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speedsix wrote:

punkndisorderly wrote:Answering the door, gun in hand, and visible could cause problems. If you don't know the person, or aren't reasonably sure they're legit (ex: wearing a public works uniform and driving a city truck), just don't answer.

If someone does want to be a jerk, and calls 911 and accuses you of threatening or whatever, the cops are going to figure the person who calls is the good guy. When they show up, and you're armed, you've given them more indication that their assumption is correct. Then you can expect at least some unwanted attention. Maybe a LOT of it.

...no sale...been in Texas almost 30 years...never had that reaction...have found cops at the door several times with my .45 in my belt and invited 'em in and poured the coffee...and didn't know 'em...and they didn't know me...no problem...no questions...no adverse reaction...there's a lot more to a person for a cop to assess than does he have a gun on...and our cops seem to judge the situation much better than in your what-if world...as for hiding in my house and not opening the door if I don't know someone...get real, I can't believe grown men live that way...

...yeah, you use your head...yeah, you be careful and alert...but you don't live in fear and worried about what-if this and what-if that...that's not really living...I get so sick of these dark and dismal predictions...when 62 years of life experience haven't presented any of these horrible things...the sky AIN'T fallin'...at least 'round MY house...life is good...

Beiruty wrote:There is no brandishing law in TX as far as I know. There is a aggravated deadly assault or attempt of aggravated deadly assault, when someone point a handgun as someone for no justified reason.

sugar land dave wrote:As another member says in their signature, never show your hole card before it is time to do so. Concealed carry has some advantages over openly showing the possession and placement of defensive firearm. Answering the door, you are at a disadvantage due to the other person already being within your 21 foot reaction zone. Concealed in your hand behind your back would be better than open on your hip.

apostate wrote:

Shinesintx wrote:

apostate wrote:If they can legally possess the firearm, they can legally carry it at home. There's no requirement to conceal when on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control.

I don't know what would have happened if the Okie was openly wearing a sidearm, but someone with a crystal ball will be along shortly.

It did not happen in Oklahoma, I just happen to do some reading concerning CCW...because I travel there.

The thread that got me thinking was this one: "First time to threaten use of gun"

I am just wondering if he would have been open carrying on his property, would open carry have prevented the guy coming at him. Also wondering if I should start answering the door while open carrying. Is it legal? Is it prudent?

There's no legal requirement in Texas to conceal when on your own premises or premises under your control. I won't even hazard a guess at prudence, because what's prudent for one person/situation may be ill advised for another.

apostate wrote:If they can legally possess the firearm, they can legally carry it at home. There's no requirement to conceal when on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control.

I don't know what would have happened if the Okie was openly wearing a sidearm, but someone with a crystal ball will be along shortly.