terrafirma
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I'm a resident of Dover, NH who open carries everywhere except the University of New Hampshire campus where I am a student. Tonight, 25OCT2008 at approximately 7:45pm I rode my bicycle to downtown Dover to buy a beverage. After making my purchase, I left the convenience store and was approached by two Dover officers. One officer bid me good evening and asked if I was a "Freestater." I applied no however I knew what he was talking about. We exchanged words, the officer mostly asking why I choose to open carry. I finished the conversation by asking why they approached me in the first place. I was concerned that someone had called the police about my open carrying. Turns out I passed them on my bicycle on my way to the convenience store and they were checking me out.
At no time did the officers try to detain me, remove my weapon, or ask for identification. They were polite and professional. They also informed me that if I am stopped by other police officers it is because they are not informed of the legality of open carry.
Shortly after the encounter I called Porcupine 411 and gave my account.
I'm a resident of Dover, NH who open carries everywhere except the University of New Hampshire campus where I am a student. Tonight, 25OCT2008 at approximately 7:45pm I rode my bicycle to downtown Dover to buy a beverage. After making my purchase, I left the convenience store and was approached by two Dover officers. One officer bid me good evening and asked if I was a "Freestater." I applied no however I knew what he was talking about. We exchanged words, the officer mostly asking why I choose to open carry. I finished the conversation by asking why they approached me in the first place. I was concerned that someone had called the police about my open carrying. Turns out I passed them on my bicycle on my way to the convenience store and they were checking me out.
At no time did the officers try to detain me, remove my weapon, or ask for identification. They were polite and professional. They also informed me that if I am stopped by other police officers it is because they are not informed of the legality of open carry.
Shortly after the encounter I called Porcupine 411 and gave my account.