i just wish we would leagalize the constitution then we would not have this issue.
Open carry would be really nice in a lot of situations and having that right restored would be a very good start in the right direction.
my thoughts exactly definately dont want some nut job open carrying just because now he can. This is kind of a hard subject as you have licensed conceal carry holders who have already taken a class and went through the motions to be completely legal. If this bill gets passed it should be somewhat of the same way to get your conceal carry i believe solely for the fact to deter the goofballs and maybe even be more acceptable by the general public that dont like firearms.
I'll be getting my CCW regardless just my thoughts on the subject.
I know a few people with their CCW that make me worry! I wish they would make the class a little harder than it is
Very good to know about Rep. Tibbs... thanks for posting that response!
Gotta send off some emails tonight.
Gotta send off some emails tonight.
While I would likely never opt to carry openly, I am in full support of this bill becoming law for reasons that have already been articulated in this thread. I'm pretty careful about maintaining concealment, but I'd hate for the wind to get me in trouble. I've signed the petition (#5633), and I'll be contacting my legislators.
I am all for open carry...I am though sick and tired of the government feeling like they need to license us for everything we do. yes there needs to be some form of checks so you dont have some goof ball wack job carrying. But would love to see the government GET OUT of my business
The second amendment is the only permit we should need. Me personally I am more worried about wannabe gangsters, drug dealers and nut jobs than law abiding citizens with CCLs.
Just remember it was Tibbs who buried the bill last session. Despite what she may have said in emails or letters about defending the 2A, when she had an opportunity, she begged off quoting "further study". That's your sign. Further study of....what?
Edit: House leadership did NOT like this bill. Probably still don't.
Edit: House leadership did NOT like this bill. Probably still don't.
House leadership is predominantly Republican in Oklahoma. Not that I expect people to tow party line, but I'd be surprised if there weren't some gun rights' advocates among the bunch.
And if they don't like the bill, it's our job to be a bug in their ear to remind them to either pass it anyways, as this is a right that should never have been taken away to begin with, or to write a bill that will re-establish our rights while making them happy at the same time.
Sent off my letter to Rep. Tibbs today. Spent a lot of time trying to draft it to sound just right.
