Open Handgun License

Open hand gun license are really abad idea! I agree with Doug Goodgame about not having open-carry laws at all. The audience the author is trying to reach for is anyone in favor of this ridiculous law.  As of today, we have concealed handgun laws in Texas and by far we still have plenty of shootings in public places. Also, there is always someone one the news being accidentally shot by careless people playing with loaded weapons.  Think about it, like Mr. Goodgame claims, how many accidental shootings would happened at grocery stores with open-carry licenses while careless carriers show off their shiny new weapons to each other? The Austin Police Department is already trigger happy, what makes you think that a 21 year old would be more responsible? Let alone, you can’t even get discounted car insurance until you’re over 25! Women can’t drive, we all know this, what will they do with a loaded weapon when their feelings take over after catching her baby daddy at the mall with a side chick. There is plenty of evidence in the news and media that the majority of people are careless and unknowledgeable when it comes to artillery.  Texas law requires for concealed handgun licensees to be over the age of 21 or at least 18 years of age if currently serving in or honorably discharged from the military.  To be honorably discharged, service members rendered physically or psychologically incapable of performing assigned duties normally have their service characterized as honorable.  An 18 year old ex military soldier with an open-carry license, or any type of carry license would probably not be a good idea. The person could be suffering from PTSD or some type of mental disorder but might appear psychologically fine when receiving his license? I’m just saying, open carry licenses would NOT be a good idea for anybody.