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"Open Carry" Campaign Takes Aim at Texas
Dec 1, 2008 07:38 PM EST
By Kim Wynne
KILLEEN - Gun rights supporters are asking state lawmakers to pass an "open carry" law, making it legal for Texans to carry their handguns in plain sight.
The campaign will go into full force Tuesday, launching billboards, banners, and radio ads throughout the state.
The controversial campaign hasturned thousands into believers. About 28,000 people have already signed a petition on the campaign's website, opencarry.org, in favor of the legislation.
"Texas is probably the most pro-gun state, but does not have any open carry laws" said Mike Stollenwerk, co-founder of the campaign, in an article to the Star-Telegram.
"As Texans realize how restrictive their laws are, there will be an awakening," said Stollenwerk.
The push to pass "open carry" legislation has been met with opposition.
Groups like Texans for Gun Safety say "open carry" laws would be like a "return to the wild west."
For the past 15 years, the state has been under a concealed-carry law, making it legal to carry a gun in public as long as it is not in plain view.
http://www.kxxv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9440149&nav=menu509_2_4
"Open Carry" Campaign Takes Aim at Texas
Dec 1, 2008 07:38 PM EST
By Kim Wynne
KILLEEN - Gun rights supporters are asking state lawmakers to pass an "open carry" law, making it legal for Texans to carry their handguns in plain sight.
The campaign will go into full force Tuesday, launching billboards, banners, and radio ads throughout the state.
The controversial campaign hasturned thousands into believers. About 28,000 people have already signed a petition on the campaign's website, opencarry.org, in favor of the legislation.
"Texas is probably the most pro-gun state, but does not have any open carry laws" said Mike Stollenwerk, co-founder of the campaign, in an article to the Star-Telegram.
"As Texans realize how restrictive their laws are, there will be an awakening," said Stollenwerk.
The push to pass "open carry" legislation has been met with opposition.
Groups like Texans for Gun Safety say "open carry" laws would be like a "return to the wild west."
For the past 15 years, the state has been under a concealed-carry law, making it legal to carry a gun in public as long as it is not in plain view.