"What Effect will Open Carry have on the Crime Rates in Texas? | Gun News and Reviews - South..."

We get closer to Open Carry in Texas, and I still hear people talking like there is going to be blood in the streets AGAIN. Never mind it didn't happen in 1995 when we got Concealed Carry. Or that the people now allowed to Open Carry are the same Law Abiding Citizens who could Concealed Carry until now. ANd the fact that some retailers are jumping on the bandwagon doesn't help either. Here is why Open Carry will have no impact on crime rates in Texas
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"Lethal force is a last resort – Gun Nuts Media"

I have to say I agree with this article. Especially in light of the recent spate of people using firearms in public to solve what are probably relatively minor arguments. As a Texas CHL holder (soon to be License to Carry), I feel the same way. I will not draw my weapon unless I am prepared to USE my weapon. And I will not USE my weapon onless someone is in danger of losing their life, or greivous boldily injury. You can't be unsure about the situation. You can think, "I wonder what this guy is going to do?". Every time you draw your weapon, someone could die. So you better be sure it is the only answer. If you do not have an almost instant fear for your life, then you do not have reason to even draw your firearm, let alone use it.
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"NRA-ILA | Texas Attorney General Releases Numerous Opinions Affecting Carry Licensees; Open..."

The NRA Institute for Legislative Action publish a good review of some of the salient points of the new Texas License to Carry laws. Yup, as of Jan 1 it is no longer called a Concealed Handgun License.
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"Last Minute Stocking Stuffers for the Shooter | Gun News and Reviews - South Texas Armory Blog"

Ho, Ho, Ho.... Some last minute ideas you can pick up locally for the shooters you know..
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"Open Carry – Personal Security or Political Statement? | Gun News and Reviews - South Texas..."

How do you feel about the Jan 1 2016 changes to Texas Open Carry laws?
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"Should Terrorists Be Able to Buy Guns? » Gun News and Reviews – South Texas Armory Blog"

A little commentary on the idea of banning people on the No Fly List from buying guns. Might SEEM logical, but there is a bigger issue at risk here.
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