Zee wrote:There are many, such as myself, who feel CHL is a reasonable and practical thing. Unfortunately, I plead guilty to felony theft in 1981. This was dismissed and set aside in 1983 but the way the current laws read I don't qualify for a CHL. People who accepted deferred adjudication are in the same boat. Those of us who are in this status could benefit by changes in the laws to acknowledge that our convictions have been defered or set aside. This would surely bring the numbers up of CHL and their voices. Any push for change would be appreciated.
Also, I am a Democrat. Many Democrats are shooters and CHLs. It would also get the numbers up if the stereotypes could be dropped and let us all be identified as pro-gun and responsible gun owners. No need to alienate your advocates here.
Thanks-
Zee
Indeed... many Democrats are gun owners, shooters and CHL holders. However, very few "hard left liberals" (almost always a Democrat) are supporters of gun rights. So, it might behoove the Democratic party to make a distinction between the two and maybe gain back a little control.
As far as "getting the numbers up", the application for a CHL nowhere asks your political affiliation. In other words, its up to you to decide if you want to obtain your CHL or not, the State and the DPS simply don't care if you are Democrat, Republican, Independent, or nothing at all.
I think you will find that the majority of the folks here are "Conservative" to some degree, but I don't think anyone here claims that attribute solely for "Republicans".
Welcome to the forum, we hope you will stick around and we look forward to your participation.
Flint.
