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Oceanside, CA Police Officer stops open-carry, freedom to record advocate and... actually acts like a civilized human being. Not enough to convince me that we aren't living in a police state, but I think it's worth giving this cop some credit. He allows the open-carry, he almost encourages this guy's right to record the interaction. I'm concerned that guys like this might be making all the rest look good!
Note: It is legal in the state of California to open-carry a firearm as long as it is not loaded.

We talk about National Open Carry Day and some of the acts of civil disobedience around the country. Is open carry to extreme, you decide? Activist's break bad laws to bring attention to them with peaceful open carry protests including a soldier going on a military base open carrying and an activist open carrying in a bar.

Gun owners hope to win the right to carry concealed weapons
In an unusual twist, optimism among California gun enthusiasts stems from recent legislation banning them from openly carrying even unloaded handguns.

Sacramento, CA — Governor Jerry Brown signed AB144 by state Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, D-Pasadena Monday morning. The bill will make it a misdemeanor to carry an exposed and unloaded handgun in public or in vehicles. Violators could face up to a year in prison or a potential fine of $1,000 when the law takes effect Jan 1.

Open carry is legal in WI. However, the police have other ideas.

"Greg Gunta, a lawyer for the city of Brookfield, says police will continue to respond in force to people with guns. And if it’s a legal open carry, then it’s the cost of doing business."

Packing Heat? You Can Show it in Philadelphia

A police officer spots a citizen on a crowded city street with a handgun proudly strapped to his hip. The officer draws his own gun, and asks the gentleman to kindly get on the ground (using slightly stronger language.) The man insists that he has the right to carry his gun openly. Who’s right?

Open carry legal in Philadelphia with concealed carry permit
Man suing city for civil rights violations after being detained for openly carrying
Laws vary by state; know before you strap on

An East Palo Alto police detective is taking heat in online forums for allegedly posting comments from his Facebook account that advocate shooting Open Carry gun advocates. "Should've pulled the AR out and prone them all out! And if one of them makes a furtive movement ... 2 weeks off!!!"

We Talk to Diana Williams who is leading the charge against this awful bill. We also get more information about the expanded carry bill being proposed in Georgia.

Open carry activism at it's best! This is how it's done by both sides.