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The way I see it they are just attempting to close a loophole that many people are exploiting to benefit from reduced fees and "class time" by obtaining an out of state, non-resident CHL. I would prefer that Texas legislators focus on enacting gun laws similar to those in AZ and other states that are less imposing, but also find it reasonable that they are attempting to close a "loophole". I reside in Texas therefore I feel I should abide by the laws of Texas and not just look to exploit loopholes.

In all reality, whether you agree with this bill or not, the only people to blame are those blatantly advertising the benefits of exploiting the current loophole. Weekly I hear, read or see some sort of advertisement to induce people into getting a Utah non-resident CHL as opposed to to a Texas CHL.

I am considering getting a Utah non-resident CHL solely for the reason that I have family in WA state, and unfortunately, WA does not offer reciprocity for a Texas CHL but they do for Utah's. I would prefer to be able to carry there, when visiting. But that would be in addition to my TX CHL. I do find it odd that WA does not recognize the TX CHL when their CHL requirements are virtually nothing compared to ours, but I guess that reciprocity is more of a political issue than it is a common-sense thing.

I can certainly understand the stance that residents should fight any legislation that may further restrict our 2nd Amendment rights, I just believe that there are much more important issues for me to focus on than this bill.