Mr. Ambien Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 With Texas Governor-elect Greg Abbott’s ® pledge to sign open carry legislation once it reaches his desk, and state lawmakers introducing six open carry bills since the November 4 midterm elections, it appears Texas is getting closer to the open carry of handguns. It is already legal to openly carry long guns in the state of Texas, but handguns have to be carried concealed. Abbott and a growing number of Texas legislators want to add handguns to the open carry mix as well—and they view open carry as a wider exercise of Second Amendment rights. Ironically, the AP reports that for all its pro-gun culture and lifestyle, Texas is “one of the few states with an outright ban on the open carry of handguns.” In fact, when state legislators pass open carry legislation and Abbott signs it into law, it will mark a roll back of a “140-year ban.” Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America suggests the reason behind the push for open carry in Texas is not gun rights but “intimidation.” Claire Elizabeth, head of Moms Demand Action’s Texas chapter, said that when someone carries openly “there is no way to know…if that person is a threat to moms and our children.” Of the six bills that have been introduced, some would require a license to carry a handgun openly—as they require in Missouri—while at least one would allow the open carry of handguns without a license—as in Mississippi and Arizona. http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2014/12/19/texas-closer-to-open-carry-of-handguns/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 'Muricans gonna 'Murica.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asian player Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I can't think of anything that can go wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I can't think of anything that can go wrong You mean in an America where those of African American ethnicity feel as though the entire US police force is out to get them, openly carrying guns might lead to a mistake or ten? You're totally right, can't think of a single thing that could go wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyledude Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 How can open carry be seen as a problem when they already have concealed carry? This is a non-story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Anyone got money to invest in a hospital chain in Texas? Since it's for profit, we can make a fortune in gunshot wounds alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ambien Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 You mean in an America where those of African American ethnicity feel as though the entire US police force is out to get them, openly carrying guns might lead to a mistake or ten? You're totally right, can't think of a single thing that could go wrong They can protect themselves now from the evil whites. Anyone got money to invest in a hospital chain in Texas? Since it's for profit, we can make a fortune in gunshot wounds alone! To run a proper for-profit hospital, you need to treat someone who had a gunshot in the foot for a heart attack, stroke, brain hemorrhage, hemorrhoids, etc. (to comply with regulations), and make sure they sit in the room for 10 hours sleeping before treating them so you can charge them more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 How can open carry be seen as a problem when they already have concealed carry? This is a non-story. While I partially agree with you, I'm sure being able to openly carry can lead to unnecessary escalations as seeing someone with a gun in many situations can be perceived as threatening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ambien Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 While I partially agree with you, I'm sure being able to openly carry can lead to unnecessary escalations as seeing someone with a gun in many situations can be perceived as threatening. Having a gun alone is not threatening. And remember, open carrying =/= openly pointing a weapon at someone. The latter would be threatening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Having a gun alone is not threatening. And remember, open carrying =/= openly pointing a weapon at someone. The latter would be threatening. Sorry, but if I'm a shop owner and if 3 people walked into my store openly carrying guns... my first instinct wouldn't be to feel safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ambien Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Sorry, but if I'm a shop owner and if 3 people walked into my store openly carrying guns... my first instinct wouldn't be to feel safer. How many robberies have you encountered with the robbers open carrying into the place they were robbing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickly Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Been to Texas. Not as bad as everyone thinks. Everybody carries a gun but on the flip side people will think twice about senselessly beating someone to death or being a puss and sticking a knife in someone's gut knowing very well that person could be armed with a firearm. And here comes the liberals and hippies to challenge this post.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ambien Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Been to Texas. Not as bad as everyone thinks. Everybody carries a gun but on the flip side people will think twice about senselessly beating someone to death or being a puss and sticking a knife in someone's gut knowing very well that person could be armed with a firearm. And here comes the liberals and hippies to challenge this post.. According to kyledude this is a non-story, but if you watch liberals, they freak out when CC is allowed, and freak out again when OC is allowed. It's entertaining watching people freak out for no reason. I think the real story is what took Texas so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyledude Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I think the real story is what took Texas so long. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockout Casualty Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 According to kyledude this is a non-story, but if you watch liberals, they freak out when CC is allowed, and freak out again when OC is allowed. It's entertaining watching people freak out for no reason. I think the real story is what took Texas so long. Who's freaking out? Anyone read the comments to the story? What is it about racism, stupidity, and right wing ideals that correlates so well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I wonder if shootouts at high noon will come back in vogue in Texas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ambien Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 I wonder if shootouts at high noon will come back in vogue in Texas? That's generally the presumption paranoid liberals make (sounds more like wishful thinking ), but people in their right mind know it's not going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefcakeBo Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 This isn't going to make any difference. Everyone there already can carry concealed. Open carry just gives people more options for holsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 That's generally the presumption paranoid liberals make (sounds more like wishful thinking ), but people in their right mind know it's not going to happen. I'm not a paranoid liberal. I'm a person with average intellect who knows history, and understand facts. I also own firearms. In fact I'd say if anyone who has overriding fear and paranoia is a person who thinks they need to open carry. I've seen enough people on the news accidentally discharge firearms, or seen kids with firearms hurt themselves or others. As screwy as some of Canada's rules are, I do feel we have the right idea. One look at the stats on firearms related injuries and deaths in Canada vs. the US should make it obvious that guns themselves aren't the problem. It's the morons who don't understand the responsibility of handling them. I have rules to follow for storing, transporting, and discharging my firearms here in Canada. I have no urge to carry. Somehow I don't see how people carrying Glock 17's with 31 rounds in a clip, makes the streets safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 How can open carry be seen as a problem when they already have concealed carry? This is a non-story. That's my first thought, that it actually makes it easier to identify people who could be a problem. Right now, those people have to hide the fact they're carrying a handgun they could use to shoot you with if they feel threatened or decide to lose it. That's a very small percentage of the population of course, but I don't think changing conceal to open with increase the number of people carrying guns. The only thing I'd wonder is if it might make some people more cocky and inflame situations. And of course this assumes that concealed carry would then no longer be allowed, I but I don't know if that'd actually be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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