Because the VCDL has stood up and championed their right to OC long enough to educate the general public about OC. This group is very good at organizing and, I think they could get him elected on the local level at least. I read his encounter and it is nothing short of Law Enforcement abuse encouraged by the local government refusing to follow state law. It is another case of a liberal governing body trying to get away with forcing their will on those they disagree with to spite the law. This tactic has worked in the past because people had no organized group to stand together and fight. Their only option was to fight to force change thru state law. That is why I wish the TSRA or another group would step in and fight more on the local level in places like Houston. I think the only reason they don't do more is because they are to closely associated to the NRA. Perhaps another group can do it.frankie_the_yankee wrote:I'm sympathetic, and glad that the council got an "education" on Virginia law.
But what makes anyone think that passion about open carry is shared by the majority of the residents of Norfolk such that someone well known for holding that position (i.e. being a champion of open carry) could win an election?
As far as choosing to OC I would say this. Any right not used or fought for will be lost. I support them open carrying because the law says they can. Is it the best way to carry? Not in my opinion. However, it is their right and individuals should be left to choose as they wish. That is freedom. Our opinions mean nothing and shouldn't where rights are concerned. I will support them and continue to bring Texas law back in line with the COTUS. Any restriction on free people is not constitutional. That includes trying to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals. Lock them up and restore our rights. This is my opinion.