Understood! I just wanted to be sure that I was on the same page.
My 10th grade education didn't provide me with the filters necessary to mingle with polite society. You just let me know when I step out of bounds. ;)
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- Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:12 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Why exactly does Texas not have open carry?
- Replies: 126
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- Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:38 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Why exactly does Texas not have open carry?
- Replies: 126
- Views: 20933
Re: Why exactly does Texas not have open carry?
C-dub, I would like to take the liberty of inserting words which I believe reflect your sentiment. I certainly do not want to misrepresent what you are saying. So please correct me if I am wrong. Words in bold are mine. All others are yours.C-dub wrote:smokejensen wrote:Hammer, nail, head.MeMelYup wrote:We need to change Texas Constitution Bill of Rights, Sec. 23. RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS which states, "Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defense of himself or the State; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime."
Strike out "; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime."
This will bring it more in line with the United States Constitutions 2nd Amendment. "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed".
The biggest problem now, is that this entire issue and firearms in general is forefront in the news and many peoples' minds. So, when there is legislation either way, more people zero in on it and either oppose it or are in favor and few if any real discussions occur because of the considerable difference in views on the subject.
" The biggest problem now, is that this entire issue(of freedom) and firearms in general is forefront in the news and many peoples' (the collective) minds. So, when there is legislation (scribbles on paper) either way, more people (the collective) zero in on it (freedom) and either oppose it (freedom) or are in favor (of freedom) and few if any real discussions (thoughts) occur because of the considerable difference in views on the subject (of freedom/firearms)."
Let me know if I just clarified or stupified your thoughts. ;)
- Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Why exactly does Texas not have open carry?
- Replies: 126
- Views: 20933
Re: Why exactly does Texas not have open carry?
Hammer, nail, head.MeMelYup wrote:We need to change Texas Constitution Bill of Rights, Sec. 23. RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS which states, "Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defense of himself or the State; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime."
Strike out "; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime."
This will bring it more in line with the United States Constitutions 2nd Amendment. "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed".
- Fri Jan 24, 2014 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Why exactly does Texas not have open carry?
- Replies: 126
- Views: 20933
Re: Why exactly does Texas not have open carry?
One word. Fear.rp_photo wrote:Given the state's otherwise pro-gun climate and the fact that many more anti states allow open carry (at least in theory), it makes no sense at all that Texas forbids it.
I'm sure there are many ongoing discussions about this, so my apologies for any duplication.