OCer's in Erie

[JayZ]

Hoping to find fellow OCers in Erie. What Experiences have you had OCing in the city? Any problems? Any areas to stay away from? I Just found out OCing is legal, and lost my LTCF a few years ago, I just reapplied 1/21/2010 so will find out in about 10 days according to Sheriff Amendola.

[Lazydog]

When you say lost you mean physically lost it or it was revoked?

[JayZ]

It was revoked, I was at a Wal-Mart, and my firearm was concealed, I bent over to get a case of spring water and it became exposed. Someone freaked and called Millcreek Police. The stopped me and harassed me for about 45mins. I was called into the sheriff’s office and railed for an hour, about how they were going to take my LCTF, if I had anymore incidents. I got into an argument with my neighbor about a month later and 3 days after that, a letter ordering me to surrender my LCTF, or face consequences. It was supposed to be a one year suspension. When I reapplied about a year later I was rejected, and another rejection about 1 1/2 years after that. Quoting the incident at Wal-Mart for the reason for rejection.

[MJFletcher]

(01-24-2010 06:55 PM)JayZ Wrote:  It was revoked, I was at a Wal-Mart, and my firearm was concealed, I bent over to get a case of spring water and it became exposed. Someone freaked and called Millcreek Police. The stopped me and harassed me for about 45mins. I was called into the sheriff’s office and railed for an hour, about how they were going to take my LCTF, if I had anymore incidents. I got into an argument with my neighbor about a month later and 3 days after that, a letter ordering me to surrender my LCTF, or face consequences. It was supposed to be a one year suspension. When I reapplied about a year later I was rejected, and another rejection about 1 1/2 years after that. Quoting the incident at Wal-Mart for the reason for rejection.

Sounds like a case of an illegal denial to me. OC is not grounds to revoke or deny an LTCF. I'd reapply and if they denied for that again appeal it.

Several members here have personal experience dealing with this kind of thing and I'm sure they'll be more than happy to offer advice and guidance.

[JayZ]

I did not know about open carry at the time. I only heard rumors, then was turned on to this site by a fellow gun owner. I have full intentions on fighting for my rights. I am contacting a lawer, as a preemptive strike, should I need to take such action.

ANYONE willing to give me advice I would appreciate it!!!