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It does absolutely no good to say "I'm not advocating unlawful conduct," then go on to talk about how minor a Class C violation is in the grand scheme of things. Doing so violates Rule 4 because, taken in context, the post as a whole delivers precisely that message. Stop it now! This is the very last warning on this issue.

Lest someone think I'm overreacting, please recall the incredibly stupid comment made by Rep. Stickland during the session. Someone wrote a post or article asking if the Dutton Amendment to HB910 gave us "back door constitutional carry" because LEOs wouldn't be able to ask anyone for a license. Stickland responded with a smile saying "who do you think gave them the idea?" His comment was a major reason we saw a huge outcry against the Dutton Amendment because anti-gunners picked it up and it was all over the Internet. The Forum will not be the source for more anti-gun/anti-LTC garbage.

Chas.

thetexan wrote:But, I've got to wonder. . . . Why hasn't something like this already been done, or has it?

This is pure speculation on my part, but experienced activists know that the only thing worse than not starting a grassroots campaign is starting one and having only a minuscule response. I'm reminded of the old Lone Star CDL group that called for an open-carry demonstration at the Capitol. Three people showed up and they couldn't find each other.

Chas.

thetexan wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:I have two questions and one observation.

Q: The subject line is vague. Are you talking about §30.06 signs, §30.07 signs, or both?
Q: Are you suggesting that the Forum be the website for this information?

If I were a business owner who receive these letters, I'd look to my income statement to see if I was losing business. That would determine my response.
Chas.

Either sign. And no not this site. I was merely suggesting that some sort of web site or technology could be used effectively to facilitate the process of having individuals send letters individually or collectively. For example as the repository for the downloadable letter or collections of member names who wish too participate etc.

Then I think your effort will be a waste of time because most gun owners aren't adverse to a company posting a §30.07 sign. Look at the results of my poll here on the Forum were over 90% said they will still eat at Whataburger in spite of their open-carry prohibition. If you were to limit it to businesses posting §30.06 signs, you would have a much larger percentage of LTCs willing to participate.

I have no idea if Russell would be interested, but if http://www.texas3006.com would add a feature to automatically send a canned email to a business when it is listed on the website, that might be a good way to notify them that their gun ban is being seen by many thousands of LTCs in Texas. The automated email could contain information about our track record, eligibility requirements, etc. This would require the person posting the location to include a valid email so Russell wouldn't have to find them and enter the data.

Chas.

I have two questions and one observation.

Q: The subject line is vague. Are you talking about §30.06 signs, §30.07 signs, or both?
Q: Are you suggesting that the Forum be the website for this information?

If I were a business owner who receive these letters, I'd look to my income statement to see if I was losing business. That would determine my response.
Chas.