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- Mon Mar 13, 2006 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Was this one of you guys?
- Replies: 22
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- Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:07 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Was this one of you guys?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3935
HighVelocity:
A convicted felon, unless their crimes were of a violent nature or other reason to be legally denied, has a right to, after 5 years after their release from supervision (parole or probation, or prison if no parole or probation is mandated after release), are legally allowed to have a gun in their home for self-defense. This does NOT give the felon a right to carry the weapon outside of their home, which would be illegal.
As indicated in my sig, I'm don't have a CHL yet so there's plenty I don't know, but want to make sure that when my wife and I take the class (hopefully April 15th), we'll be ready to pass with flying colors. Therefore, all corrections and comments are welcome!
Thanks!
First, the first article mentioned that the homeowner had a CHL, so I doubt he was a convicted felon (but I certainly could be wrong). I'm not debating at all, as you have some very valid points, but in reading the Texas Concealed Handgun Laws 2005-2006 in preparation for taking the CHL class, I would like some clarification if I've misunderstood some of the things I remember reading. I don't have the text in front of me, but I think it went something like this..."Maybe the shooter was a convicted felon and was breaking the law by having a firearm. Protecting himself in his own home would still be a crime in this situation."
A convicted felon, unless their crimes were of a violent nature or other reason to be legally denied, has a right to, after 5 years after their release from supervision (parole or probation, or prison if no parole or probation is mandated after release), are legally allowed to have a gun in their home for self-defense. This does NOT give the felon a right to carry the weapon outside of their home, which would be illegal.
As indicated in my sig, I'm don't have a CHL yet so there's plenty I don't know, but want to make sure that when my wife and I take the class (hopefully April 15th), we'll be ready to pass with flying colors. Therefore, all corrections and comments are welcome!
Thanks!