Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Hi! Can I get some feedback about this 911 video in Houston about open carry? [View all]beemer27
(463 posts)If you feel uncomfortable after watching the video, perhaps this is not a place for you to move to. The people on the street were making a political point, and some other people felt threatened by their presence. The cop did an excellent job of defusing the situation. But before you make up your mind in the matter, consider that you will find people walking on the street making a statement or political point in every city in the US. Not many of these involve firearms. Only you can assess your feelings in this matter. I have known many Texans, and, in my experience, they were all at ease around firearms. It is part of their culture and none of them were dangerous or reckless with guns. As our nation grows, it is getting harder and harder to find a "native" of any state. Most of us have moved from our home state to another. As a result, there will be people who were raised around firearms, and there will be people who were brought up in an environment were any firearm was considered something to be feared. As these two groups encounter each other there will be some unease, and situations like this. We also have open carry in Oklahoma. You will occasionally see someone with a pistol on their belt shopping in the local stores. I have never seen any problem with the practice, and have never seen anyone who complained about it. If the firearm is open or concealed makes little difference. If the person carrying is responsible, there is nothing to worry about. If they aren't, the police will take care of them in short order. Good luck with your decision.