In the 'States, you have the right to bear arms. That is a literal statement. You have the right to walk down the street with a firearm in plain view. You get into trouble when you conceal it (unless licensed in a state that does such shenanigans).
Mount that smoke-wagon longways across the bars and ride on, bother... ride on (at least until you get pulled over and cavity searched).
I love the bill of rights!