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jimlongley wrote:
I can envision lots of MWAG calls, including ones manufactured just for the circumstance.

That seems to be the typical reason given in the videos where people open carrying are stopped. I'm sure there are calls from time to time but it seems that is always the reason given and that seems odd. I find it hard to believe that people would dial 911 over a holstered firearm especially when most people don't even have the attention span to notice whats on your hip. It bothers me slightly that we even have to consider an amendment to keep police from harassing those who're doing what is legally permissible never-mind doing it in a gun friendly state like ours.

jmra wrote:

Ruark wrote:Assuming the amendment stands, what legal remedy do you have if a cop DOES stop you and demands your CHL/ID with no probable cause? I would probably cooperate just to avoid a mess, but afterwards, are there any steps that could be taken?

If I were inclined to OC (I doubt I will), I would carry a recording device along with a copy of the legislation.

Comply, record and complain afterwards (if necessary) sounds like a good policy.

AJSully421 wrote:

v7a wrote:

thechl wrote:Isn't the implication of Acevedo's rant that he fully intends for his officers to stop and check any/all open carriers to ensure they have a CHL? Sounds like harassment to me.

So while I didn't feel the need for Dutton's amendment when it was proposed, Acevedo has convinced me of its worth!

That thought struck me earlier too. His rant is proof of why the amendment was needed. Austin PD was apparently planning on stopping and questioning anyone open carrying in Austin.

And, undoubtedly, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Probably El Paso, maybe Fort Worth and Arlington too.

Now they will have to make up some junk to be able to question an OCer. Enough complaints and it will stop.

So they don't get their population exemption therefore they try to bully open carriers so much that open carry dies in those cities? I can see the complaints piling up.

Pawpaw wrote:We now have it on record that OCT killed the chances for unlicensed open carry!

I can't wait to watch OCT try to wriggle out from under the dark shadow they've cast over themselves.

"We'll be running down the street with our guns and it will be ok". Does he mean like this?

His next campaign slogan should be "Parliamentary Inquiry"

Man he slammed that gavel down! This is getting good.

I like the knife amendment so far.

Let me carry my KA-bar! I'd rather OC that than a handgun on most occasions.

Roger Howard wrote:

Callaway wrote:

treadlightly wrote:Liability insurance for toting a gun? The gun IS my insurance!

Someone send this to Rep. Phillips!

Oh god.

Kids will die if you don't vote to mandate retention devices.

Better have one of them "leather thumbreakers".

Please don't break my thumbs, Texas!

mojo84 wrote:Notice how Nevarez threw out a slight "threat" that how the members vote on this will effect their scorecard with the chambers of commerce.

I doubt they cared for that "reminder".