[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How Did Texas... (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 1/15/2014 3:54:56 PM EDT
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lose the right to open carry? Or did they ever have that right?
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Never really did. I do know it used to be illegal to shoot indians from streetcars. 
If I remember correctly, Washington state requries a purchase application, a waiting period with the local police chief can extend if he wants, and the police keep records of firearms purchases. Further, you cannot OC long guns. Oh, no happy siwtch allowed. (not sure about supressors) You go right ahead and compare your state to Texas. 
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| Once Jack in the Box started making Monster Tacos, the salsa would drip down on our pistols. To prevent this, we decided to wear cover shirts. And,since we are faster on the draw due to us just being Texans it all pans out in the end. Now you know the rest of the story..........you're welcome. |
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Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem is that out legislature doesn't meet very often.  Quoted:
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Reconstruction is the answer. Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem is that out legislature doesn't meet very often. I personally hardly consider a part time legislature a problem. It does make fixing outdated fuck ups more problematic and slower, but not a problem. |
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Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem is that out legislature doesn't meet very often. Quoted:
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Reconstruction is the answer. Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem is that out legislature doesn't meet very often. Reconstruction era constitution. Amend the state constitution by striking the phrase "but the legislature shall have the power to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime." The laws against open (and concealed) carry instantly become unconstitutional as a result. Anyways, that's what I'd propose if I were in the legislature. |
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I personally hardly consider a part time legislature a problem. It does make fixing outdated fuck ups more problematic and slower, but not a problem. Quoted:
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Reconstruction is the answer. Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem is that out legislature doesn't meet very often. I personally hardly consider a part time legislature a problem. It does make fixing outdated fuck ups more problematic and slower, but not a problem. I like our legislative tradition as well. I was not saying it needs to be extended. The problem is that only so many bills can reach the floor in the time frame. |
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I personally hardly consider a part time legislature a problem. It does make fixing outdated fuck ups more problematic and slower, but not a problem. Quoted:
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Reconstruction is the answer. Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem is that out legislature doesn't meet very often. I personally hardly consider a part time legislature a problem. It does make fixing outdated fuck ups more problematic and slower, but not a problem. A slow, methodical, and ineffective legislature is a damn good FEATURE of our state government. Personally, I think they should double its size and halve the number of days it meets. |
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I can open carry a M60 if I want but not a 1911  Think again... http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/01/07/gun-store-owner-arrested-for-carrying-ar-15-at-texas-mall-before-heading-to-his-business/ Most cops don't even know the law here, |
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Quoted: A slow, methodical, and ineffective legislature is a damn good FEATURE of our state government. Personally, I think they should double its size and halve the number of days it meets. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Reconstruction is the answer. Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem is that out legislature doesn't meet very often. I personally hardly consider a part time legislature a problem. It does make fixing outdated fuck ups more problematic and slower, but not a problem. A slow, methodical, and ineffective legislature is a damn good FEATURE of our state government. Personally, I think they should double its size and halve the number of days it meets. |
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Quoted: Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem is that out legislature doesn't meet very often. Quoted: Quoted: Reconstruction is the answer. Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem is that out legislature doesn't meet very often. |
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My thoughts exactly. As a GA native, I'm appalled that it doesn't bother more Texans that OC is verboten. Quoted:
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Reconstruction is the answer. Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem is that out legislature doesn't meet very often. Your opinion, very few here really care. Your state is not perfict either, you have that whole weird "unloaded and uncased to transport unless you have a permit" deal going on. |
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My thoughts exactly. As a GA native, I'm appalled that it doesn't bother more Texans that OC is verboten. Quoted:
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Reconstruction is the answer. Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem is that out legislature doesn't meet very often. There are Texans on this very website who are opposed to both unlicensed carry and open carry. Not me. Personally, I think the laws against carrying weapons should simply be repealed. Want to carry a gun? Fine. Just do it. No need to ask for anyone's permission. |
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Quoted: Your opinion, very few here really care. Quoted: My thoughts exactly. As a GA native, I'm appalled that it doesn't bother more Texans that OC is verboten. Your opinion, very few here really care. |
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My thoughts exactly. As a GA native, I'm appalled that it doesn't bother more Texans that OC is verboten. Quoted:
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Reconstruction is the answer. Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem is that out legislature doesn't meet very often. I am and I know most here are as well. |
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Did you notice that I live in TX now? It's definitely my business, and I let my state rep's know how I felt in this past legislative session. Quoted:
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My thoughts exactly. As a GA native, I'm appalled that it doesn't bother more Texans that OC is verboten.
Your opinion, very few here really care. Who is your rep? |
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Quoted: There are Texans on this very website who are opposed to both unlicensed carry and open carry. Not me. Personally, I think the laws against carrying weapons should simply be repealed. Want to carry a gun? Fine. Just do it. No need to ask for anyone's permission. |
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Texas was a Democrat state before. Dems like to yank gun rights And it will be again. Err, no. Why do people too embarrased to list their state think they are experts on Texas politics? 
The Texas house right now is composed of 126 republicans and 42 democrats. There are ENTIRE COUNTIES with not one single elected democrat and have been that way since the 70's. . Hell, most times the dem ticket is empty in a lot of places, They don't even RUN. The winner is decided by the republican primary. Oh, and the Governor? Landed 39% of the hispanic vote in the last election. As for the Libertarian party, 
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Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem great thing is that out legislature doesn't meet very often. Quoted:
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Reconstruction is the answer. Not an excuse anymore... That dog won't hunt. It will happen soon, I think. The problem great thing is that out legislature doesn't meet very often. |
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Think again... http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/01/07/gun-store-owner-arrested-for-carrying-ar-15-at-texas-mall-before-heading-to-his-business/ Most cops don't even know the law here, Quoted:
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I can open carry a M60 if I want but not a 1911 Think again... http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/01/07/gun-store-owner-arrested-for-carrying-ar-15-at-texas-mall-before-heading-to-his-business/ Most cops don't even know the law here, he will beat the rap |
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Texas was a Democrat state before. Dems like to yank gun rights And it will be again. Not anytime soon. Romney- 4,555,700 Obama(I)-3,294,440 Democrats will need YEARS to pick up over a million votes. Hell, 2012 was a LOW turnout for Republicans in Texas. Get the base fired up and it will be even further apart. |
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Not anytime soon. Romney- 4,555,700 Obama(I)-3,294,440 Democrats will need YEARS to pick up over a million votes. Hell, 2012 was a LOW turnout for Republicans in Texas. Get the base fired up and it will be even further apart. Quoted:
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Texas was a Democrat state before. Dems like to yank gun rights And it will be again. Not anytime soon. Romney- 4,555,700 Obama(I)-3,294,440 Democrats will need YEARS to pick up over a million votes. Hell, 2012 was a LOW turnout for Republicans in Texas. Get the base fired up and it will be even further apart. Facts do not matter to these people. Just allow them to wallow in their ignorance proudly. |
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From my past reading it was mostly due to Jim Crow laws...after all you couldn't have all those freedmen wandering around with arms. Gotta pass a law that applies to all but is only enforced against specific groups. Then the 1973 law or revision. A true Texas historian will be in to clear it up. |
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From my past reading it was mostly due to Jim Crow laws...after all you couldn't have all those freedmen wandering around with arms. Gotta pass a law that applies to all but is only enforced against specific groups. Then the 1973 law or revision. A true Texas historian will be in to clear it up. Two already did.
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Quoted: I can open carry a M60 if I want but not a 1911 Technically carrying the NFA registered full auto M60 is grounds for arrest in Texas. The law is NFA registration is a defense to prosecution, not a protection from arrest. So yes you can legally carry it, but a cop can legally arrest you for doing it. |
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From my past reading it was mostly due to Jim Crow laws...after all you couldn't have all those freedmen wandering around with arms. Gotta pass a law that applies to all but is only enforced against specific groups. Then the 1973 law or revision. A true Texas historian will be in to clear it up. <-- mostly late Spanish period, early Mexican and revolutionary Texas, but a historian nonetheless. |