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Old August 17, 2010, 10:16 PM   #6
JohnKSa
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I don't agree with checking on cops attitudes on anything. There are a minority of cops out there who are against a citizen carrying any firearm at all and will cause the most hassle possible when they discover any gun being carried by a citizen, regardless of a permit...
Then, for those who wish to avoid a hassle, it makes a lot of sense to check with the cops in the area.

I agree that LEs are not always a good source for information on what is legal and what is not. On the other hand, if you plan to do something like carry a rifle openly (which is perfectly legal in TX, by the way) it would make sense to find out if your face is likely to get to visit the pavement when the local cops respond to the MWAG call or if they're just going to calmly approach you and ask you what's up.

A phone call also offers an opportunity to help educate the local LE on the topic at hand--as long as it is handled diplomatically.
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