Rex wrote:
Given that SCOTUS has said its an Individual Right....its hardly
illegal.
Gunner

It is in Texas. At least it's very questionable.
You have the right to defend YOUR life and family.
But anything beyond is going to be weighed carefully - in court.
What "is" in Texas?

Open carry? Quite legal.

Nope, not in Texas, not a handgun.


That's NOT what I meant - or said.
I said...

You have the right to defend YOUR life and family.
But anything beyond is going to be weighed carefully - in court.


CCW? Very legal.

Yep, and over 300,000 Texans do so.

If one has to employ deadly force for any reason..of course its going to
be weighed in court. And it should be.

Texas also allows one to used deadly force against just about anyone,
even if not an clear and immediate danger ...after dark.

Well, mostly. They have to be up to some mischief.


After dark - IN YOUR HOME... okie fine.
But read the fine print, kids.

If he falls backwards out the door you'd best drag his butt back in
before the police arrive.

And off your property? Out in public?
Shaky...

You better have a lot of friendly wittinesses that will testify that
your life really was in immanent danger. Not to protect property.

Or else the state of Texas may just issue you a new boyfriend...
It happens now and then...

And it's going to cost a fortune in lawyer fees.

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Richard Lamb
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