SB1349 Guts the Texas “Castle Doctrine Bill” and Protects Criminals at the Expense of Their Victims By Charles L. Cotton What is it with some elected officials in the Dallas area? First Rep. Yvonne Davis files a bill (HB3288) that is nothing more than an insult to over 600,000 Texas Concealed Handgun Licensees. (See Why [...]
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HB3218 by Drew Springer: Reduction of Areas Off-Limits to Texas Concealed Handgun Licensees By Charles L. Cotton Representative Drew Springer (Republican), in his first term has filed a bill that will be counted among the most important bills ever filed in Texas on behalf of Texas Concealed Handgun Licensees (CHLs). HB3218 finally recognizes and rewards [...]
The mass murder of twenty first grade children and six adults in Newtown Connecticut was a tragedy beyond comprehension. Unfortunately, the news media is unintentionally increasing the odds that a copycat mass murderer will duplicate the massacre in another school. Since the Newtown shootings on Friday, December 15, 2012, at least three people have been [...]
Jessie Jackson, Rep. Al Green, Al Shaprton and others are using the Trayvon Martin shooting in Florida to call for the repeal of all so-called “stand your ground” laws around the country. Jessie Jackson was in Houston on April 12th calling for repeal of the Texas “Castle Doctrine.” Jackson erroneously claims such laws promote “vigilantism.” [...]
I learned this morning that Charlton Heston died yesterday at his home in Los Angles. His wife Lydia was at his side as she has been for sixty-four years. Although Mr. Heston’s death was not a surprise in view of his failing health, the news reminded me of the NRA Annual Meeting and celebration in [...]
Here is a communication I sent to a Hilton Hotel executive in response to an apparent new policy to prohibit Texas Concealed Handgun Licensees from bringing their defensive handguns into the hotel. Jerry Patterson, Texas Land Commissioner Gentleman, I recently picked up a member of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) from the Doubletree [...]
Here is a press release concerning a very good candidate for the Leander ISD Board of Trustees. Please give Nathan your support. Chas. Nathan Deckinga Candidate for Leander ISD Board of Trustees place 6 Nathan Deckinga believes that a good leader must be a great servant and is asking for your support in the May [...]
Attorneys going to the 2008 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits should consider attending the National Firearms Law Seminar and get CLE credit while having a great time. Here is a link to the website for more information and to register for the program. This is offered every year at the Annual Meeting and it always [...]
Early voting for the Texas Primary is underway and will end on February 29th. The Primary is Tuesday, March 4th. Please check the TSRA Primary Voters Guide and be sure to vote! This Primary and general election could significantly change the playing field and we need everyone to help send true Second Amendment supporters to [...]
