OC opponents, your opinions are respectfully noted from other threads.
Is that a subtle attempt to say, "stay the *&%$ out of this thread?"
I don't think I recall any actual opponents though; at least not here. Maybe some that don't feel it's a big deal and won't be driving to Austin to march and carry banners and signs, like me, but no one that opposes it. I'd actually like to see it happen if done right, but I think it'll take some time and massaging. We'll see once and if it gets sponsored and introduced.
Unlicensed open carry doesn't have anything to do with concealed carry.
Concealed carry will still be licensed only, therefore as proposed, a person can legally carry open without a license but cannot legally carry concealed. Not sure that will fly and get support or if it'll be modified for now. Allowing open carry for CHL holders makes a logical first step but would require more laws to be changed in regard to concealed carry.
I think that for the most part is the same in most states.
Hell I'm just hoping that the new administration doesn't attempt to legislate away our right to carry AT ALL. I'll hang on to my CHL for now but who knows what'll happen. Apparently there's already work being done to reinstate some sort of AWB that is worse than anything we've ever seen.
Hell I'm just hoping that the new administration doesn't attempt to legislate away our right to carry AT ALL. I'll hang on to my CHL for now but who knows what'll happen. Apparently there's already work being done to reinstate some sort of AWB that is worse than anything we've ever seen.
Actually, that is best even if unlicensed OC goes through. You'll still need the CHL for reciprocity purposes, and especially for CC occasions.
IMO there's a time and a place for both open and concealed and Texas needs to get with the times and allow both, IMO.
Got a response in the mail today from my representative who I emailed about OC:
Dear Mr. XXXXX
Thank you for your recent correspondence regarding sponsoring legislation that would allow the open carry of handguns.
I agree with you and look forward to discussing this issue when the 81st Legislature convenes in January.
Very truly yours,
Brian McCall
I went to the opencarry web site that is posting money raised for the cause. They mention the "overflow" from the DFW radio blitz. I'm in the DFW area and I have my radio on 12 hours a day. I can't say that I heard a single radio spot. Did any one else?
I think so many of our 2A brothers have become exactly what we've fought against for so long: Knee-jerkers. Somehow they immediately worry that we want only open carry. Of course that's not true. We just want the Option.
Just curious, what does Concealed Carry on Campus as an organization think of OC? Is there an official position from the group? or are you offering your own opinions while sporting an CCC avatar?