After seeing several discussions on the topic, I would like to get a consensus of those that carry and how they carry, and lastly the implications.
Recently a poster reported that some OC "activists" carried thier pistol into several establishments in 2 communities, with the outcome, again according to the poster, with one of the communities having an emergency vote which turned into a full ban. The other community council is now voting on the measure, which could also pass.
I truly respect and appreciate the passion for the "OC everywhere" group. I appreciate the dedication. I do hope the OC activities DO NOT limit my ability to CC in my home state of Texas. With a CC, I do believe I am excecising my right to bear arms.
I do believe some type of agreement can be had, maybe OC in rural areas, and CCW in the city.
For me personally, I have seen a bit of hysteria from folks that have found out that I CC. I have seen a recent poll that had a percentage that voted that " No one seems to notice or mind that I'm openly carrying a handgun"
I believe that some of the people that observe, the VOTING public, actually do care greatly about the topic
I fully believe in most cities in the USA, that most people DO or would care if you are openly armed. Especially if your arent a LEO.
So...... I have been lumped in with the anti's, by a few ....... but I am fully happy with the current State of Texas rules on carry....
I worry with just a 5-4 pro gun majority (think end zone catch) in the supreme court, ANYTHING could happen. If one of the 5, were to need to be replaced, we could have issues overall. - Yes....it can happen.
So here is my poll.
Recently a poster reported that some OC "activists" carried thier pistol into several establishments in 2 communities, with the outcome, again according to the poster, with one of the communities having an emergency vote which turned into a full ban. The other community council is now voting on the measure, which could also pass.
I truly respect and appreciate the passion for the "OC everywhere" group. I appreciate the dedication. I do hope the OC activities DO NOT limit my ability to CC in my home state of Texas. With a CC, I do believe I am excecising my right to bear arms.
I do believe some type of agreement can be had, maybe OC in rural areas, and CCW in the city.
For me personally, I have seen a bit of hysteria from folks that have found out that I CC. I have seen a recent poll that had a percentage that voted that " No one seems to notice or mind that I'm openly carrying a handgun"
I believe that some of the people that observe, the VOTING public, actually do care greatly about the topic
I fully believe in most cities in the USA, that most people DO or would care if you are openly armed. Especially if your arent a LEO.
So...... I have been lumped in with the anti's, by a few ....... but I am fully happy with the current State of Texas rules on carry....
I worry with just a 5-4 pro gun majority (think end zone catch) in the supreme court, ANYTHING could happen. If one of the 5, were to need to be replaced, we could have issues overall. - Yes....it can happen.
So here is my poll.
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