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Otto N. Sure wrote:Yep, anything is possible. I, personally, have NEVER heard of anyone ever federally charged with this offense. If you're stopped for a speeding or other infraction in a school zone I highly doubt that the city police officer would then call the feds to charge you with breaking this silly law.

Also, how would the officer even know I am carrying since we are NOT required to disclose this by Texas statute.

Otto

Otto N. Sure wrote:Back to the topic about Utah's non resident CHL. Back in the late 90's I went through the hoops and got my Texas CHL. When I moved to Nevada I got my Nevada permit and a Utah non resident permit because it was our next door neighbor and I went there frequently. At that time, Utah did not recognize the Nevada permit.

Now I'm back in Texas. I'm a resident, but my family and home are still in Nevada (until we get the darn house sold..14 months and counting). I drive on my Nevada DL and I have my Nevada CHL for carry purposes as I really don't have a permanent Texas residence.

When we finally get the house sold and buy our home here I will change the address on my Utah CHL and NOT obtain a Texas permit. Why? Because I've passed two states permit classes, attended renewal classes, and I'm done! Since Texas recognizes my Utah permit (not to mention my Nevada permit) I see no reason at all to go through the hoops, pay the exhorbitant fees, wait for months, to exercise a "right" that I already have, as granted by the great states of Utah and Nevada AND recognized by the Lone Star state.

No I am not "gaming" the system. I am following it.

Otto

marksiwel wrote:

srothstein wrote:

sjfcontrol wrote:Nonsense -- the right to travel (if there is such a right) is in no way violated by drivers licenses. There are all sorts of ways to travel that do not require licenses. (Air, bus, skateboard, bicycle, walking...)

By the very same logic, the right to self-defense (if there is such a right) is in no way violated by a CHL requirement. There would still be a lot of ways to defend yourself without the pistol. You could use your fists, a stick, a rock, etc.

Be very careful when declaring anything a privilege instead of a right, and always remember the Ninth and Tenth Amendments. They ar enot used vry much, but I see them becoming much more important to our daily lives in the very near future.

DING DING DING WE HAVE A WINNER

marksiwel wrote: Just like driving a car. The right to travel was not written down, but its very real and Drivers License and Passports infringe on this right. The founding fathers didnt write down every little thing, but sometimes I wish they had (oh if I had a time machine, I say to myself daily)

srothstein wrote:

joe817 wrote:A side question: are there any states that do NOT require a driving test in order to get a driver's license from that state?

Texas doesn't if you pass a defensive driver's course (and since the last session if you are over 18). Written test is all that is required then.