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Even if Texas had open carry, I would still carry concealed.

The only, and I mean only concern I have about allowing open carry is that concealed carry remain an option.

I'd love to open carry.

The laws could stay the same for concealed carry and just a simple "gunbusters" sign could be used to ban open carry in an establishment. Makes concealed carriers happy because most places will not post a proper 30.06 sign and open carriers would finally be allowed to open carry in Texas even if we would be stopped by "gunbuster" signs.

Any chance Texas would ever get open carry?

Not saying that it would sway my vote in the governor's race or anything, but come on Perry_White (not the comic book newspaper publisher), talk to me!

flb_78 wrote:I'd love to open carry.

The laws could stay the same for concealed carry and just a simple "gunbusters" sign could be used to ban open carry in an establishment. Makes concealed carriers happy because most places will not post a proper 30.06 sign and open carriers would finally be allowed to open carry in Texas even if we would be stopped by "gunbuster" signs.

An open carry person could still carry their firearm in just by covering it up. I like having a choice.

flb_78 wrote:I'd love to open carry.

The laws could stay the same for concealed carry and just a simple "gunbusters" sign could be used to ban open carry in an establishment. Makes concealed carriers happy because most places will not post a proper 30.06 sign and open carriers would finally be allowed to open carry in Texas even if we would be stopped by "gunbuster" signs.

I too would like the option to open carry but why would a gun buster sign be ok for open carry but have to be 30.06 for concealed carry? 30.06 should apply to both.

Mike from Texas wrote:

flb_78 wrote:I'd love to open carry.

The laws could stay the same for concealed carry and just a simple "gunbusters" sign could be used to ban open carry in an establishment. Makes concealed carriers happy because most places will not post a proper 30.06 sign and open carriers would finally be allowed to open carry in Texas even if we would be stopped by "gunbuster" signs.

I too would like the option to open carry but why would a gun buster sign be ok for open carry but have to be 30.06 for concealed carry? 30.06 should apply to both.

They could change the language of 30.06 and then have all the companies posting have to change their signs to comply

Mike from Texas wrote:

flb_78 wrote:I'd love to open carry.

The laws could stay the same for concealed carry and just a simple "gunbusters" sign could be used to ban open carry in an establishment. Makes concealed carriers happy because most places will not post a proper 30.06 sign and open carriers would finally be allowed to open carry in Texas even if we would be stopped by "gunbuster" signs.

I too would like the option to open carry but why would a gun buster sign be ok for open carry but have to be 30.06 for concealed carry? 30.06 should apply to both.

It's a compromise. I'd be afraid that too many places would post proper 30.06 signs banning both open and concealed carry. If they were to post a gunbuster, at least one could still conceal carry. Later, after it's proved that we're not killing each other over parking spaces, we could lobby to loosen the laws up further.

I wouldn't read too much into the NRA's actions. A situation where a law was passed allowing open carry and then for no reason trying to repeal that law is a far cry from the NRA backing open carry in Texas.

We are still unlikely to garner any support from the TSRA or NRA for the foreseeable future.

PSLOwner wrote:Any chance Texas would ever get open carry?

Not saying that it would sway my vote in the governor's race or anything, but come on Perry_White (not the comic book newspaper publisher), talk to me!

If you want open carry or any other pro-gun legislation, don't expect it out of Bill White. He was a member of Bloomberg's infamous group of gun banners until recently when he decided to run for higher office. He was on record as knowing the real agenda of that group. Look up his bio on Wikipedia. He served under the Clintons too. He likes New York style gun laws. Perry is your best bet. The TSRA gives him the thumbs up too. On their website, you will find a list of people running for office and their rating.

TexasGal wrote:

PSLOwner wrote:Any chance Texas would ever get open carry?

Not saying that it would sway my vote in the governor's race or anything, but come on Perry_White (not the comic book newspaper publisher), talk to me!

If you want open carry or any other pro-gun legislation, don't expect it out of Bill White. He was a member of Bloomberg's infamous group of gun banners until recently when he decided to run for higher office. He was on record as knowing the real agenda of that group. Look up his bio on Wikipedia. He served under the Clintons too. He likes New York style gun laws. Perry is your best bet. The TSRA gives him the thumbs up too. On their website, you will find a list of people running for office and their rating.

AND White is a huge proponent of the "Sanctuary City Policy" do we really want a "Sanctuary State?"

Outbreaker wrote:

TexasGal wrote: If you want open carry or any other pro-gun legislation, don't expect it out of Bill White. He was a member of Bloomberg's infamous group of gun banners until recently when he decided to run for higher office. He was on record as knowing the real agenda of that group. Look up his bio on Wikipedia. He served under the Clintons too. He likes New York style gun laws. Perry is your best bet. The TSRA gives him the thumbs up too. On their website, you will find a list of people running for office and their rating.

AND White is a huge proponent of the "Sanctuary City Policy" do we really want a "Sanctuary State?"

When I saw the term "Sanctuary City Policy" I immediately thought of Chicago, and it sent chills down my spine. No thank you! Not a snowball's chance in Big Bend in August!

joe817 wrote:

Outbreaker wrote:

TexasGal wrote: If you want open carry or any other pro-gun legislation, don't expect it out of Bill White. He was a member of Bloomberg's infamous group of gun banners until recently when he decided to run for higher office. He was on record as knowing the real agenda of that group. Look up his bio on Wikipedia. He served under the Clintons too. He likes New York style gun laws. Perry is your best bet. The TSRA gives him the thumbs up too. On their website, you will find a list of people running for office and their rating.

AND White is a huge proponent of the "Sanctuary City Policy" do we really want a "Sanctuary State?"

When I saw the term "Sanctuary City Policy" I immediately thought of Chicago, and it sent chills down my spine. No thank you! Not a snowball's chance in Big Bend in August!

Houston has the policy as well. And while White said he would impliment law x or y to stop it ......he never did and when in front of LULAC he touted his "Pro-Imigration" record including ordering the city to not ask the immigration status of anyone.

cougartex wrote:Even if Texas had open carry, I would still carry concealed.

I agree. I too would still carry concealed.
My concern is that if open carry was allowed, more businesses would put up 30.06 signs and there would be a lot fewer places we could carry at all.

Pushing the limits might backfire. I could understand how the parents could feel uneasy in a restaurant with their children, if the guy at the next table had a 45 on his belt.

I don’t want to see public opinion swing back the other way.