oljames3 wrote:Whether or not it is a good idea for a CHL/LTC holder to inform business owners that their signs are unenforceable may soon be a moot point. Businesses, business organizations, and the media are increasingly getting the word out.oljames3 wrote:Our fellow Texans are not waiting for CHL holders to correct their signage or for LTC holders to show up openly carrying. The discussions are already happening.
Educating business owners on the correct signage is not necessary. They are already getting an earful.
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Even if they are getting the word out and an earful that still wont stop them from posting signs that are unenforceable. I don't even remember the last time I had to take my firearm off before entering a place of business. Nobody posts 30.06 signs and if they do they aren't noticeable. Same will hold true with the 30.07 signs.
Honestly, for those who have never open carried before it will be an adjustment (personally I support OC because I don't like having to sport extra clothes during the hot months just to conceal) But I have been open carrying in Oklahoma and Missouri for years as I visit family and friends and occasionally you have someone look twice but if you are kind, respectful, OUTGOING, and make conversation with people and don't make them feel threatened by your behavior they change their opinions very quickly.. The biggests issues ive EVER had while open carrying was
(1) I was sitting at dennys in Missouri with my old man and I was open carrying, a family came in, sat down, realized I was open carrying, apparently felt uncomfortable and told the staff, staff were not going to ask me to leave so the family did. Hey... its their right to be pansies just like it was my right to carry openly.
(2) I had a man (same place in Missouri) come up to me and say, hey man your gun is showing, that aint legal here. I informed him kindly that it was completely legal (I even cited the Bill number that had recently gone into effect) and that if he felt uncomfortable it was his right too, and that I would be leaving as soon as I picked out my new fishing lures ;)
Open carry is a great thing. As a LE Officer, an avid carrier, and law abiding citizen it doesn't bother me in the least to supply any other LE Officer with my license upon request. I wholeheartedly believe that Open carry, with the help of good and responsible carriers will help change some of the pathetic "political correctness" and "wimpyness" we see in this country today. It'll toughen up those pansies who think its a bad thing or a scary thing.