Not so long ago I was out with a friend, we were in a public place when I noticed he was carrying a holstered handgun on his side, no coat or anything covering the gun. I informed him that he forgot to take off his gun. His reply was that you don'tt need a permit to carry open.
Either he just doesn't understand the law, is reading to deep into the meaning or I misunderstand the law. (By the way this is in Pa.)
Am I correct in the understanding of the law is that you need the Conceal Carry Permit to carry period. It is law that a CCP is needed unless you are going to the range, hunting, transporting to an FFL dealer or returning home after percase of a firearm.
Any help in clearing up the understanding of this will be much appricated. Thank in advance.