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Governor Elect Greg Abbott is clearly, strongly in the pro RKBA camp. I think he may become the best Governor ever. A sample of his views, actions, proposals:

*****In a November 2013 speech, Abbott proposed licensed OC.
http://www.texastribune.org/2013/11/26/ ... pen-carry/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

*****From Greg Abbott's website;
Greg Abbott believes the right to keep and bear arms was settled in 1791 when the 2nd Amendment was adopted to the U.S. Constitution. On behalf of 31 states, Attorney General Abbott championed a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision (District of Columbia v. Heller) that struck down a handgun ban and protected an individual’s right to bear arms.

Greg Abbott continues to protect 2nd Amendment rights by preparing to challenge potential federal laws that limit gun rights. He was also one of the first Attorneys General in America to challenge the Obama Administration’s efforts to use the United Nations to regulate guns in the United States.

As an avid hunter and member of the Texas State Rifle Association and National Rifle Association, Greg Abbott will continue to fight any federal government overreach that aims to disrupt the 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding Texans.

*****From the Daily Texan, http://www.dailytexanonline.com/person/greg-abbott" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
In December 2013, Abbott created a “We the People” petition, proposing legislation that would allow Concealed Handgun Licensing (CHL) holders to, at a minimum, openly carry holstered weapons, as well as allow concealed weapons on college campuses.

*****Greg Abbott open carry support statement, http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/ ... 873367.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
“If open carry is good enough for Massachusetts, it's good enough for the state of Texas,” Abbott said. “If an open carry bill is passed by the House and Senate and arrives at my desk I will sign it into law.”

*****In response to a 'yes' or 'no' interview question in January 2013: "Do you support Open Carry?", Attorney General Abbott replied 'yes'. In the same interview he made it clear Chicago style gun control laws don't work. http://mattsdowling.com/attorney-genera ... alks-guns/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

*****From gregabbott.com
Recommendations
1. The Texas Government should not pass any ban of any particular type of firearm.
2. The Texas Government should not be allowed to establish a state gun ownership registry.
3. Instant background checks should be conducted only to prevent individuals who are currently prohibited by law from possessing a firearm, such as convicted felons and individuals who have been adjudicated to be mentally ill, from purchasing firearms from commercial dealers.
4. The ability of citizens to engage in otherwise lawful private sales of their firearms should not be restricted.
5. Texas should allow citizens to obtain concealed-carry permits with no requirement of demonstrating to government officials “good cause” or overly expensive training.
6. A concealed-carry permit granted by any state should be given full faith and credit by Texas.
7. Texas should accept firearms purchased in another state by its Citizens as they are able to purchase other products regardless of the state of their residence.
8. The Texas Legislature, the Governor, and the Texas Attorney General should not consent to U.S. ratification of the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty by any and all means.

*****News release from the Attorney General's website, dated February 2008:
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court Monday defending Americans’ constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Writing on behalf of 31 states, Attorney General Abbott urged the Supreme Court to uphold a federal appeals court decision striking down Washington D.C.’s handgun ban. In District of Columbia v. Heller, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit struck down the District’s handgun ban as unconstitutional.