It is not a crime to openly carry an antique firearm.

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if loaded
• D. Only in a certain area

Answer: (B)

Open carry is controlled by state and local laws, and antiques aren’t automatically free from those rules. Even though federal law may exempt antique firearms from certain regulations, states can impose their own restrictions on carrying them in public. In many places, openly carrying an antique firearm in public can violate laws about carrying weapons, trespass in restricted areas, or rules specific to public safety, making it a crime in those jurisdictions. So the statement isn’t universally true, which is why choosing that it is not a crime is not correct.

The key idea is that legality of openly carrying an antique firearm depends on where you are and what local laws say; there isn’t a blanket permit that applies everywhere.