll agree that open carry is not a good idea. It asks for trouble in cases like Cleveland where there are some unsavory characters protesting. 

<p style="font-size:12px;background-color:rgb(247,247,247);">I guess what Im trying to say is, so many on the stage tout the right to bear arms,etc...but its a faux pas to do it in their presence. The law is the law, but obviously addendums have to be put in place, like sure you can pack...but not in social gatherings??  

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