Rights for me but not for thee! HB 560 fading, HB 873 alive?

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Don't California our gun laws! Exemptions and special privileges for LEOs (even when not on duty) is the defining characteristic of California's gun laws.

For instance, the vast majority of handgun models owned by Texans cannot legally be sold by an FFL to a non-LEO in California (this includes any new semi-auto handgun model launched after May 2013).
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tx85 wrote:Don't California our gun laws! Exemptions and special privileges for LEOs (even when not on duty) is the defining characteristic of California's gun laws.
And Chicago.
And New York.
And Washington DC.

Do you really have that many carpetbaggers in the Texas legislature?

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He then asked them why they were even carrying a gun, "Are you going to throw it at them?" This trooper was not happy. He went on to ask what they were going to do if they saw an LEO that needed help?
Be a good witness and call 911. That's what mere citizens are supposed to do, right? It's not a batman license, remember, officer?

Funny how they want you to be ready to jump in if THEY need the help...
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Man from Nantucket wrote:
tx85 wrote:Don't California our gun laws! Exemptions and special privileges for LEOs (even when not on duty) is the defining characteristic of California's gun laws.
And Chicago.
And New York.
And Washington DC.

Do you really have that many carpetbaggers in the Texas legislature?
And the United States... LEOSA

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Don't urinate on my back and try to tell me it's raining!

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flechero wrote:
He then asked them why they were even carrying a gun, "Are you going to throw it at them?" This trooper was not happy. He went on to ask what they were going to do if they saw an LEO that needed help?
Be a good witness and call 911. That's what mere citizens are supposed to do, right?
After hearing the anti gun half truths and outright lies from LE groups this legislative session, I will mind my own business if I see their members having a roadside disagreement with #BLM. I used to be pro law enforcement, but there's only so much "us versus them" rhetoric a man can take.
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This bill seems to be addressing a problem that doesn't exist. I've yet to be banned from carrying off-duty. Although I only carry concealed. The Texas Legislature should focus on extending the rights of the people and not the rights of those who can carry virtually anywhere already.
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ninjabread wrote:
flechero wrote:
He then asked them why they were even carrying a gun, "Are you going to throw it at them?" This trooper was not happy. He went on to ask what they were going to do if they saw an LEO that needed help?
Be a good witness and call 911. That's what mere citizens are supposed to do, right?
After hearing the anti gun half truths and outright lies from LE groups this legislative session, I will mind my own business if I see their members having a roadside disagreement with #BLM. I used to be pro law enforcement, but there's only so much "us versus them" rhetoric a man can take.
Unfortunately the police chiefs and police unions get to speak on behalf of all off their members. I would venture to guess that most of the members probably would prefer that they did not. By and large, LEOs are the good guys, even if the people who represent them are not...
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allisji wrote:
ninjabread wrote:
flechero wrote:
He then asked them why they were even carrying a gun, "Are you going to throw it at them?" This trooper was not happy. He went on to ask what they were going to do if they saw an LEO that needed help?
Be a good witness and call 911. That's what mere citizens are supposed to do, right?
After hearing the anti gun half truths and outright lies from LE groups this legislative session, I will mind my own business if I see their members having a roadside disagreement with #BLM. I used to be pro law enforcement, but there's only so much "us versus them" rhetoric a man can take.
Unfortunately the police chiefs and police unions get to speak on behalf of all off their members. I would venture to guess that most of the members probably would prefer that they did not. By and large, LEOs are the good guys, even if the people who represent them are not...
Very good point. People need to consider there is usually a huge difference in attitude/opinion between the rank and file officers and the chiefs and union leadership. It's important to not project the attitudes and opinions of one on the other.
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Their silence is deafening. When they need help, they should expect the same in return.
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While police chiefs are appointed, the leaders of police unions are not. From CLEAT's website:
CLEAT is led by officers elected by the members of CLEAT. All members may vote and seek elected office within the organization.

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1911 10MM wrote:Don't urinate on my back and try to tell me it's raining!
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tx85 wrote:While police chiefs are appointed, the leaders of police unions are not. From CLEAT's website:
CLEAT is led by officers elected by the members of CLEAT. All members may vote and seek elected office within the organization.
Look at their bylaws and see how the union performs the election. They may only be electing a group of officers from 2 or more groups chosen by the existing leadership. This is a common union tactic so they can claim to be fairly elected while there is nothing fair about it.
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