Category Archives: Open Carry
New Michigan law will change rules regarding open carry
Many permit holders in Michigan are excited about the Senate passage of SB 59. But it has also generated a great deal of controversy and concern amongst open carry advocates. So what exactly does the bill do? Let’s see if … Continue reading
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Jacquielynn Floyd column in Dallas Morning News continues attack on open carry
The Dallas Morning News seems to have appointed themselves the official platform for those who oppose open carry in Texas. Following on the heels of an editorial earlier in the week, Jacquielynn Floyd used her column to bemoan the fact … Continue reading
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Fox News Austin covers proposed Texas open carry bill
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Author of Texas concealed carry law supports open carry
Jerry Patterson, current Land Commissioner of Texas and 2014 candidate for Lt. Governor, was in the Texas Senate in 1995 when he wrote and helped shepherd the Texas concealed carry law. And now he is speaking out about open carry. … Continue reading
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Dallas Morning News editorial attacks open carry
The Dallas Morning News has come out swinging against the idea of Texans being allowed to open carry. Despite the fact that the proposal currently on the table by Texarkana Republican George Lavender would only allow open carry by those … Continue reading
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Open carry is leading in the polls in Texas
In the wake of the recent announcement by Texarkana Republican George Lavender that he wants Texas to become the next open carry state, the media is starting to take notice. Lubbock radio station KFYO has posted a poll with the … Continue reading
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Will Texas be the next open carry state?
Texas will be the next open carry state if Representative George Lavender has anything to say about it. The Texarkana Republican says he will push for a bill in the upcoming 2013 session. Under the bill proposed by Rep. Lavender, … Continue reading
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Oklahoma man arrested for open carrying at polling place
News9.com – Oklahoma City, OK – News, Weather, Video and Sports | However, the statute under which he is charged is silent as to polling places. § 21-1277(A)(1) only bans carry in “Any structure, building, or office space which is … Continue reading
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Philly Police Harrassing Open Carrier Caught on Tape
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Overland Park Kansas Seeks AG Schmidt’s Advice on Open Carry
The City of Overland Park Kansas has been considering adding more stringent requirements for open carry including mandatory training. However, in the face of a threatened lawsuit by the Libertarian Party of Kansas and other pro-gun groups, the City has … Continue reading
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