Texas Gets Ready To Allow Unlicensed Carrying Of Handguns

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[–]PatsyStone 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I'm actually happy with the CCL system Texas had.

It made sure people not only understood their legal responsibilities and safety requirements, but necessitated them being introduced into a local circle of firearm enthusiasts who could sort of serve as a check on bad behavior.

There's an entire etiquette around handguns that I feel people need to be trained in before they can be trusted to carry one around.

[–]StrategicTactic 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

The system we had was a joke. I have had three people I work with get CCLs in the past two years, and each reported stupid stuff happening at the class. Just as an example, one said there was a father/son duo who came in with loaded guns, no holsters or bags to carry them in. Another had a guy do two "misfires". There were no failures in the classes, because the salaries of the teachers depend on the reports of the class. Can't fail a guy and expect a good grade, so everyone always passes.

The licenses have become just another monetary barrier to owning and operating a firearm. The classes will still be available, and more likely will have more responsible people in them now as they will be voluntary and not compulsory.

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That is an excellent point, I have never heard of anyone failing those classes.