theblakester
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- May 12, 2011
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While this is true, it would be a highly unlikely outcome. The old law was very specifically about "intentionally" not concealing so an accidental slip would be quite unlikely to get a person in trouble.
The new law is a good step, but given that I have not heard of anyone being prosecuted or arrested for accidentally failing to conceal, it's hard to know how much of a practical benefit it will actually provide.
Neither have I, but I have a cop neighbor who told me that in Texas they are more strict about it than in Florida generally (although I did see the video of the Florida trooper pulling the guy and his wife over and arresting the guy for accidentally displaying his CC).
I like the idea of open carry being legal. I would be able to do it when I go out to the ranch or hunting elsewhere, and if I need to go into the town to the store, I wouldn't have to switch guns/holsters. In the city however, I would probably stick to CC, because i think open carrying would make me an initial target against a couple thugs looking to rob someone or some business. I just wouldn't worry about dressing around my pistol to guarantee concealment as much (even though sometimes my T shirts still print a little since I haven't lost last years winter weight)