OC at the movie theatre

[Caleb]

It's not called a "concealed carry permit". Indiana doesn't issue those. We have a "License to Carry a Handgun", or LTCH.

People complain when we're pedantic about terminology (like using "clip" when they should have said "magazine"), but here is precisely the reason why we insist on the correct terms for things. This incorrect terminology has resulted in confusion for a new gun owner. There IS a difference between a CCW and an LTCH.

You will find that law enforcement will somtimes not know the laws that they are to enforce. Other times they will but preffer that you do not.

I concur with these statements

 

[littletommy]

 

[marcum man]

You can do both open and concealed with the CCHP. It is not only limited to concealed. Indianas' law is set to where you can carry either way.

In Indiana there is no such thing as a cchp, its an LTCH meaning you can carry how you see fit.

 

[Kw1P]

Very nice!
This security guard knows the law and this place doesn't have silly "no gun" rules.

Even if they have a no gun rule that doesn't trump your LTCH but they can refuse to serve you. But bringing a gun in there wouldn't be illegal. But I have a feeling some law enforcement might not know that.

 

[gregkl]

Even if they have a no gun rule that doesn't trump your LTCH but they can refuse to serve you. But bringing a gun in there wouldn't be illegal. But I have a feeling some law enforcement might not know that.

It may not trump the permit, but if they post a sticker at the entrance prohibiting guns, you must comply or they can call the police and have you removed. It is private property and they can ask you to "check your guns at the door" so to speak, just like in the wild west days. (at least this is how it worked in Virginia). Please correct me if this is not the case in Indiana. I could not find anything in the FAQ's section.

 

[Hoosierdood]

It may not trump the permit, but if they post a sticker at the entrance prohibiting guns, you must comply or they can call the police and have you removed. It is private property and they can ask you to "check your guns at the door" so to speak, just like in the wild west days. (at least this is how it worked in Virginia). Please correct me if this is not the case in Indiana. I could not find anything in the FAQ's section.

They can hand out prophylactics at the door and ask you to wear it on your ear. Doesn't mean you have to comply. There is no law in Indiana that you must check your firearm at the door. There is no law that says that a little sticker can deny entrance.

If you enter a private business and they do not want your firearm there they may ask you to leave. If you refuse to leave after being asked, they can call the police and charge you with trespassing. However, NOBODY has the right to take your gun from you.

 

[Kw1P]

They can hand out prophylactics at the door and ask you to wear it on your ear. Doesn't mean you have to comply. There is no law in Indiana that you must check your firearm at the door. There is no law that says that a little sticker can deny entrance.

If you enter a private business and they do not want your firearm there they may ask you to leave. If you refuse to leave after being asked, they can call the police and charge you with trespassing. However, NOBODY has the right to take your gun from you.

exactly.

 

[gregkl]

They can hand out prophylactics at the door and ask you to wear it on your ear. Doesn't mean you have to comply. There is no law in Indiana that you must check your firearm at the door. There is no law that says that a little sticker can deny entrance.

If you enter a private business and they do not want your firearm there they may ask you to leave. If you refuse to leave after being asked, they can call the police and charge you with trespassing. However, NOBODY has the right to take your gun from you.

I understand. I put the check your gun at the door in "" to indicate a quotation, not a requirement. I meant that they can deny entrance which is why I also added, "so to speak". Sorry I was not more clear. What you said above was my intent.

 

[Jimmy0315]

I find it very entertaining to just stick my gun in the belt of my pants and walk around walmart at 3am. Some of the looks just crack me up.

 

[KG1]

I find it very entertaining to just stick my gun in the belt of my pants and walk around walmart at 3am. Some of the looks just crack me up.

Not sure what this has to do with the OP. I also don't think this is a popular way to carry or a reason why most responsible firearm owners do carry but whatever.

 

[Goodcat]

I find it very entertaining to just stick my gun in the belt of my pants and walk around walmart at 3am. Some of the looks just crack me up.

lol wait WAT. Are you wearing sweat pants while you do it? I'm all for OC, but I'm picturing you dressing at 3am like a male hooker at Walmart with a .50ae tucked in his pants sloppily and I'm fearing gun owners everywhere...

 

[NDguido]

I smell a troll in the thread. Not sure why.....just a feeling.

Edit: May have rushed to judgement.

 

[DadOfFour]

Had a slight problem in Shelbyville one time. I was OCing my Springfield XDM, manager came up to me, asked if I was a cop, I told her no. She asked if I was allowed to "carry that" told her that I had an IN LTCH so yes I was. She kinda acted pissy said something about, "that's a stupid law" and then walked away. My 5 year old asked me, "Why was she upset about your gun Daddy, everyone should have one!" I was SO proud of her lol.

 

[marcum man]

have one!" I was SO proud of her lol.

thats awesome.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

how do you guys open carry??? I just applied for my conceal carry permit.... but I thought it must be concealed?

reading FAQ settle down... I just took the conceal carry permit for what it is called... I just assumed you must conceal it.

THIS^^^ is EXACTLY why I always correct people when they call it a CCW in Indiana. You know what ASSuming does... I do not say it to be mean, a grammar nazi, or try to be superior in any way. It is entirely selfish. My reasoning is that the more people that think it MUST be concealed the more OCers like myself get hassled unnecessarily.

for setting the record straight guys!

 

[Somemedic]

I find it very entertaining to just stick my gun in the belt of my pants and walk around walmart at 3am. Some of the looks just crack me up.

You realize this sort of thing doesn't help the cause. Tell us you're kidding. If not, stop doing this. Its why CSM's give us a hard time when we go to buy cheap ammo or whatever and the cops hassle us.

 

[jbrooks19]

We should get like 40 of us together and all go to the theater OC'ing and see if they say anything, hahahah


That would be funny!

 

[mtgasten]

thats awesome.

careful...next thing you know she'll be taking it from him! darn 5 yr olds

 

[DadOfFour]

careful...next thing you know she'll be taking it from him! darn 5 yr olds

She's a vicious one I tell you! I have to duct tape my guns into my holsters so she doesn't grab them and go on a shooting spree.....She doesn't turn 6 till November so I've got a few more months of being scared

 

[marcum man]

careful...next thing you know she'll be taking it from him! darn 5 yr olds

Dang 5 year olds.

I'm sensing a future OC'er here.