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E.Marquez wrote:

RPBrown wrote:Although open carry of a long gun is not illegal, you can be cited or arrested for disturbing the peace if someone makes the "man with a gun" call or so I've been told by a LEO buddy of mine (pro 2A). Especially if more than one person calls in frantically.

Sad situation that has been pushed into play quietly over the last couple of decades in attempts to do away with our 2A rights the anti's will go to any length to do so.

It hasn't helped that these idiots go around trying to gain attention and this attitude will, as stated above, keep us from getting OC.

As you describe it above. Your LEO friend would be taking liberty's in what the law says to effect a charge I believe.
"(8) displays a firearm or other deadly weapon in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm;"

If it can be observed and articulated the open carry was done in a manner calculated to alarm TPC 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT, might very well be used.

Some will say.. having a long gun outside of locked case, safe or the house is clearly displaying it in a manner calculated to alarm.. simple because they perceive the mere sight of a weapon scary, and think you should to..so you "displaying it" must be done to alarm..
Most reasonable people would not think that way... I hope.
What the responding LEO does is not going to be known until they get there and evaluate the whole situation I'd guess.