Interesting, in my 38 years as a ham and the 5 different clubs I have been a member, carrying firearms has never come up. I can see that being an issue in city parks, state parks and county or city buildings. Here in New Mexico open carry is allowed. Packing for field day I carry a truck load of tools, gear, radios, camp stoves, grills and food, never figured on carrying firearms. Guess if I carried anything it would be a defense shotgun in the truck. Interesting thing about New Mexico, if you are out in the country, most people just figure you are carrying a firearm and treat you with that level of respect. Only in the large cities do you run across the low-lifes that you need to worry about. de KA5SIW