Yeah. 4 and 5 are going to be problems. I’m not white (nor am I black) and I’ve been repeatedly profiled by law enforcement while literally doing nothing wrong. It’s not fun; while I’m okay with including this as a temporary measure to get Constitutional Carry implemented, that needs to go the hell away first thing next session. However, enabling profiling could be enough to lose significant support in the House - not just among the Dems that voted for it but among non-white Republicans. Also has a huge potential to backfire on Republicans and conservatives in Texas.
5 depends on what they mean by gun-free zones and exactly how they define it.
3 would have been better served by making it mandatory for DAs to prosecute felons caught carrying handguns. Enhanced sentences makes no difference if the DA isn’t prosecuting - felon in possession is probably the most commonly dropped felony charge in existence.
6 isn’t a bad idea, actually. Why wouldn’t you want there to be an online option to teach gun safety? Remember, it’s only *safety*, not marksmanship. The NRA Eddie Eagle program to make children aware of gun safety is something that doesn’t have to be taught in person either.
Hopefully the online class would also include information on all the laws pertaining to carry and use for defense. Might be some folks who carry into areas that are banned without knowing they are breaking the law. I see big mess with gun free zones and those that didn’t learn the rules.
Have you talked to your local rep about this provision. I don’t believe in profiling except in the case of them knowing the person has a record that might accelerate in the future.
I was never able to relate till now, sadly. Plus I’ve lead a sheltered life here in Texas. There is so much anti-white sentiment now, I feel that I’m constantly racially profiled on social media.
I agree with you on provision 3.
I just feel that gun safety needs a hands-on approach such as we had in our high school rifle club. But it’s a good start.