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The Annoyed Man wrote: I think that the approach far more likely to be successful is to start by trying to expand the CHL to include open carry. After the public has gotten used to the idea, then you deregulate open carry...

OTH, there are some genuine benefits to having licensed concealed carry. One is is that, realistically, it does help to defuse LEO encounters if they can know from your CHL that you are one of the good guys. Not all cops are going to be courteous about it, but most will be so.

OverEasy wrote:"....endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that amoung these are Life, Liberty......"
When we accept the License we give up the Right!

galvestonredneck wrote:I have a real problem with this issue.

#1 we all know the 2nd admendment insures our right to BEAR arms. That said we have all been focused on just KEEPING arms.

#2 If I were a LEO, I would have no problem with the CHL. I would however have a problem with just anyone being able to strap on a handgun and walk around. I know there would be some restrictions on age and perhaps past jail time... but it would put my life in danger every time I stopped one of these people to check there record.

I can not suport unlicensed open carry; I do this fully beliveing that the 2nd admendment does.

Galveston Redneck