HB 195 filed: Open carry of handguns

[txinvestigator]

Yeah but if it passes, you'd have grounds to give them shit after the fact. But yeah when guns are involved, I expect I'll be doing exactly what the officer says and save the troublemaking for after the encounter.

You sir, are a smart man.

 

[London]

Someone's finally going balls to the wall with carry rights in Texas. That alone is a step in the right direction.

Now- how will this relate to the prohibition on carrying in a school zone without a license? Will the license be implied? I live literally directly behind a school so this is kinda something I don't wanna be hazy about.

 

[Vaquero]

I like this one.
My reps will hear from me.

 

[robertc1024]

Someone's finally going ball to the wall with carry rights in Texas. That alone is a step in the right direction.

Now- how will this relate to the prohibition on carrying in a school zone without a license? Will the license be implied? I live literally directly behind a school so this is kinda something I don't wanna be hazy about.

Sketchy in my mind. Federal laws.

 

[txinvestigator]

Sketchy in my mind. Federal laws.

I don't see it as sketchy. The Federal law requires licensing. A very good point to keep in mind.

 

[robertc1024]

I don't see it as sketchy. The Federal law requires licensing. A very good point to keep in mind.

Agreed - poorly worded - a "sketchy" situation.

 

[jordanmills]

You sir, are a smart man.

Wait till you see me stir up trouble, lol.

 

[breakingcontact]

https://twitter.com/RepStickland/status/531880007879380992

Apparently there is some controversy around this guy. We'll see how far this gets. Might need to be co-sponsored by a more senior GOP rep.

Mainline GOP fought against him pretty hard. He is a "Tea Partier" but apparently has flip flopped on some issues.

Anyone from this guy's district? Any input on him?

 

[robertc1024]

https://twitter.com/RepStickland/status/531880007879380992

Apparently there is some controversy around this guy. We'll see how far this gets. Might need to be co-sponsored by a more senior GOP rep.

Mainline GOP fought against him pretty hard. He is a "Tea Partier" but apparently has flip flopped on some issues.

Anyone from this guy's district? Any input on him?

Damn - buzz kill.

 

[breakingcontact]

Project Vote Smart - The Voter's Self Defense System

Here is Rep Stickland's vote history on gun bills.

 

[preyn2]

I like the bill. I have no idea whether the all-or-nothing approach will work.

This bill doesn't abolish the Concealed Handgun License program; it merely removes the requirement to possess a Concealed Handgun License while carrying a concealed handgun in Texas. As I read the bill, the program would still exist. If you have business near a school, if you want to have reciprocity during travel, and if you like the exemption from federal background check, I believe you'll still be able to maintain a Texas CHL.

As always, however, there's a good chance I'm completely wrong.

 

[txinvestigator]

I like the bill. I have no idea whether the all-or-nothing approach will work.

This bill doesn't abolish the Concealed Handgun License program; it merely removes the requirement to possess a Concealed Handgun License while carrying a concealed handgun in Texas. As I read the bill, the program would still exist. If you have business near a school, if you want to have reciprocity during travel, and if you like the exemption from federal background check, I believe you'll still be able to maintain a Texas CHL.

As always, however, there's a good chance I'm completely wrong.

I read it how you do.

 

[breakingcontact]

I just read 350 bills were filed today.

 

[itchin]

Constitutional carry is the way to go. Leave chl optional.

 

[preyn2]

Also, this bill would remove "illegal knife" and "club" from PC 46.02 Unlawful Carrying Weapon.

I see this as a good thing, as well. It would be silly for a person to be able to carry a firearm without a license while a baton remains illegal. Additionally, while I would rather run from a fight most of the time, being able to legally carry a less lethal weapon legally would be a good idea.

 

[Charlie]

I don't see it as sketchy. The Federal law requires licensing. A very good point to keep in mind.

What federal law is that? I'm unfamiliar with that.

 

[jordanmills]

What federal law is that? I'm unfamiliar with that.

The chain he was replying to refers to carrying in school zones. It's the "gun free school zone act" of whatever sellout year.

 

[Charlie]

It doesn't require "licensing". It prohibits. I think.

 

[Phoneguy]

I see a few CHL instructors already throwing a bit of a hissy fit over Constitutional Carry. I understand they are a small business and will lose out. But in the same thought process, why should someone need to be trained by a CHL instructor on the safe usage and laws of carrying a firearm?
Shouldn't a father be passing that along to his children? I know I did to my boys early on. My father did to me. It's just a natural thing to do. If I had daughters, I would have done the same.

 

[Younggun]

Where are you seeing that? I certainly haven't noticed it in this thread.