VIDEO: On the Texas Open Carry Law — will Florida be next?

On New Year’s Day, Texas became the 45th state to legalize carrying a pistol in plain sight. It’s the first time since 1871 that licensed gun users in Texas are allowed to carry a holstered pistol in public.

Rick Jervis from USA Today reports:

The laws have sparked heated debate between supporters, who say the visible firearms could deter crime and mass shooters, and opponents who claim guns in eateries and college campuses upset otherwise peaceful environments. Businesses such as Target, Whole Foods and Whataburger have opted not to allow firearms on their Texas premises. Gun-rights advocates have threatened boycotts on businesses that don’t allow guns.

Click here for frequently asked questions about the Texas open carry law.

Please watch this short Washington Post/Reuters video on the Texas open carry law.

The Florida legislature is considering an open carry bill – House Bill 0163. President Obama’s Executive Order on guns may provide political impetus to this bill.

It is making its way through the various committees. We shall see if it reaches the Florida House and Senate floors for a vote. The bill will give Florida concealed carry permit holders further protection from arrest for inadvertent exposure of their weapon, should the bill pass.

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