Actually, this is a legitimate question, even though many other posters are trying to paint you as a paranoid kook. I have asked myself and others that exact question. The answer is, if you do NOT get a CHL, the Feds will come for your gun. The more CHL licensees there are, the more CONSTITUENTS there are voting for political candidates. Politicians will be afraid to take away your gun if lots of people become CHL holders. That's the main reason why I got one. I almost never carry. I don't even own any guns (wife hates them). I carry maybe 10 days a year (dad's or freind's gun), but I have a CHL because I want my politicians to be aware that I and many more like me support the constitution for the constitution and its supporters make America free.TXlaw1 wrote:As I've been talking with folk about getting a Concealed Handgun License, I'm being asked questions like this --
If I have a CHL, the Feds will know I have a gun and come first to my house to confiscate it and put me in jail.
If I don't have a CHL, I'll not be their target. What should I do?
So how are you answering such questions? I want some good responses to convince my friends of the benefits of being licensed and carrying their guns concealed away from their homes to protect themselves and their loved ones and others.
Thanks for your help.
I invite you to support freedom and get your CHL NOW, people!
Reasons to get a CHL;
1. support constitutional freedom
2. avoid long lines to get into the capitol building in Austin
3. get excused as a "good guy" from minor traffic infractions (or some people claim)
4. make gun purchases go faster at gun shows (or some people claim)
5. find FTF gun bargains (some sellers will not buy/sell with non-CHL)
6. protect you and your loved ones
7. possibly make it easier to get a job: show potential employers that you're don't have a criminal record so they won't waste money doing a $50 criminal background check on you (make sure that your employer is "into guns" first or he/she will freak).
8. CHL class is a great way to meet fellow "gun nuts", hunting buddies, other singles (if you're single), etc.