I wouldn't open carry even if I could.
There are so many reasons (already stated on most gun forums).
To each their own .
So... now that Wentworth is gone, who is going to pick up the open carry torch?
I don't know if I would open carry or not, but it would be good to be able to have the choice should I so decide.
Problem is that many people who don't personally want to Open Carry (for whatever reason) don't think anyone else should either. Typical statist, neo-liberal mentality.
Problem is that many people who don't personally want to Open Carry (for whatever reason) don't think anyone else should either. Typical statist, neo-liberal mentality.
Personally, I love it when the statists use Mark Levin to prop up their arguments.
Lavender authored the bill last time
Open Carry is a very important topic in my opinion. Here is an excellent website that supports open carry. OpenCarry.org |
I am an advacote for OC. I have a CHL and anyone who tries to carry as often as possible can attest it is a pain in the ass. First you have to be aware of your clothing and if your weapon forms to it and is it visible. Texas law says it can not be visible! Conceal carry forces me to carry a smaller caliber weapon than I would prefer in a gunfight. I CC a Bersa in .380. If I could OC I would carry my Glock 21SF in .45 ACP. With OC I do not have to worry as much about what I am wearing. OC in the summer would be a lot easier for me. I am also not afraid of being an easy target for a criminal. Most criminals are not wanting to commit murder or involve themselves in a confrontation with an armed citizen or police. Instead they see a gun and it gives them pause and most of the time move on to another opportunity. Oklahoma recent passed OC and if you have a TX CHL you can OC in their state.
Just my .02. Texas law says to the casual observer doesn't it? I can carry a full sized Springfield XD45 Compact (4" service barrel with a slightly shorter grip). I'm 140lbs. Maximum! I'm 5'7". I can very easily conceal it without printing or showing. I am all for open carry, don't get me wrong. But I differ on the opinion that concealed carry is pain in the rectum. I would rather have concealed carry be extended to anywhere and everywhere. No restrictions on where I can go with it. Sporting events, school grounds, bars, etc. I am a responsible adult. If I go to a bar to get hammered, the gun would stay at home. But if I'm the DD, then I want to have that right regardless of a 51% sign. I would look at going to college and getting a mechanical or electrical engineering degree if I could carry in class.
Ok, I'm rambling.... I've been at work for more than 12 hours and I'm tired and ready to go home.
Long story short. Open carry good. Concealed carry not a pain in the rectum.
Solid on at least one point. We need to eliminate the prohibition of carry in 51% locations. It's already illegal to carry while intoxicated, which is FAR more important.
Long story short. Open carry good. Concealed carry not a pain in the rectum.
Solid on at least one point. We need to eliminate the prohibition of carry in 51% locations. It's already illegal to carry while intoxicated, which is FAR more important.