Texas Politicians 10 times more likely to be armed

[Katya Mullethov]

When it comes to packing heat, the I-Team found Texas lawmakers to be at least ten times more likely to have a concealed handgun license than the average Texas adult.

"I've had my concealed carry license for several years," said Senator Kel Seliger.

Senator Seliger is one of the nearly 20% of state lawmakers who told the I-Team they have an active concealed license.
However, when asked if he carries to work, he said he prefers to keep that to himself.
"I wouldn't care to answer, said Senator Seliger. “That's the beauty of the concealed carry license. You know I can. You know I may. So the best thing is for people not to mess with other people."

One of the reasons lawmakers said they carry is it’s Texas tradition, but the main reason most lawmakers cited is safety.
In January, a Houston man, moments after visiting a senator's office, fired shots from the steps of the capitol. No one was injured, but several lawmakers said the event has them rethinking security at the capitol .

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[rocktivity]

1. Well, duh.

:evilgrin:
rocktivity

[TPaine7]

2. No problem.

They live by the same rules as their constituents.

[sequioa]

3. 23,000 dead in Mexican drug wars

Texans, Arizonans, New Mexicans,and Californians have to protect themselves from the drug lords bringing drugs through so ya'all can get high, duh!

[oneshooter]

4. ? n/t

[Katya Mullethov]

7. I thought Mexico was having a gun war

A gunwar revolving around guncrimes , but it does get confusing .

[benEzra]

5. I wonder what the per-capita of armed Chicago Aldermen to lawfully armed Chicago residents is.

Bet it's waay more than 10:1.

[GreenStormCloud]

6. More Texans should get CHL. Even the ratio out. N/T

[east texas lib]

8. Well...

Given the long history of crooked politicians and outrageous shenanigans in Texas as well as the citizenry's propensity for letting the pols know exactly what they think, it's surprising they're all not packing. Now draw, varmit!