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New gun law makes Oklahoma open-carry state - WBRC

New gun law makes Oklahoma open-carry state WBRC People in Oklahoma will soon have the ability to carry their guns openly, but only if they already have a concealed weapon license. (Source: KTUL/FOX) JACKSON COUNTY, IL (WSIL/FOX) - Southern Illinois health officials are concerned about an increase in ... and more »

How Oklahomans feel about new "Licensed Open Carry" gun law - KXII-TV

How Oklahomans feel about new "Licensed Open Carry" gun law KXII-TV We talked to several people who all had strong and very different opinions about open carry. Raymond Coats has his concealed weapon's license and says he is excited about the new open carry law. "I know a lot of people that will conceal them behind ... and more »

National, state rifle associations give Tommy Merritt an A-rating - Kilgore News Herald

National, state rifle associations give Tommy Merritt an A-rating Kilgore News Herald ... and right here in East Texas, could receive their concealed handgun licenses faster." "Tommy Merritt has a strong voting record in support of Texas' law-abiding gun owners and sportsmen," the NRA said previously while also applauding him for voting ... and more »

The ACLU of Texas Wants You to Know: You Still Don't Need a Photo ID to Vote - Dallas Observer (blog)

Dallas Observer (blog)

The ACLU of Texas Wants You to Know: You Still Don't Need a Photo ID to Vote Dallas Observer (blog) "Upon federal approval of a photo identification law passed by the Texas Legislature in 2011," the card states, a voter must show a valid photo ID, like a driver's license or, because this is Texas, a concealed handgun permit. OK, the law's the law, ... and more »

Three camps on concealed carry - McDonough Voice

Three camps on concealed carry McDonough Voice "But I think there's a mechanism in place, at least in Texas, when you … are issued a concealed carry permit, they tie that to your license and your license plate, so law enforcement know the owner of the car has the permit." Kachinovas said gun ...