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Supporters, Opposition Voice Opinions On OK Open Carry Law

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There are limits to what type of gun you can openly carry. It cannot be larger than a ,45-caliber or longer than 16 inches. There are limits to what type of gun you can openly carry. It cannot be larger than a ,45-caliber or longer than 16 inches.
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Thursday was the first day 140,000 Oklahoma gun owners with permits could carry firearms openly in public. 

Supporters of the law say, allowing gun owners to openly carry their guns on their hip or in a visible holster deters violent crime.  Justin Chappell supports the law.

11/1/2012 Related Story: Controversial Open Carry Law Now In Effect in Oklahoma

"Sometimes help is farther away than you need it," he said. 

Kim Glover however says it sets a bad example for children.

"I think it's just gonna make issues worse than they are" she said.  "I'm totally uncomfortable with it."

11/1/2012 Related Story: Gun Owners Celebrate New Open Carry Law With Breakfast

There are limits to what type of gun you can openly carry. It cannot be larger than a ,45-caliber or longer than 16 inches.

10/31/2012 Related Story: OKC Police Answer Questions About State's New Open Carry Law

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