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<blockquote data-quote="iRIGHTi" data-source="post: 1525028" data-attributes="member: 325"><p>Well now that the legislators have canned our one shot at any semblance of open carry, what is the next step? Yes, I realize we need to vote some folks out and some are, fortunately, term limited but really, what is the next step? All gun owners and advocates of the 2A right the Supreme Court has ruled an individual right need to get our collective ducks in a row and work together. Yes, that includes that rifle group too!</p><p></p><p>The Constitution of both the United States and Oklahoma guarantee the right to keep and bear arms and most of us will agree that we need to be able to exercise that right unfettered and without taxes or fees. So how do we get there? One issue that seemed to cause heartburn with the Senate bill to allow anyone to open carry was the fact that the legislation wasn't exactly in line with current federal law. If you are over the age of 18 you can buy a rifle or shotgun but not a handgun. Perhaps, the next attempt should reconcile this difference and allow open carry of pistols only by those over the age of 21.</p><p></p><p>Another issue that came up was that some felt that open carry should require a holster with some level of retention. Nowhere did I see anyone mention the fact that concealed carry licensees are allowed to carry now without any level of retention albeit concealed. The truth is that most folks with practice or proper training could draw from a retention holster with almost the same ease as one without retention.</p><p></p><p>While I am certain that there are those who will have the opinion that open carry isn't necessary, I would prefer to have the individual freedom to make that decision for myself. Hopefully even those who don't feel it is necessary or proper will have enough respect for those who would like the opportunity to make that decision to support them in their quest for their constitutional right. If we are complacent and don't make phone calls and send emails to our representatives in government and voice our desire for our right or support the quest of our fellow shooter for that right, we dishonor all those who have ever served,fought for or paid the ultimate price to gain and defend those freedoms. </p><p></p><p>I guess I'll end my rant but if we band together and work together toward a common goal there is little that we cannot achieve. Thoughts?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="iRIGHTi, post: 1525028, member: 325"] Well now that the legislators have canned our one shot at any semblance of open carry, what is the next step? Yes, I realize we need to vote some folks out and some are, fortunately, term limited but really, what is the next step? All gun owners and advocates of the 2A right the Supreme Court has ruled an individual right need to get our collective ducks in a row and work together. Yes, that includes that rifle group too! The Constitution of both the United States and Oklahoma guarantee the right to keep and bear arms and most of us will agree that we need to be able to exercise that right unfettered and without taxes or fees. So how do we get there? One issue that seemed to cause heartburn with the Senate bill to allow anyone to open carry was the fact that the legislation wasn't exactly in line with current federal law. If you are over the age of 18 you can buy a rifle or shotgun but not a handgun. Perhaps, the next attempt should reconcile this difference and allow open carry of pistols only by those over the age of 21. Another issue that came up was that some felt that open carry should require a holster with some level of retention. Nowhere did I see anyone mention the fact that concealed carry licensees are allowed to carry now without any level of retention albeit concealed. The truth is that most folks with practice or proper training could draw from a retention holster with almost the same ease as one without retention. While I am certain that there are those who will have the opinion that open carry isn't necessary, I would prefer to have the individual freedom to make that decision for myself. Hopefully even those who don't feel it is necessary or proper will have enough respect for those who would like the opportunity to make that decision to support them in their quest for their constitutional right. If we are complacent and don't make phone calls and send emails to our representatives in government and voice our desire for our right or support the quest of our fellow shooter for that right, we dishonor all those who have ever served,fought for or paid the ultimate price to gain and defend those freedoms. I guess I'll end my rant but if we band together and work together toward a common goal there is little that we cannot achieve. Thoughts? [/QUOTE]
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