Quote Originally Posted by Andre View Post
So is an exposed weapon a crime in some states?

Could you walk around like a cop with one on a belt?
It really varies from state to state and even then cities have local ordinances. In Texas it is a crime to open carry a handgun but not a rifle/shotgun. That being said even here you would be harassed by the police if you walked down the street even in a rural area with a rifle on your shoulder.