‘Open Carry’ Laws Pit States Against One Another

A battle is brewing between states as gun rights and open carry laws are considered by lawmakers.

Oklahoma is the latest state to consider a measure allowing open carry within state boundaries, illness while in California lawmakers are considering a bill to ban open carry in the state. In Louisiana state lawmakers are debating a bill allowing congregants with concealed weapons permits to carry guns into churches and temples.

The Oklahoma measure would allow Oklahoma residents with concealed-carry licenses to carry their guns openly. The bill has passed both the Oklahoma House and Senate and now awaits action from Governor Brad Henry.

If enacted into law, the bill would give the estimated 97,000 Oklahoma residents with a concealed carry permit the right to carry firearms openly.-[source]