I am not steamed at you. I figured out midway through last year that Terry Holcomb's approach would be the winner for better or worse.
Speaking of forceful debates we spoke at length on what to attempt. My only fear remains that real rights expansion might stall going forward sans real change in Austin.
I only really get irritated when we go about converting rights to privileges.
Have you seen the proposal I think from NC of an advanced level carry license that has absolutely no restrictions? It involves more training and qualifications.
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- Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:32 am
- Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
- Topic: OCT Pro-Gun or Pro-Gun Control?
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- Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:57 am
- Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
- Topic: OCT Pro-Gun or Pro-Gun Control?
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Re: OCT Pro-Gun or Pro-Gun Control?
Oh I forgot this.
"After having established a 20-year record of law-abiding and responsible behavior, Texas CHLs have earned this personal protection option that 43 states currently allow."
Really? We have earned our permitted, purchased, permission slip of our "right" to be extended.
"After having established a 20-year record of law-abiding and responsible behavior, Texas CHLs have earned this personal protection option that 43 states currently allow."
Really? We have earned our permitted, purchased, permission slip of our "right" to be extended.
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:39 am
- Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
- Topic: OCT Pro-Gun or Pro-Gun Control?
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Re: OCT Pro-Gun or Pro-Gun Control?
I don't have a problem with Charles I never have had one. While the analysis of the posted article is generally correct I find factual issue with The notion that the TSRA has done even the majority of the leg work on this issue. Yes, I am well aware that between Charles and Alice they have personal long standing relationships with the majority of the long standing legislators.
That being said I am a TSRA member and was previously a NRA member. Up until late last year it seemed that the TSRA, how was it put, open carry is not a priority. Campus carry was always the goal of this session and as one of the original campus coordinators for Students for Concealed Carry on Campus it is something I care deeply about especially due to the fact my mother is a professor.
I find it a bitter pill receiving an email this afternoon with a news flash that Texas house passed NRA backed open carry. What does that mean? As I said Charles you do a great job and I respect your honesty and commitment. It however seems the larger organization attempts to hitch itself to any winning horse and throws losing ones under the bus.
My former representative went out there last week and kept every promise he made fighting to get Constitutional Carry at least voted on so we as Texans know where our representatives stand. He was thwarted by the house leadership through actions so egregious that at one point a extremely liberal democrat came to his defense Friday.
It is my viewpoint that the grassroots activists and small organizations are doing more to advance gun rights and overall freedom in this state than either the TSRA or NRA and its a damn shame that I could even feel that way even if my outlook is slightly flawed. At the Republican State Convention I did not see any professional lobbyists, for gun rights, during the week when platform was really being fought over and decided. It was literally the individuals who make up Texas Firearms Freedom, Texas Carry, OCT, and even yes the hated OCTC as delegates fighting for language to extend our rights. We made changes not only to platform but also extensive changes to the makeup of the SREC. While you can clearly still argue quite legitimately that the legislator pays no attention to the party or platform. I assure you this will change in the next four years.
The people that have been pushing political change inside of the Republican party are winning and the Republican lawmakers that all the organizations have to fight with to do what is right will not be in office much longer. I know things along those lines of have been stated before but I assure you it will be true.
The mere fact my representation was not even present in the capitol on Friday during the important vote speaks volumes on his commitment to the cause.
Disclaimer: I am a former active member of OCTC. I was at the time of the 2014 state convention. I am a current regional co-coordinator for OCT. I hold a Texas CHL. I am a member of the TSRA If you missed that above. I am even a member of the Texas State Militia. I am a Constitutional Conservative who is involved in multiple causes beyond guns. I also have four legislators personal cell numbers in my phone and another three chiefs of staff. I have been known from time to time go for a walk with a rifle or shotgun.
That being said I am a TSRA member and was previously a NRA member. Up until late last year it seemed that the TSRA, how was it put, open carry is not a priority. Campus carry was always the goal of this session and as one of the original campus coordinators for Students for Concealed Carry on Campus it is something I care deeply about especially due to the fact my mother is a professor.
I find it a bitter pill receiving an email this afternoon with a news flash that Texas house passed NRA backed open carry. What does that mean? As I said Charles you do a great job and I respect your honesty and commitment. It however seems the larger organization attempts to hitch itself to any winning horse and throws losing ones under the bus.
My former representative went out there last week and kept every promise he made fighting to get Constitutional Carry at least voted on so we as Texans know where our representatives stand. He was thwarted by the house leadership through actions so egregious that at one point a extremely liberal democrat came to his defense Friday.
It is my viewpoint that the grassroots activists and small organizations are doing more to advance gun rights and overall freedom in this state than either the TSRA or NRA and its a damn shame that I could even feel that way even if my outlook is slightly flawed. At the Republican State Convention I did not see any professional lobbyists, for gun rights, during the week when platform was really being fought over and decided. It was literally the individuals who make up Texas Firearms Freedom, Texas Carry, OCT, and even yes the hated OCTC as delegates fighting for language to extend our rights. We made changes not only to platform but also extensive changes to the makeup of the SREC. While you can clearly still argue quite legitimately that the legislator pays no attention to the party or platform. I assure you this will change in the next four years.
The people that have been pushing political change inside of the Republican party are winning and the Republican lawmakers that all the organizations have to fight with to do what is right will not be in office much longer. I know things along those lines of have been stated before but I assure you it will be true.
The mere fact my representation was not even present in the capitol on Friday during the important vote speaks volumes on his commitment to the cause.
Disclaimer: I am a former active member of OCTC. I was at the time of the 2014 state convention. I am a current regional co-coordinator for OCT. I hold a Texas CHL. I am a member of the TSRA If you missed that above. I am even a member of the Texas State Militia. I am a Constitutional Conservative who is involved in multiple causes beyond guns. I also have four legislators personal cell numbers in my phone and another three chiefs of staff. I have been known from time to time go for a walk with a rifle or shotgun.