Did you notice that a month went by with permitless carry allowed in Texas?

[candcallen]

Well, we know what one member here thinks of CC

Oh boy Oklahoma putting constitutional carry into law

Only thing left is the governor signing it which has already been said to be almost for sure deal. Don’t really think I’m a fan of it!

www.texasguntalk.com

I thought he was banned anyways.

 

[Axxe55]

I thought he was banned anyways.

Only a temporary one, again! Another one of those members that likes to make racist implied comments.

 

[Sikgun]

I haven't seen any reports of the carnage in the streets if Texas allowed one to legally carry a gun without asking for permission. During debate on the bill in legislature it was all dome and gloom by the anti-constitution carry Dems. So far not much seems to have happened which is a good thing. And nothing about any problems in other states that went permitless carry before Texas.

One comment I heard before Gov Abbott signed the bill is that most who wanted to carry were already doing so under the CHL/LTC law. As mentioned elsewhere on this forum people find out real quick how much a pain in the ass (hips, shoulders, back, leg) carrying any gun on a regular basis can become. If you have carried for awhile I bet you have a box with all the failed belts, holsters accessories that didn't work for you while trying to carry a gun all the time. And you tried different types of guns. I started with small frame revolvers and later switched to large frame semi-autos and when they came out back down to small frame semi-autos.

Carnage? naa maybe in Austin but they were doomed anyways. as for the box, its full of pants that don't fit me anymore damn whataburger

 

[Glenn B]

Did you notice that a month went by with permitless carry allowed in Texas?

No. Fact is I while I have read a small bit about it, I have not paid much attention to permit free carry in TX - that since I have a LTC. I see nothing wrong with a license not being a requirement, as a matter of fact I see that as virtually everything being right. I'll have to read up more on the law, to see if I want to go that way or renew, before my current license is due for renewal.

 

[DoubleDuty]

Same claims were spouted when concealed carry occurred in 1995. Nothing happened.

Same claims were spouted when open carry occurred in 2016. Nothing happened.

Same claims were spouted when Constitutional carry occurred in 2021. Nothing happened.

See a trend here?

Yep law abiding people and guns are not the problem and never have been.

 

[General Zod]

A whole month has gone by? I hadn't noticed - I've been waaaay too busy with all the shootouts I've gotten into. Running low on ammo now...

 

[Axxe55]

A whole month has gone by? I hadn't noticed - I've been waaaay too busy with all the shootouts I've gotten into. Running low on ammo now...

Quit with keeping all them shoot-outs in your neck of the woods! I can't even get a decent one started here!

And yes to the question you sent me in the PM.

 

[IXLR8]

You know, I wish it was a little colder here. Although I could, and am licensed to carry a hidden handgun, I wish that shorts were not my only choice.
Those jackets in colder climes make it so much simpler….

 

[easy rider]

Same claims were spouted when concealed carry occurred in 1995. Nothing happened.

Same claims were spouted when open carry occurred in 2016. Nothing happened.

Same claims were spouted when Constitutional carry occurred in 2021. Nothing happened.

See a trend here?

Yeah, if this keeps up, Texas is going to lose it's reputation as the 'wild west'.

 

[easy rider]

Did you notice that a month went by with permitless carry allowed in Texas?

No. Fact is I while I have read a small bit about it, I have not paid much attention to permit free carry in TX - that since I have a LTC. I see nothing wrong with a license not being a requirement, as a matter of fact I see that as virtually everything being right. I'll have to read up more on the law, to see if I want to go that way or renew, before my current license is due for renewal.

Although I just renewed a few months back, I decided to continue with an LTC for the convenience.

 

[Glenn B]

Although I just renewed a few months back, I decided to continue with an LTC for the convenience.

Do you mran the convenience of no NICS checks when buying from a dealer? If not, what else makes the LTC more convenient?

 

[majormadmax]

Do you mran the convenience of no NICS checks when buying from a dealer? If not, what else makes the LTC more convenient?

For one, licensed carry may not be prohibited in locations where unlicensed carry is...

Secondly, carrying in many states with reciprocity requires a license from your home state.

In case of being stopped by authorities for minor infractions such as traffic violations, the possession of a LTC may have a positive impact on the circumstances. I firmly believe law enforcement will treat those with licenses more leniently than unlicensed individuals.

Lastly, there is the benefit of having had a background investigation by the state when it comes to private firearm sales...

 

[Grumps21]

Yeah, if this keeps up, Texas is going to lose it's reputation as the 'wild west'.

I hosted a coworker of mine from Italy a few years back. He was in town for business related activities, and after work one day, I took him to an Astros game. At the time, my windshield was pretty pocked up with rock chips; a couple were perfectly round. He asked if they were from bullets. I got a good laugh out of that...

 

[Glenn B]

For one, licensed carry may not be prohibited in locations where unlicensed carry is...

Secondly, carrying in many states with reciprocity requires a license from your home state...

Thanks, that all makes sense to me.

 

[rotor]

I haven’t seen blood but I saw my first open carry at Walmart.

 

[Double Naught Spy]

I haven't seen any reports of the carnage in the streets if Texas allowed one to legally carry a gun without asking for permission. During debate on the bill in legislature it was all dome and gloom by the anti-constitution carry Dems. So far not much seems to have happened which is a good thing. And nothing about any problems in other states that went permitless carry before Texas.

One comment I heard before Gov Abbott signed the bill is that most who wanted to carry were already doing so under the CHL/LTC law. As mentioned elsewhere on this forum people find out real quick how much a pain in the ass (hips, shoulders, back, leg) carrying any gun on a regular basis can become. If you have carried for awhile I bet you have a box with all the failed belts, holsters accessories that didn't work for you while trying to carry a gun all the time. And you tried different types of guns. I started with small frame revolvers and later switched to large frame semi-autos and when they came out back down to small frame semi-autos.

No gloom and doom just like there was non when the CHL came into play. Also, no change in crime rates either. It is pretty much a non-event to all parties involved, at least on a practical level. Crimes are going to happen, regardless.

 

[Axxe55]

I haven’t seen blood but I saw my first open carry at Walmart.

Well, it was WalMart!

 

[easy rider]

Do you mran the convenience of no NICS checks when buying from a dealer? If not, what else makes the LTC more convenient?

Signs and NICS.

 

[Crossroads]

I've been going around asking open carry and heavy printing cc if they have a LTC. If they say no I ask them if they've done their in store pop yet. I tell them they have to do it wild west pimp style and mag dump.

 

[oldag]

Been dodging gunfights in the streets every time I go out.