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by Carry4Life
Sun Mar 06, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Is the verbal communication of having a gun illegal?
Replies: 15
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Re: Is the verbal communication of having a gun illegal?

Good points. So in effect, stating "I have a gun" to try and de-escalate, actually escalates the situation further to a point where I actually become the illegal instigator of an altercation. Very informative. Thanks!
by Carry4Life
Sun Mar 06, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Is the verbal communication of having a gun illegal?
Replies: 15
Views: 2542

Is the verbal communication of having a gun illegal?

I'm new to both carrying and CHL, and will have my CHL within I hope a few days since the site says it is finished.

Does anyone know if it is illegal to tell someone who is threatening you that you have a gun?

People threaten other people with words all the time.

Even if you have a CHL, it didn't seem illegal to wear a T-Shirt saying that you are a CHL holder. What would be the difference in trying to de-escalate a situation without having to pull your sidearm and just telling them you have a gun?

It seemed only illegal to show the physical gun, either by "printing" or making it obviously visible.

Just because I SAY I have a gun, doesn't mean I do. Just because I may HAVE a gun, doesn't mean I HAVE to show it.

Thoughts? Legal issues?

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