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SB11 by Sen. Birdwell is drawing a lot of attention this session, as well it should. Unfortunately, much of the attention is coming from people and organizations for whom truth and accuracy are not attributes they hold dear. SB11 is the so-called “campus-carry” Bill, but it would be more accurately described as a “carry handguns in college buildings” bill because it is already legal to carry handguns all over college and university campuses. One simply cannot carry them in school buildings. This fact is more than trivia, it proves that the dire predictions coming from opponents of SB11 are nothing more than lies coming from people who do not feel constrained by the truth.

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Through An Officer’s Eyes

Real world impact of open-carry on peace officer’s

Senate Bill 17 by Sen. Estes would remove the requirement that Texas Concealed Handgun Licensees keep their self-defense handguns concealed. The Bill was considered in a public hearing in the Senate State Affairs Committee on February 12, 2015, along with SB11, the so-called campus-carry Bill. Some of the testimony given was given by police officers and sheriffs as well as well as a representative of the Sheriffs Association of Texas. This article will focus on SB17 (open—carry) and its impact on Texas peace officers.

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Holster Requirements for Open-Carry

Why do some open-carry bills talk about holsters?

While the hot-button issue dealing with open-carry bills is licensed open-carry v. so-called “constitutional carry,” there is another issue that concerns gun owners who may choose to carry a handgun openly in the event it becomes legal in Texas. At issue is whether to require that a holster be used and, if so, to what degree should Texas law specify the retention features a holster must incorporate. Folks who do not carry a concealed handgun on a regular basis may find this to be an insignificant point to generate much debate, but they would be mistaken.

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  • HB2405: Guts TPC §30.06 +

    HB2405 is scheduled for a public hearing tomorrow, April 7th. Oppose this terrible bill!!! Please call every member of the Read More
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    Creates a fine for the posting of unenforceable §30.06 signs by governmental entities and agencies. Position on Bill: Support! Senator Read More
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  • Speaker Bonnen's Betrayal of Texas Gun-Owners +

    Newly elected Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Republican Dennis Bonnen, campaigned as a pro-Second Amendment candidate. However, actions Read More
  • Let's Really Protect Our Schools +

    Although I have been in the political and legislative arenas for almost all of my adult life, I am not Read More
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    HB987 by Rep. Rafael Anchia (D, F-) has the full support of violent criminals. Representative Rafael Anchia’s HB987 (2017) is Read More
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    I use Dillon XL650 presses and I don't use the powder-check add-on. I didn't get it primarily because of reports Read More
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    The term “national reciprocity” refers to a federal law requiring all states to recognize licenses or permits issued by other Read More
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    By Charles L. Cotton Occasionally it is necessary to pass a bill not to change the law, but to clarify Read More
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