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I have been watching this discussion since it's inception and now it's time to make a few comments of my own.

First to Mr. Grisham, Although I do not agree with everything the NRA or TSRA do, I am still a Life member of both and have been with NRA since the mid 60's. This is because as a whole these 2 groups have done more for the RKBA movement in both this great country but also this great state. I was in Arlington when your group was handing out flyers while having rifles slung over their shoulder. My first reaction was they are exercising their rights. However, when one of your group started knocking on my window to "intimidate" me to take one of his flyers, that turned me against your group (s). If fact, the young man was very lucky, using those tactics that someone did not draw on him. I was tempted but he did back off when I told him to. However, just my .02, that is the type of actions that can and has turned the court of public opinion against not only your group but our cause as well. Look at what has already happened with some stores. If these public displays were to continue, I am afraid not only would we not get OC passed in any form this session (or in the near future), I think we would start to see more and more 30.06 signs go up. I will also tell you that my wife and daughter both carry. They have a business that they are at every day. If one of your group were to walk into their business with a rifle slung over their shoulder, at the least he would be looking down the business end of a couple of weapons. No matter the intentions, the perception is what would be considered. Therefore your demonstrations are also a safety concern for your people as well as others around.

Now for Charles. I have been a forum member here almost since the beginning and have agreed with you on almost every issue you have posted on. This is no different. However, you are allowing a man/group to get under your skin. Remember to be slow to anger and slower to speak. Since Mr. Grisham will not truthfully answer the questions that you have placed before him, this tells me that he is not concerned about OC, but wants to be the center of attention. I really hate to see you waste your time on this debate as that time could be better spent elsewhere. Although this is a privately owned forum, I would suggest you let him play his hand. His posts are already showing what type of attention grabber he is. This will give him an avenue to spew his rhetoric and allow everyone here to see what his agenda really is. Mr. Cotton, your time could be better spent getting pro gun bills introduced and passed, yes even OC.

Again gentlemen, just my .02