It’s gonna be gun tot’in time in Texas. When the governor signs off an open carry bill, about January, those that posses a concealed carry license, will be able to walk down the street with a big old Colt 45, just like in the old west. While opponents of the measure assure everyone there will be gunfights in the streets, it ain’t gonna happen. However, for licensed carriers, there are some things to consider before strapping on your Wyatt Earp six shooter.
First there is the issue of why would anyone want to display a gun in public. All that will get you is attention that you don’t want. And, if you happen to be in a place that is about to be robbed, you become target number uno. Secondly, so long as your legal weapon is concealed, the bad guys don’t know you have it, and the good guys don’t get all upset. And, if the police are called out where you are present, you become a suspect, instantly, until proven innocent.
Because businesses can prohibit the carrying of firearms, there will likely be a host of signs that go up, where before a licensee could carry with no problem.
Under the proposed legislation, if you have a concealed weapon, a.k.a. gun, and it is accidentally revealed, you don’t have to prove that you didn’t display the gun as a threat to someone. That’s the only positive I’ve seen so far.
Personally, I don’t want anyone to know when I am carrying a gun.
As long as I know, that’s enough.
PMO
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