Gov. Perry wants total gun freedom story at 10

O6nop · Post by **O6nop** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:52 pm

Watch KXAN tonight for this, just saw it on the news previews.

http://www.kxan.com/global/story.asp?s=6449437

Perry Calls For Gun-Toting Freedom In Texas

April 30, 2007 08:31 PM
While people across the country have called for gun control in the wake of Virginia Tech, Gov. Rick Perry called for gun freedom Monday.

Perry met with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, who is traveling the country to decide how the government can prepare schools for these types of situations.

Perry said Texas should consider allowing licensed, law-abiding citizens to carry their authorized weapon anywhere in the state.

"Whether it's on a college campus or wherever, and frankly, I think it's time for our citizens to be able to protect themselves," Perry said. "The last time I checked, putting up a sign that says, 'Don't bring your gun in here,' for someone who has ill intent on their mind, they could (not) care less."

Frost · Post by **Frost** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:06 pm

This is the only thing that makes sense in my mind. I hope this goes somewhere.

I will definately be writing my rep on this one. Something i do less often then i should.

lrb111 · Post by **lrb111** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:11 pm

...and the whole choir sang, "AMEN!!!"

jrosto · Post by **jrosto** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:11 pm

Excellent!

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:13 pm

too.

Photoman · Post by **Photoman** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:13 pm

Wow! Is that the latest excerpt from a New York Times bestseller fiction book?!?!

Post by **Skiprr** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:18 pm

Governor, your legacy awaits. Press on!

kauboy · Post by **kauboy** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:22 pm

This is great news. Hey, is anyone else having trouble viewing the video about it?

Renegade · Post by **Renegade** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:26 pm

Well what are we waiting for????

The legislature is in session, submit a bill and get in on his desk already!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a tremendous opportunity.

JLaw · Post by **JLaw** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:29 pm

This is good news.

JLaw

frankie_the_yankee · Post by **frankie_the_yankee** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:30 pm

I don't agree with some things he has proposed in the past, but there's not the slightest doubt that Gov. Perry has been one of the best friends that Texas gun owners have ever had.

He has never failed to sign a pro gun rights bill. And he has done everything possible to establish reciprocity with as many states as possible.

His position on this issue (getting rid of gun-free zones) shows a degree of common sense and candor that is very rare among politicians these days.

In my mind, his stock just went WAY up.

Post by **carlson1** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:30 pm

WOW!

It is about time.

O6nop · Post by **O6nop** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:36 pm

kauboy wrote:This is great news. Hey, is anyone else having trouble viewing the video about it?

I opened the video up but basically, it is just Gov. Rick saying exactly what's in the article.
I hope there's a little more on the news tonight and maybe more positive response tomorrow from our legislators.

Is it possible it could happen this session??

Mike from Texas · Post by **Mike from Texas** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:36 pm

Sweet! Way to go Rick! I just hope he can get enough support tomake it go somewhere.

tornado · Post by **tornado** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:51 pm

Bring it on. Then the next thing to work toward will be making CHL holders a protected class so you couldn't be fired for carrying at work.

(no CHL yet, but making plans)