I generally support the concept of OC if the individual is licensed to do so concealed.Anything short of that will generate huge backwash from the anti activists. If OC is passed, I agree that verbage specifying that the OC folks not be hastled by police. I don't know how this would flow though. If an officer 'feels' a problem, he would need to check for licensing anyway. I would suggest that an officer could simply ask to see the license if needed and then be done with it. Finally, the 30.06 signage should stand untouched, and perhaps a 30.07 sign of similar values mandated for the OC folks.
With proper respect to those who feel otherwise, I object to the idea that OC folks can carry without a license while concealed carry folks do need a license to do so. As noted elsewhere, it isn't a matter of respecting our rights under the Bill of Rights. It bears on the reality that some people just shouldn't be carrying, and if we are honest with ourselves, we know who these folks are. The licensing process acts as a filter to limit the dim witted, short tempered, wife beating guys who wave the constitution to cover their personal shortcomings.
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- Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:32 am
- Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
- Topic: HB 195 411.207 (A) amendment a MUST!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2735
- Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:57 am
- Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
- Topic: HB 195 411.207 (A) amendment a MUST!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2735
Re: HB 195 411.207 (A) amendment a MUST!
I fear that the unlicensed open or concealed carry of handguns could well be a deal breaker for the whole concept of concealed carry. The practice receives wide support now because the general populace with an interest can point to the background checks as reason for permitting concealed carry. In my personal experience, some of the open carry folks are certifiable flakes and likely non-candidates for a license in any form. To allow them to carry concealed or open a handgun is simply asking for trouble. We shouldn't be supporting actions that play into the hands of the mad mothers and crazy Tarrant County folks.