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Winchster wrote: I mean, there's no retention requirement for concealed, why make one for open?

Concealed is viewed a little differently since it cannot be seen. It is assumed that it cannot be taken away as easily as one that is in plain view. Many people have posted on here that they'd be a little concerned in a line at the local HEB and they'd have to be more alert than when carrying concealed. Humans can't be on guard every second so retention seems like a pretty smart idea and it'll seem even smarter should anyone try to yank your gun from your holster.

Again I don't know how I feel about it being mandatory, but I do think that if you want to carry openly you should take precautions.

If you're going to open carry then I do think you should use a retention holster of some type. Doesn't need to be a 3 step LE holster but you should at least have a snap.

Do I think it should be mandatory? I'm not really sure on that. Texas Legislature is able to regulate "the wearing of arms" so I suppose they'd be within their bounds by saying you need retention for OC.

If the amendment passes I won't complain. If it doesn't pass I still won't complain but I'll only OC with retention.