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[SonofWWIIDI]

I would record him to cover my *** and tell him to call whatever authorities he wants to. If he attacks me I have evidence and if he makes some bs up, I have evidence. I'd go on my business and have someone else keep recording in case he tries something stupid.

[IvanJ]

If I knew I was in the right and that there were indeed no restrictions, I would have told the guy that we need to go talk to the park rangers about his concerns and I would have headed directly to the park rangers.
That would cause 1 of 2 things to happen.
He would disengage by not following me or he would follow me to the park rangers and it would have been settled.

Also, whenever anyone walks up to you aggressively, start video recoding with your phone and drop it in your front shirt pocket so that the lens is facing the person.
That completely removes the "I'm being recorded" factor that obviously holding the phone and pointing it at them creates and they will usually act as if they were not being recorded.

This is exactly what I would have done...

[blubullett]

Honestly, you were open carrying an AK. Really dude? You wanted to get a reaction from somebody. Don't cry when you trigger a snowflake if you are trying to trigger a snowflake.

[wethankallVeterans]

I'm a little old for abs but perhaps lats and traps would have off put him.

OP you ask a valid question- we all have notions of 'what we would have done' but when real life shows up the adrenaline surges, the right guard fails and the mind races. Good on you for de-escalating- but at what price?

There you are in the MOFN out with your lady enjoying Gods creations and the heritage of the old west, which includes self protection. Suddenly some ficktard decides to admit he would be a liability in a threatening situation, meaning just great you can't rely on him. While I'm not one to run to mommy for back up, the video suggestions are spot on. And inviting him to engage the rangers calls his bluff.

Open carry is not inherently aggressive...except to those who could use a little edeumacation.

[Hooligan]

Lots of people giving you there 'I never would', and they wouldn't. I've not been in that situation, but would probably would have tried to walk away. I'm not sure about putting the gun in the car, what if dude went back to car to steal it? Never know, dude was crazy enough to approach in the first place.

[John Browning]

I have not been accosted (I don't look too friendly) but I'd ask them WHILE FILMING THEM this:

1. If I'm so dangerous, why are you comfortable enough to confront me while I'm armed and you aren't?
2. I'd like to go about my day, so see you later.
3. If you don't let me go about my day and otherwise threaten or continue to confront me, I'm going to have to start wondering if you are a threat. If you are a threat, that might not end well for you. So please go away so we can all have a nice time. Not going away raises my concerns of who you are and what you want.

Proceed to go about your legal business. IF YOU DON'T WANT CALIFORNIA TRANSPLANTS, REGULAR PLANTS, AND RETARDED PLANTS, DON'T EVER GIVE IN TO THEIR FEELS. CARRY ON, DO WHAT IS LEGAL, AND MAKE THEM NEVER WANT TO LEAVE THE BAY AREA AGAIN.

FREAKIN' OPEN CARRY ON!

[johnthomas]

Was it state land or federal? You say rangers, was it a preserve? There are certain parks even in Nevada that you cannot carry. Verify your location and look at the local ordinances.

The Basics of Open Carry in Nevada
Open carry is the practice of wearing a holstered handgun on one's body, usually the hip or leg, unconcealed by clothing (see photo, top), or more rarely, carrying a long-gun such as a rifle or shotgun (generally slung). Nevada has no laws prohibiting open carry and without a law criminalizing something, it is legal to do that thing (NRS 193.120). Know your rights during a police encounter.

No permit is required to openly carry a firearm. Anyone 18 and older who can legally possess a firearm may openly carry virtually anywhere in the state. Minors are not permitted to carry firearms openly outside of very narrow activities (NRS 202.300).

Very few individuals or tourists care about open carry, the skeptical regarding it as a harmless curiosity. It's practically a non-issue. Police officers and dispatchers have been trained that an open carrier minding his or her own business is not a threat or breaking the law. Don't let the fear of public perception or what an ill-informed instructor or friend said deter you from your right to self-defense. Unfortunately, some firearm and concealed carry instructors have been known to lie about the nature and legality of open carry.

[TRICKSTER]

I open carry a long gun because I can.

I hide it in my car when someone confronts me about it because I'm afraid that someone will accuse me of brandishing.

[AregularGuy]

1. You get the idea.
2. Sarcasm is lost on you.

[colossians323]

The Basics of Open Carry in Nevada
Open carry is the practice of wearing a holstered handgun on one's body, usually the hip or leg, unconcealed by clothing (see photo, top), or more rarely, carrying a long-gun such as a rifle or shotgun (generally slung). Nevada has no laws prohibiting open carry and without a law criminalizing something, it is legal to do that thing (NRS 193.120). Know your rights during a police encounter.

No permit is required to openly carry a firearm. Anyone 18 and older who can legally possess a firearm may openly carry virtually anywhere in the state. Minors are not permitted to carry firearms openly outside of very narrow activities (NRS 202.300).

Very few individuals or tourists care about open carry, the skeptical regarding it as a harmless curiosity. It's practically a non-issue. Police officers and dispatchers have been trained that an open carrier minding his or her own business is not a threat or breaking the law. Don't let the fear of public perception or what an ill-informed instructor or friend said deter you from your right to self-defense. Unfortunately, some firearm and concealed carry instructors have been known to lie about the nature and legality of open carry.

this, and remember you can't have a round chambered in a rifle while oc, but you can have a loaded mag in said rifle

[God Bless America]

So, what? Still have no problem with it, and the park is still pretty much out in the boonies based on his description of the area.

So he asked for attention, got it, and now he's acting like a victim.

Just as useless, pointless, and counterproductive as the UOC crap that happened in CA.

OP is a perfect example of "tourist carry." How many native Nevadans walk around in parks with AKs? I bet none. I bet when they do see it, they recognize the tourist from CA.

[God Bless America]

I have not been accosted (I don't look too friendly) but I'd ask them WHILE FILMING THEM this:

1. If I'm so dangerous, why are you comfortable enough to confront me while I'm armed and you aren't?
2. I'd like to go about my day, so see you later.
3. If you don't let me go about my day and otherwise threaten or continue to confront me, I'm going to have to start wondering if you are a threat. If you are a threat, that might not end well for you. So please go away so we can all have a nice time. Not going away raises my concerns of who you are and what you want.

Proceed to go about your legal business. IF YOU DON'T WANT CALIFORNIA TRANSPLANTS, REGULAR PLANTS, AND RETARDED PLANTS, DON'T EVER GIVE IN TO THEIR FEELS. CARRY ON, DO WHAT IS LEGAL, AND MAKE THEM NEVER WANT TO LEAVE THE BAY AREA AGAIN.

FREAKIN' OPEN CARRY ON!

You do know that OP is from the East Bay, right?

[John Browning]

Can't see his location.

I did see two people OCing in the Sportsman's Warehouse in Carson City yesterday while buying primers. Husband and wife with a stroller, two other kids and some FN 509s with big old mags.

They looked as nice as can be and that is good PR for 2A.

[Mp5marley]

you did the right thing! owning and excercising 2A is a huge burden... we always have to deescalate.. pick and choose our battles..

[TRICKSTER]

Deescalating is walking away and not engaging in an argument.

Hiding your rifle in your car when confronted about carrying it is not deescalating, in fact, it makes you look like you believe that you are guilty of something.