Can You Carry Concealed while Wearing a Mask

[Annihilator]

Good read on wearing masks and carry concealed

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Can You Carry Concealed While Wearing a Mask?

As states require people to wear masks in what is being promoted as an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, state officials are having to answer: How does this impact concealed carry?

www.americas1stfreedom.org

 

[Keystone19250]

It would be easy to say they can’t have it both ways but you know someone will try to make that happen. The Governor of Kentucky just ordered everyone in Kentucky to wear a mask at all times everywhere with first a warning and then fines against non-compliance.
It’s only the beginning.

 

[adam sr]

I have heard about these and have had others ask me about them. Good to know that all the state are ok with it.

 

[Bassbob]

Depends on the state. And even then I have a hard time believing anyone could be successfully prosecuted for wearing a covid mask while carrying.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Since all gun ranges, leo and others with a valid license to carry have to wear a mask, good luxk in court enforcing that crap

 

[Bassbob]

Since all gun ranges, leo and others with a valid license to carry have to wear a mask, good luxk in court enforcing that crap

My guess is it's only an issue in Illinois, California, NY and NJ. Maybe a few other places.

 

[Tactical-Reviews]

Depends on the state. In Wisconsin the law is, wearing a mask while committing a crime is another crime. The act of carrying a firearm for legal purposes is not a crime, therefore, wearing a mask is not a crime while carrying. You really need to tread very carefully in this area. Some states I hear have said wearing a mask while carrying will not be a crime so long as masks are required.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Now socially acceptable in banks!

 

[Keystone19250]

Depends on the state. And even then I have a hard time believing anyone could be successfully prosecuted for wearing a covid mask while carrying.

Agreed. When you have a state that allows concealed carry with or without a permit and then mandates a face mask for everyone for health reasons it would be FUBAR to try and prosecute.

 

[ghosttwofive]

The Attorney General here in Arkansas actually released a statement a few weeks ago there were so many people calling her office about it apparently. She said it is definitely NOT a crime in Arkansas to wear a make while lawfully carrying your weapon concealed. We're good to go here in AR as far as concealed carry.