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I understood the premise behind "Constitutional Carry", but was not really a fan of it because I felt that if someone is going to carry a sidearm in public, I would prefer they understand the state's lethal force laws, deescalation tactics, and at least be able to hit what they shoot at. Even though I think the practical test is insanely easy, I have seen people completely miss the target at 7 yards and that was without the stress factor from an actual attack.

I encourage people to get their LTC/CHL and also a non-resident license (like Utah) that is honored by Texas, as a back up. There are also places you can carry with a license that are still illegal under constitutional carry.

I think it would be a good idea for the state to pass a law encouraging people to get the license, such as being exempt from sales tax on firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition, etc.

Come to think of it wasn't the poll tax declared illegal a long time ago because it was a tax on a "right", so why is a tax on another "right" (read 2nd Amendment) allowed. Just saying.

One of the issues I have heard with constitutional carry, but do not know if true, is that if an officer sees someone carrying that that looks as though they may be a prohibited person (gang or prison tattoos associated with a probable felon), they cannot stop them and verify they have a right to even possess a firearm.