Handgun/Revolver laws

bullethole1 · July 29, 2011, 01:44 PM

Whats wrong with a regular citizen having their firearm in a belt holster? I think the government needs to pass a law that allows this because I dont see nothing wrong with it.

Webleymkv · July 29, 2011, 07:19 PM

If you're talking about open, rather than concealed carry, then several states already allow that. My home state of Indiana allows open carry as no distinction is made between open and concealed carry (we simply have a "License to Carry a Handgun"). Many other states even allow open carry without a license, but require one for CC. Other states still ban OC all together. Like CC, it's really a state-by-state thing.

armoredman · July 29, 2011, 08:33 PM

Arizona has had open carry legal since we became a state, 99 years ago. We are now a Constitutional Carry state, open or concealed, no permit required. And the last thing we need is a federal law saying it's OK...anything the government gives you permission for is no longer a right, but a privilege. We need more states to recognize the right to carry, which is coming as the Heller and MacDonald decisions are being applied.

Jim March · July 29, 2011, 08:33 PM

I spent a week in Texas just over a year ago, hanging out with some politically active conservatives.

Their opinion was that open carry was wrong for Texas, because if somebody with the wrong skin color did so it would cause a major freakout.

I assure you, that was actually their opinion.

Sigh.

**Aguila Blanca** · July 29, 2011, 09:46 PM

???

People with blue skin aren't supposed to carry WEEpons? Who'd a thunk it?

BarryLee · July 29, 2011, 11:34 PM

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Their opinion was that open carry was wrong for Texas, because if somebody with the wrong skin color did so it would cause a major freakout.

That is sad I always thought that we as a society would outgrow this crap in my lifetime, but the older I get the less faith I have. I guess the bottom line is ignorant people raise ignorant kids and perverted values go on. While there are valid issue on both sides of the open carry debate race is absolutely not one of them.

Also, wanted to add you can open carry in Georgia - Y'all come.

bullethole1 · July 30, 2011, 12:35 AM

Wow ,I didnt know that about the other states. I guess in Texas you cant legally do so?

Glenn E. Meyer · July 30, 2011, 09:23 AM

Oh, for God's Sake.

Closed.

July 29, 2011, 01:44 PM	#1
bullethole1 Junior member Join Date: June 8, 2011 Location: San Antonio , Texas Posts: 253	Handgun/Revolver laws Whats wrong with a regular citizen having their firearm in a belt holster? I think the government needs to pass a law that allows this because I dont see nothing wrong with it.

July 29, 2011, 08:33 PM	#4
Jim March Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 1999 Location: Pittsburg, CA, USA Posts: 7,417	I spent a week in Texas just over a year ago, hanging out with some politically active conservatives. Their opinion was that open carry was wrong for Texas, because if somebody with the wrong skin color did so it would cause a major freakout. I assure you, that was actually their opinion. Sigh. __________________ Jim March

July 30, 2011, 09:23 AM	#8
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Oh, for God's Sake. Closed. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

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July 29, 2011, 07:19 PM	#2
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	If you're talking about open, rather than concealed carry, then several states already allow that. My home state of Indiana allows open carry as no distinction is made between open and concealed carry (we simply have a "License to Carry a Handgun"). Many other states even allow open carry without a license, but require one for CC. Other states still ban OC all together. Like CC, it's really a state-by-state thing.

July 29, 2011, 08:33 PM	#3
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,295	Arizona has had open carry legal since we became a state, 99 years ago. We are now a Constitutional Carry state, open or concealed, no permit required. And the last thing we need is a federal law saying it's OK...anything the government gives you permission for is no longer a right, but a privilege. We need more states to recognize the right to carry, which is coming as the Heller and MacDonald decisions are being applied.

July 29, 2011, 09:46 PM	#5
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,457	??? People with blue skin aren't supposed to carry WEEpons? Who'd a thunk it?

July 30, 2011, 12:35 AM	#7
bullethole1 Junior member Join Date: June 8, 2011 Location: San Antonio , Texas Posts: 253	Wow ,I didnt know that about the other states. I guess in Texas you cant legally do so?