Open Carry Texas statement on the baseless suspension of licensed gun owner Brandon Masin at Unt-Dallas Law School. Clearly, the school was singling him out as a conservative and licensed gun owner.
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Open Carry Texas Endorses Attorney General Ken Paxton
Open Carry Texas is pleased to announce its endorsement of Attorney General Ken Paxton for re-election as AG based upon his unwavering support of Texans’ right to keep and bear arms.
Open Carry Texas Statement On Judicial Activism
The court order, issued on the Court’s own initiative, without motion by either party or supporting evidence, prohibited Mr. Ives from possessing or using firearms.
Open Carry Texas Urges Bexar County to Drop Charges Against Coty McDonnell
Coty should be commended for his heroic efforts to protect his neighborhood and for the discipline he showed in not firing a single shot at the suspects.
Open Carry Texas’ Statement on Constitutional Carry
Constitutional carry is simply defined as the right to carry a firearm without a license if you can legally purchase and possess one.
OCT to Hold Open Carry Protest Against Waller County DA and County Commissioners
As of September 1, 2015, OCT-backed Senate Bill 273 went into effect which provided for a civil penalty against government entities from illegally posting signage that prevented law abiding…
Open Carry Texas Statement Following Dallas Shooting
In light of the abhorrent tragedy that occurred in Dallas last week, we would like to address the current push to change or abolish our right to keep and bear arms.
Open Carry Texas Statement on Gun Control Amendments in Congress
For more than 15 hours yesterday, Democrats took to the Senate floor to filibuster in an effort to force votes on amendments designed to restrict the rights of Americans to keep and bear arms.
OCT Files Complaints with Attorney General over Illegal 30.06/30.07 Signage
On May 12, 2016, Open Carry Texas filed official complaints against the cities of Kemp, Universal City, and Killeen, as well as the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office, through the Texas Attorney…..
Open Carry Texas Announces 3rd Annual “Hike That Started It All”
On March 16, 2013, 1SG(R) CJ Grisham was arrested while joining his son on a 10-mile hike to help earn a Boy Scout merit badge while legally carrying a modern AR15 sporting rifle and concealed…..
Open Carry Texas & Texas Carry Host Official ‘Uncovering Of The Handgun Rally’
To celebrate the law change, Open Carry Texas & Texas Carry will be holding an “Official Uncovering of the Handgun Rally” at the state Capitol at noon on New Year’s Day…
Texas Gun Rights Advocates File Lawsuit for Multiple False Arrests
Texas troopers falsely arrested & violated the rights of Terry Holcomb, Scott Smith, AJ Postell, Justin Delosh, Gary Hays, CJ Grisham, Jacob Cordova, Travis Kuenstler, and Joseph Walker…
C.J. Grisham Announces Candidacy for Texas State Senate, District 24
I am a soldier, a rancher, a husband and father. I am not a professional politician. My goal will be to stand up to the status quo and fight to make the tough decisions…
OCT President CJ Grisham Stepping Down to Pursue Potential Bid for Senate District 24
Open Carry Texas (OCT) founder and president, CJ Grisham, announced today that he is stepping back from leading the gun rights organization in order to pursue a potential bid for Texas Senate…..
Open Carry Texas Comments on Passage of Open Carry by TX Legislature
With the House and Senate both working together to pass open carry, Texas becomes the 45th state without such restrictions…
Statement on Dutton/Rinaldi/Huffines Amendment by Open Carry Texas President
Our Open Carry Texas members have witnessed firsthand what happens with an overzealous police officer stops a law abiding citizens who is peacefully exercising his right to keep and bear arms…
Open Carry, HB 910 Substitute, in Texas Senate now
The open carry bill, HB 910, is being debated on the floor of the Texas Senate. Governor Abbott has said he will sign it.
Open Carry Texas Comments on Passage of Texas Licensed Open Carry Bill
We now encourage the legislature to hear and pass bills that will affect the other 97% of Texans that choose not to pay for a handgun license and surrender their rights…
Modest Open Carry Reform Close to Passage in Texas
The massive efforts of the Texas open carry advocates seem to be about to pay off. A bill for licensed open carry is about to pass the Texas Legislature.
Open Carry Texas Announces Upcoming Texarkana State Line Open Carry Walk
On Saturday, March 28, 2015, Open Carry Texas (OCT) will conduct an open carry walk along the state line between Arkansas and Texas.
Open Carry TX Statement On Houston PD’s Illegal Treatment Of Law Abiding Gun Owners
The OCT member was lawfully and openly carrying an AR15 rifle as part of our mission to expose Texans to law abiding citizens carrying self-defense arms…
Anti-Gun Media at Texas Tribune Pushes Attack On Patrick & Open Carry
The Texas Tribune, out of Austin, Texas, comes out against open carry legislation. It is not surprising, but it should be noted that they have taken sides.
TX: Lt. Gov Patrick Continues Support for Open Carry
Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick says that he continues to support open carry, and was quoted out of context. The media may be attempting to create controversy.
Open Carry Activists in Texas Gain Ground
The movement to restore open carry to Texas has heated up in the last year and a half. It arguably accelerated with C.J. Grisham being accosted by a police officer in rural Bell County…
Senator Don Huffines to Sponsor Constitutional Carry Legislation in the Texas Senate
Open Carry Texas is proud to announce that Sen. Don Huffines (R-SD61) has agreed to sponsor constitutional carry legislation authored by our organization and the National Association for Gun Rights.
C.J. Grisham, Open Carry Advocate, Finalist for Texan of the Year
C.J. Grisham, the prominent Army veteran and open carry proponent in Texas, has been selected as a finalist for Texan of the Year.
Charges Dropped Against Seven Texas Open Carriers
Seven people arrested at open carry events in Texas last year have had all charges dropped. This may signal a coming restoration of legal open carry in Texas…
TX: Governor Elect Abbot Says He Will Sign Constitutional Carry
Texas Governor elect Greg Abbot has said that he will sign constitutional carry for handguns if a bill comes to his desk…
Open Carry is Coming to Texas: Abbott to Keep Promise
Governor elect Greg Abbott did not back down from his promise to sign open carry legislation. He said that he will sign such legislation…
Are Black People Carrying Guns Public Enemy No. 1?
Black people openly carrying guns are not public enemy no. 1, as stated by a LaSalle University Professor.