Yes, but it's not a scientific poll. It's not even a poll of the members of this forum. It's a poll of a handful of active members who care to participate. It's not meaningless, but it's not terribly meaningful either. For example, we could extend the logic that, if 15% of people on a CHL forum do not support open carry at all, the public at large probably doesn't support it in a higher percentage than that. That tells me that getting it passed could be an uphill battle.Bullwhip wrote:Anybody else bother noticing this poll says only 15% don't support open carry?
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- Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:12 am
- Forum: 2011 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: Licensed open-carry or unlicensed open-carry?
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Re: Licensed open-carry or unlicensed open-carry?
- Fri Dec 03, 2010 9:54 pm
- Forum: 2011 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: Licensed open-carry or unlicensed open-carry?
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Re: Licensed open-carry or unlicensed open-carry?
Not sure I agree with your logic. Let's rephrase it, shall we? If driving requires a license, the police will stop anyone they see driving just to check if they have a license.C-dub wrote:Well, the way I figure it, if OC requires a license the police will stop anyone they see open carrying just to check if they have a license. But, if it is unlicensed OC then they have no reason to stop someone unless they are committing a crime. Oh, and I'm not naive enough to think that it still won't happen, but it will cost some departments some money when they do. However, whether a person is violent or not is irrelevant. If they are not committing a crime at that moment then what's the problem whether they OC or CC without a license?Beiruty wrote:In Unlic carrry, can a LEO stop and ask for ID and check if the OCer is not a felon? Or do you allow the violent felons to OC?anygunanywhere wrote:Unlicensed, definitely.
Good point C-dub.
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I also think that if and when OC is legal in Texas that a license will be required. Having it be unlicensed is JMHO.
Nope, that doesn't happen now, so I see no reason for the police to change their tactics and procedures. If you're driving erratically or breaking the law, you get stopped and they ask for your license. If you're carrying erratically or breaking the law while carrying, you get stopped and they ask you for your license. If OC is unlicensed, they'll ask you for your ID.