Open Carry Guys at it Again

[Savage805]

As far as public opinion which I feel is the main problem.

If I'm not mistaken this is all about getting open carry of handguns. The best idea I've heard yet has been to wear an empty OWB holster. Maybe with a training (blue plastic) handgun or obvious toy gun in it. This would be much more likely to bring up the subject for polite conversion about the topic in a nonthreatening way with the general public at large. Anyone can do it anywhere they go. Showing their support and raising awareness without scaring the hell out of everybody and their kids. I don't recall who here bought up this idea but it sounds like the smartest way to go. We could all protest everywhere everyday all day.

As far as changing the law, I don't know enough to comment.

 

[Mreed911]

for those folks against the OC rally tactics but for a change in Texas law for OC handguns:

What is the best course of action, in your opinion to get the law changed? I'm a little curious, because for well over 150 years, we have not been able to OC handguns here in Texas so others before us have not had any success trying other methods to get the law changed.

Concerted pressure on lawmakers.

 

[Davetex]

Concerted pressure on lawmakers.

Bingo!! I'm shutting up now.

 

[vmax]

Concerted pressure on lawmakers.

that hasn't been tried in the past 150 years?

I'm just thinking what our options are here. It seems like the Texas Lawmakers have their areas they won't budge on very easily no matter how much pressure. I remember how long it took to get voter ID passed. How many sessions did it take? The Dems were wheeling in representatives in hospital beds to vote against that.

 

[winchster]

We are so close now though, just don't need public sentiment going the wrong way. Renegade put it very well but I can't find the post.

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[SIG_Fiend]

Guys, chill out.

 

[franzas]

Concerted pressure on lawmakers.

Yep.

When I first joined this board, I was for OCT. I saw 'Open Carry' and got all bright-eyed. But then I realized how counterproductive the whole long guns thing is when trying to pass legislation for handguns. Not to mention how it hurts our image, especially those who have legally carried a handgun.

Our best bet is to find good 2A candidates and vote conservative.

 

[Younggun]

I think they actually did a little good with the rallies at the capital and the Alamo. Since then they have (or the membership) have lost their way.

They had a time, and brought OC to the front of the table, got more people involved. That was good. Now they need to step back. They can still be OCT, but should change gears and start working in a different way. Hand out fliers, give supporters contact info and encourage them to push their reps.

We have the manpower and the support to get these changes, we just need to work together and stop fighting each other. We have to stop being each others enemies.

 

[ROGER4314]

I've heard it said that there is "no such thing as BAD publicity." The Open Carry guys have proven that wrong.

Flash

 

[TheDan]

So they should be allowed to do any manner of illegal thing?

You're right. I sleep a lot better at night knowing I'm safe from raffles. We need to keep an eye on this group... They'll probably try an unlicensed bake sale or car wash next.

 

[Younggun]

Lol

 

[kusai]

I like the blue gun OC idea. If a lot of individual start doing it, we might get some traction.

 

[Younggun]

I like the blue gun OC idea. If a lot of individual start doing it, we might get some traction.

It could also get some good conversations started when people ask what you are carrying a blue gun for. Which could lead to getting someone to the range, which could lead to another fence sitter moving to our side.

 

[kusai]

Can someone old and wise start a thread mentioning the "right" way to get open carry passed. Something new members and read and work on grass root level and we can put it up as a sticky or something ? Not too long but just a few bullet points etc which are easy to read and work upon.


Thanks

 

[Charlie]

Donate heavily to the campaign funds of the politicians that will support it. After all, they are politicians!