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New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:22 pm
by Charles L. Cotton
TexasFirearmsCoalition.com wrote: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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Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:30 pm
by TVGuy
Great article, read it at lunch. Thank you for writing and posting!
Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:48 pm
by joe817
TVGuy wrote:Great article, read it at lunch. Thank you for writing and posting!
Good info Charles. I hope every State Congressman, Senator, staff member, aide, etc reads the article, as this is good, valid and informative information for them to have, come decision, debate, and voting time.
Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:14 pm
by K5GU
Good job Charles! Thanks.
Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:33 pm
by RoyGBiv
“Holster” should encompass any device designed to hold a handgun securely while being carried on the body.
If a holster is required, then there should be no specified number of retention devices or features as there is no one-size-fits-all that would be appropriate throughout the State. It could also prove problematic for certain persons such as women, the elderly and those with certain medical problems like arthritis to draw from a law enforcement-style retention holster.
Plus there is the practical aspect. If a person is carrying a handgun openly in a high crime area where attempts to snatch their handgun might be greater, then they should strongly consider a true retention holster and practice accordingly. Another person living and carrying in areas where there is little if any violent crime may decide that a law enforcement-type retention holster is not needed.
Spot on. Thanks!
Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:29 pm
by Charles L. Cotton
Thanks folks.
I'm trying hard to keep my articles factual without emotional rhetoric on either side of the issue. That's the only way anyone will take the information seriously. Of course, that may not apply to those in the
What Were They Thinking!? Section, but hey, those people had it coming!
Chas.
Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:23 pm
by rbwhatever1
Awesome article. Logical, concise and very well said. I hope the Legislators have all read this and will give heed to the bottom line...
Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 7:45 am
by rogersinsel
Good article. I do hope this language gets incorporated into the final bill.
Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:36 am
by CleverNickname
Mostly unrelated, but Charles, could you add an RSS feed to texasfirearmscoalition.com for articles? I didn't see one available.
Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 11:39 am
by Charles L. Cotton
CleverNickname wrote:Mostly unrelated, but Charles, could you add an RSS feed to texasfirearmscoalition.com for articles? I didn't see one available.
I hate to admit it, but I can't figure out how to get a functioning RSS URL. The RSS feature is there and easy to activate, but I've tried various RSS URLs and none work.
Chas.
Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 2:38 pm
by nitrogen
coming out of nowhere to state i can try and help if you'd like. I deal with this crud for a living (at least for the next 4 months or so till my current position gets outsourced! LOL)
Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 2:43 pm
by Jason K
Well done!
Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:56 pm
by Charles L. Cotton
CleverNickname wrote:Mostly unrelated, but Charles, could you add an RSS feed to texasfirearmscoalition.com for articles? I didn't see one available.
I got the RSS feed set up. Thanks for reminding me about it.
Chas.
Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 10:02 am
by CleverNickname
Thanks for fixing it!
Re: New Article: Holster Requirements for Open-Carry
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:48 pm
by Maxwell
Jeez! What it takes to get a pistol out of the VM2 in the right direction is tough enough. Someone trying to pull it out from behind it just going to give me a wedgie...
OK, seriously: Great article Charles.
Max