Blues Man
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Not really. in most states all you have to do is sit through the NRA basic handgun safety course.I respect those who have been licensed to carry a concealed. Weapon. They are trained, know the laws, know how to act responsiblyYou worry over nothing.I can see you not wanting to register or have a permit for a handgun.
But do you really think people should run around with a handgun without any training?
Not training on how to load it, aim and pull the trigger but safety training on how to safely store your handgun so children cannot get it, how to handle conflicts while you are carrying a gun, what the law is on self defense and castle doctrine, when it is proper to fire?
Now I know all you gun owners out there know all the rules. But do you trust others running around with a handgun and no training?
Texans can carry handguns without a license or training starting Sept. 1, after Gov. Greg Abbott signs permitless carry bill into law
Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.www.texastribune.org
The facts are that people who have been legally carrying concealed weapons are rarely involved in accidental shootings in public and they also happen to be some of the most law abiding people in the country. There is no reason to think gun owners that open carry are any more of a danger.
Personally I prefer to carry a concealed weapon because I don't want to draw attention to myself
That is why I question Texas allowing anyone to carry a handgun with no training whatsoever
And you as a citizen are responsible for knowing your state gun laws anyway.