The Purpose of the Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms

Second Amendment to the United States Constitution The first section explains why I (Cody Cofer) thought about writing this post. If you can make it through my thoughts in the first section, the rest is actually pretty good stuff on the Second Amendment. Always remember, regardless of your politics, life style, or nationality, if you find yourself at odds with the government, you can call me! Learn about Texas Open Carry Laws The Strangest Things On social media, usually the same people that post, “I LOVE MY GUNS!” also post “I BACK THE BLUE!” These “Posters” confuse me. The fundamental idea behind the right to bear arms is that citizens must have the means to keep their government in check

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Can I carry a gun on a college campus in Texas?

Packing Heat On Campus: Can I carry a gun on a college campus in Texas? Shots rang out for 96 minutes, killing 16 and wounding more than 30. The day was August 1, 1966, where a student, 25-year-old Charles Whitman, engaged in a rifle-shooting spree from the top of the clock tower at the University of Texas in Austin. Now, exactly fifty years to the day, a new campus carry law will take effect on August 1, 2016, permitting students with a concealed handgun license (CHL) to carry guns on public Texas college and university campus grounds and buildings. SB 11 – “Texas Campus Carry” Law The new law will permit individuals who have obtained a CHL to carry their

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Is it illegal to have a gun in the car in texas?

Can I have a gun in my car in Texas? Post updated on October 24, 2015 Yes. BUT not like in the picture above! The Texas Motorist Protection Act (HB 1815), effective as of September 1, 2007, permits any law-abiding Texas resident the legal right to carry a handgun inside their motor vehicle in Texas without a CHL (Concealed Handgun License) or any other permit. As long as you are legally permitted to own a firearm and the vehicle belongs to you, then the answer is yes; you may have a gun, loaded or unloaded, in your vehicle in the state of Texas. But… We know. There is always a “but”. Nothing is ever that easy when dealing with criminal

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