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texanjoker wrote:I do have to say, what is the point of carrying an UNLOADED rifle? What will you do when the punks with a loaded handgun come over and rob you at gun point?

The point of carrying a unloaded rifle in this particular scenario was just to make a point about 2A. They were not out there for self defense purposes. The rifle takes place of a sign, just as other protesters would use a sign to get their point across. Had some "punks" come along with a handgun and tried to rob them, they would have then unholstered their concealed handguns and stopped the threat. They may very well be CHL holders for all we know.

Now, if this state had a open carry of handguns law in place, those men would have never been bothered.

Target1911 wrote:TAM.....well said

I am a big supporter of this group. They are very respectful to LEO and Businesses.
I do however agree that just walking into a business is bad idea on may levels.

The public needs to be educated and these demonstrations are a good way to do it if done properly and with respect. Its to bad that the media will not report on this until something goes south.

I have many pro gun friends that did not know it was legal until this started.

Perhaps the way to go about it is in larger numbers or groups instead of one or three individuals. The media does report on it when it is done in such a way.
"Open Carry Celebration" held in Longview

Let's suppose that open carry of handguns were allowed in this state and these men were sitting outside the same Starbucks having a beverage with their handguns holstered and a citizen walks by and is "freaked out" and calls the police. Are they going to get a disorderly conduct citation for open carry? I'm going to say probably not. How is it any different?