Texans Need to Come Out of the Closet - As Gun Owners & Support OC

[breakingcontact]

Well, if we want to look for positives, OC has never received this level of positive attention prior to a session that I can recall, and that's basically thanks to Abbott. So maybe he truly does want to make it a priority.

It looks good. I think they might be trying to cruise the bill in without any OCT type attention.

 

[locke_n_load]

Well, if we want to look for positives, OC has never received this level of positive attention prior to a session that I can recall, and that's basically thanks to Abbott. So maybe he truly does want to make it a priority.

Agreed.

 

[Dash Riprock]

It looks good. I think they might be trying to cruise the bill in without any OCT type attention.

I think so too. I think they are trying to get ahead of the issue in hopes that the OCT radical types will sit still long enough to let it through.

 

[biglucky]

I emailed my Rep. There is a Rep from Frisco running against Straus for speaker. We need to work through our reps to get Straus replaced.. Representative Turner has a chance to win if we all get behind him.

 

[breakingcontact]

I emailed my Rep. There is a Rep from Frisco running against Straus for speaker. We need to work through our reps to get Straus replaced.. Representative Turner has a chance to win if we all get behind him.

Good info. The speaker is elected from the House not just the party I believe. I mention that to note it may be worth contacting conservative democrats.

 

[Southpaw]

Interesting article about the race for Speaker....

Texas Rep Capriglione Angers Tea Party Group After Expressing Support for Speaker Straus

 

[breakingcontact]

Interesting article about the race for Speaker....

Texas Rep Capriglione Angers Tea Party Group After Expressing Support for Speaker Straus

Elections...and supporting RINOs afterwards...have consequences.

 

[Vaquero]

Interesting article about the race for Speaker....

Texas Rep Capriglione Angers Tea Party Group After Expressing Support for Speaker Straus

Just great. Another "I know better than my constituents" politician.

 

[rushthezeppelin]

I'm going to show me support by wearing my owb holster empty everyday. I'm sure lots of people will ask what that's all about and then it opens up the convo and I can tell them to contact their rep. I encourage others to do the same.


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[breakingcontact]

I'm going to show me support by wearing my owb holster empty everyday. I'm sure lots of people will ask what that's all about and then it opens up the convo and I can tell them to contact their rep. I encourage others to do the same.


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Good idea

 

[rushthezeppelin]

Good idea

I can't claim originality with it (forget who came up with that one) but yes, I thought it was an excellent way to show and drum up support for OC.


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[breakingcontact]

I can't claim originality with it (forget who came up with that one) but yes, I thought it was an excellent way to show and drum up support for OC.


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Oh I know its been done in protest assembly fashion. Walking around HEB with it is different.

 

[Dash Riprock]

Frankly, as far as wearing an empty holster around, I think it would be better to just lay low for a few more months and give Abbott & Co some space to get this done. I don't quite understand what good it does to potentially give the anti's more excuses to bitch.

 

[breakingcontact]

Frankly, as far as wearing an empty holster around, I think it would be better to just lay low for a few more months and give Abbott & Co some space to get this done. I don't quite understand what good it does to potentially give the anti's more excuses to bitch.

Hmmm I get that point as well. I suppose I see it as an action people can take, that isnt threatening in appearance like hauling an AR15 around.

The antis are going to yell and scream anyway. Its the suburbanites and soccer moms that we have to be careful with. An image on the news with well dressed guys with empty holsters? That doesn't play in Peoria. Do I have to shave though? Got a sweet beard going.

 

[Willy]

Maybe the state house Republicans can get together and decide who they will unify behind and support before the vote in the House. Is there anything unethical about that? With 3 or 4 people running for the position, Republicans need to counter the Democrat unity vote for Strauss.

 

[matefrio]

Just posted today. HB 291 - Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
Texas Legislature Online - 84(R) Text for HB 291

 

[TheDan]

So....can Abbott and Patrick put enough pressure on him to get it moving?

The governor can call a special session to address the issue, bypassing the obstructionist speaker. Perry could have done it, and did do it for some issues, but never did for anything 2A related. Lets see if Abbott will.

 

[Couyon]

I've lived in two open carry states... Time to see Texas get there.

 

[rushthezeppelin]

Frankly, as far as wearing an empty holster around, I think it would be better to just lay low for a few more months and give Abbott & Co some space to get this done. I don't quite understand what good it does to potentially give the anti's more excuses to bitch.

Really when has laying low ever made a positive impact with any legislation ever.....

The hardcore antis already know this bill has been filed so that wont make a difference. The on the fencers will feel exponentially more comfortable with a guy with an empty pistol holster as opposed to snow boots holding an AK at low ready.

 

[Rhino]

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Really when has laying low ever made a positive impact with any legislation ever.....

The hardcore antis already know this bill has been filed so that wont make a difference. The on the fencers will feel exponentially more comfortable with a guy with an empty pistol holster as opposed to snow boots holding an AK at low ready.

Really, some of the groups like CATI have been advocating Black Powder pistols or bananas in holsters for nearly a year at this point. I know I bought one and it usually draws far less attention, and is generally not alarming to most people.