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The Annoyed Man wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

Don't attack anyone mentioned in this press release! I want pro-gun bills to pass far more than I want to provide a venting opportunity.

Chas.

You got it! Charles, as a practical matter if you are free to discuss it, I have two questions:

(1) Would Texas continue to issue LTC's for those that want them for reciprocity purposes, like Arizona does for instance?

(2) How would passage of Constitutional Carry affect 30.06/30.07 issues, which specifically apply to licensed individuals?

Thanks for all the work you're doing!!

HB1911 seeks to bring handgun carry in line with long gun carry and restore Texas Citizens right to carry a handgun without a license.

• HB1911 does not expand who can carry, only where they can carry. Millions of unlicensed Texans carry handguns lawfully in their vehicle every day. We are only expanding where they can carry.

• Must meet eligibility requirements in 411.172(a)(2)-(10), Government Code in HB1911 in order to carry unlicensed. This brings licensed and unlicensed carry on even footing without having extra eligibility burdens on citizens to exercise their right to carry a handgun just like they can carry a long gun today.

• 30.05 is amended to include exemption for lawful unlicensed carry of a handgun.

• 30.08 addition will empower businesses to choose who they let carry on their property.

• 30.06 and 30.07 are maintained for license holders.

• TABC “blue” signs are eliminated while maintaining the restriction of carrying into 51% establishments.
• Unlicensed carriers will be able to carry everywhere licensed holders can except for

college campuses. Citizens will still need and license to carry (LTC) to conceal carry on

college campuses.

• Confirms State Preemption to unlicensed carry of handguns.

• Extends accidental carry at airport security to unlicensed carriers.

• Licensing is maintained as optional.

• HB1911 puts a protection in place for license holders to be able to petition a court to keep
their license. If the only reason someone has their license to carry suspended or denied is that are charged only with a crime and not convicted, they can petition a judge. A judge will look at the totality of the circumstances and render his decision based on that as to whether a person can carry with a license until a ruling is made on their charges. This is due process and has been lacking far to long for Texans.