Open Carry questions

[alfred1222]

Hello,
So im 18 but i legally own a handgun through an interfamily transfer. can i unloaded open carry that handgun?

[emptybottle151]

Open carry a rifle, It looks cooler

[drkphibr]

Is it worth it

I'm sure others will chime in...but here's my .02

If you legally own it, yes, you can open carry (assuming you know and follow all the things you can and can't do with regards to OC in CA).

Is it worth it? That's a personal issue that many will debate. If you look 18, you will most likely be stopped and e-checked CONSTANTLY. Actually, if you OC, you'll be stopped and e-checked guaranteed. How frequently is another issue. Understanding your legal rights and exercising those rights, but not wanting to get into that conversation, it will come down to how much interaction with the LE community you're looking for. You will draw attention and if you look under 21, I'm confident the LEO will take things further down an ID path than what you've seen on YouTube (not carrying an ID is not illegal nor is it required by law. There is no law requiring you to present one upon request either). As long as you realize you'll be subjecting yourself to each LEO's interpretation and understanding of the law and how they each want to conduct the stop/check/other (the "other" part is what concerns me and being under 21 or looking under 21 may just open the door for some interesting and life long memories), you're good.

Know your rights, exercise your rights. Just remember not everyone is on the same page with regards to either of those statements.

I can easily see this going down some interesting paths (again, depending on LEO interaction), especially confiscation of the weapon until you prove you can legally own it considering your age.

Only one way to find out I guess...