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Open Carry Bill to be filed.
- Thread starter MR Redenck
- Start date
Sometimes bills have the text up when it's added to the list, sometimes the text isn't added for another 18-24 hours... I guess we got lucky on this one
()pen(arry
Regular Member
Yeah, it was impressively fast (though in the private sector there wouldn't have been any delay, if it were a good company).
Anyway, much appreciation to the LSCDL crew for their hard work. Won't forget what they've done and will continue to do.
Okay, just found out about this myself. Busy at work. The website has been updated. http://www.lonestarcdl.org/
We're going to need help lobbying for this thing so if you haven't yet, please join.
We're going to need help lobbying for this thing so if you haven't yet, please join.
jordanmills
Regular Member
Already in, already wrote my rep asking for support, already told my friends to do the same. What else can we do?
The credit goes to the 3 founders, Shane, Doug & Cliff. They're the ones who got it going.
Keep telling your friends until they actually do it
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rushcreek2
Regular Member
Congratulations Texans - and thanks to ALL at LSCDL and especially Representative Lavender.
Thank you too - Pooley! Your contribution is very evident.
Now begins the "process". I believe this bill will pass.
When it passes -and is signed into law- Texans will have the opportunity to dispel the hysteria that has produced the mind-set that only police and criminals carry guns.
I believe that Texas is on the verge of demonstrating that an armed society IS A PEACEFUL SOCIETY. Open carry will have a pronounced positive affect on civility in the public square in Texas.
Thank you too - Pooley! Your contribution is very evident.
Now begins the "process". I believe this bill will pass.
When it passes -and is signed into law- Texans will have the opportunity to dispel the hysteria that has produced the mind-set that only police and criminals carry guns.
I believe that Texas is on the verge of demonstrating that an armed society IS A PEACEFUL SOCIETY. Open carry will have a pronounced positive affect on civility in the public square in Texas.
Very true. It'll give us 2 years to prove that OC does NOT equal bloodbaths & gunfights at the OK hair salon.
77zach
Regular Member
Open carry killed in Florida
It's up to you Texas!
One neocon "law and order" conservative sheriff killed our bill. Good luck to you.
It's up to you Texas!
One neocon "law and order" conservative sheriff killed our bill. Good luck to you.
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baseballguy2001
Lone Star Veteran
I have just read HB 2756 and I've found it to be a reasonable, fair bill. Is it Constitutional Carry? No. As I said in another post, this bill moves the ball forward. I also sent my state reps a note asking them to support this bill. I would also encourage Texas residents to send a note to their reps urging support for this bill. Be polite. Be concise. Be respectful. Now is the time.
PrayingForWar
Founder's Club Member
:banana:
Glad to see us advance just one more inch. We've made a lot of headway, lets continue the momentum.
Glad to see us advance just one more inch. We've made a lot of headway, lets continue the momentum.
rodbender
Regular Member
I think it would be better to find out when your rep and senator will be back in district and make an appointment to visit. I can visit in Austin because I'm local.
matt dillon
Regular Member
so would this be a good time to hold an open carry rally in austin no weapon just sign
rushcreek2
Regular Member
This is my 2 cents on the rally idea - and probably worth about 1 &1/2 cents - but here goes anyway.
I THINK - the less hoop-hurrah the better on this one. HB2756 CAN BE percieved as a MINOR remedial legislative action intended to correct an unconstitutional provision of Chapter 46 - namely section 46.035 (a) failure to conceal by a CHL licensee.
On the other hand - HB2756 can be perceived as a "Katy bar the door" , "wild west", and OK corral revisited threat to peace and order.
We witnessed lot's of media mania, hype, and bias over the concealed campus carry bill.
HB 2756 HAS BEEN WELL THOUGHT OUT, and presented with the intention of REMEDYING a CONSTITUTIONAL defect in Texas law.
The less attention this bill gets -I THINK - the better.
Two outcomes on a "OC Rally". (1) Low to NO turn-out= a fizzle, or (2) Huge turn-out = lot's of media attention (OMG ! Everybody will be toting a gun on their hip ! )
Perhaps I'm mistaken on this one - but that's my take.
rodbender
Regular Member
I think you hit the proverbial nail on the proverbial head.
rushcreek2
Regular Member
Rodbender , thank you for validating my instincts. YOU SHOULD KNOW better than the rest of us - the challenge involved in organizing such an event.
"Feathers can be transported great distances by little or no wind." ( a tidbit of wisdom I will attribute to my Osage great grandmother)
"Feathers can be transported great distances by little or no wind." ( a tidbit of wisdom I will attribute to my Osage great grandmother)
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KBCraig
Regular Member
Any news publicity about this bill will be bad publicity -- and with it, negative attention from the likes of Burnam.
When that happens, some of our pro-gun "allies" will happily throw us under the bus, then still blame us for any of their bills that don't pass.
When that happens, some of our pro-gun "allies" will happily throw us under the bus, then still blame us for any of their bills that don't pass.
rodbender
Regular Member
Anyone in particular in mind? SHHH
Oh I'd hate to go naming names, but that's a real possibility. I agree that less publicity is better.
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77zach
Regular Member
Piece of advice from Florida, where OC legislation has been put on life support.
Your "law enforcement" organizations will not support this. Any key House members or Senate members who are "conservative" (whatever that means these days) and are either retired law enforcement or are known to have a "law enforcement" fetish should maybe be approached now. Ask if they'll support the rights of the citizens and represent their constituents OR if they'll represent the sheriff association, police chief organizations, etc. Put them on the spot ahead of time.
Your "law enforcement" organizations will not support this. Any key House members or Senate members who are "conservative" (whatever that means these days) and are either retired law enforcement or are known to have a "law enforcement" fetish should maybe be approached now. Ask if they'll support the rights of the citizens and represent their constituents OR if they'll represent the sheriff association, police chief organizations, etc. Put them on the spot ahead of time.