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RCP wrote:Y'all know theres a state where this is actually being done right? Mississipi has what they call an "enhanced endorsement" on their permits which allows holders to carry in the majority of prohibited places.

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jbarn wrote:

jmra wrote:

dac1842 wrote:I have thought this to myself for a long time. After seeing posts like this and others that seem like the folks that post them are after police type authority because they have a CHL, There are times I am more concerned about a CHL holder than I am a bad guy...
After being on this board for 6-7 years, I would think twice about pulling my weapon in a public place unless I personally was in danger.
I remind folks, the CHL laws were written to allow us to carry for personal protection.

I have no desire to be a cop but the CHL law clearly was also written to include defending a third party.

The use of force laws have always allowed defense of a third person, and have nothing to do, really, with the CHL laws. The use of force laws are the same for CHL holders and those who do not hold one. Same for cops, too. (LEOs do have a section on escapees, etc.)

The CHL laws simply allow you to carry, and do not address the purpose.

dac1842 wrote:I have thought this to myself for a long time. After seeing posts like this and others that seem like the folks that post them are after police type authority because they have a CHL, There are times I am more concerned about a CHL holder than I am a bad guy...
After being on this board for 6-7 years, I would think twice about pulling my weapon in a public place unless I personally was in danger.
I remind folks, the CHL laws were written to allow us to carry for personal protection.

JALLEN wrote:

WildBill wrote:

mojo84 wrote:I like the idea of being part of the sheriff's posse. I just can't get ours to deputize me.

I would like for a chl to be able to carry the same place as leos. Not really interested in additional authority associated with it though. Too much potential liability.

I don't know if it's like in the old westerns where the sheriff can have you raise your right hand and throw you a tin shield.

Ahhh, the posse comitatus!

The ECHL to me sounds like a solution for which there is no known problem, like swine flu vaccine or something.

tomtexan wrote:

MoJo wrote:In all seriousness, Texas already has an "Enhanced CHL" It's called TECLOSE certification. If you want to be a cop, go to The Police Academy, and be a cop.

There it is!

mojo84 wrote:I like the idea of being part of the sheriff's posse. I just can't get ours to deputize me.

I would like for a chl to be able to carry the same place as leos. Not really interested in additional authority associated with it though. Too much potential liability.

rp_photo wrote:

mojo84 wrote:Are you talking like ECHL grants "batman" powers?

No, and I'm not sure where you're getting that from.

Armed school security volunteers are good example of where ECHL could be applicable. The extra training and screening required could be part of the ECHL approval process:

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