Re: British expat relocating from Dubai to Houston,Texas
 

Ok. I'm confused! Concealed hand gun licence? Is this different to a normal licence? :confused:

Re: British expat relocating from Dubai to Houston,Texas
 

From what I understand, as I don't live in Texas, you do not need a license to buy and own a gun. Texas is not unique, though in most states you do need some sort of license or permit to buy/ own a gun.

You do need a license to tote a loaded gun around with you, in Texas, and all other states that allow concealed carry, which in theory is now, I think, all 50 states and DC.

Re: British expat relocating from Dubai to Houston,Texas
 

Off the top of my head, luxury shopping, boutique spas and hotels, golf courses, theaters....

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Guys! I just want to know the law on gun control in Houston as petrified re the very thought of peops walking around with 'concealed weapons'
Any person in the law or police out there, let me know. Just wanting facts guys p;)

Re: British expat relocating from Dubai to Houston,Texas
 

The link above is to the regulations.

Re: British expat relocating from Dubai to Houston,Texas
 

It's not a police question. The ARE many people carrying a gun in their shoulder holster, pocket, or hand bag. By many, I mean hundreds of thousands in Texas alone.

It is probably fewer (proportionally) in NC where I live than in Texas, but still very common. In twelve years I have never seen a non-police officer draw a gun. I just know that people have them, including some of my colleagues. It is not a problem, but if you're a worrier it could gnaw away at your nerves.

ETA: As at Jan 2013 there were 584,000 concealed carry permits in Texas, or 2.2% of the population. The corresponding data in North Carolina is 228,000 ccp's, or 2.3% of the population, so actually a HIGHER proportion than Texas. It still isn't a problem that I spend much time thinking about though.

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No need to ban anyone! Just asking re the law given worried, and an ex lawyer myself.... Downgraded now to trailing spouse!!!

Re: British expat relocating from Dubai to Houston,Texas
 

I live in sugar land matey, the average cost of houses there are over half a million dollars minimum.
There are shit holes in every city in the UK.
Houston has the best medical center in the world bar none, reasonable cost of living, excellent restaurants multicultural excellent schools.
Lets be a little more objective when passing blanket comments.
Cheers!

Re: British expat relocating from Dubai to Houston,Texas
 

I live in sugar land, great place absolutely love it.
House prices rising and probably the highest in Texas. fanstastic schools, multicultural excellent restaurants.
Voted second or third best place to live in teh US.
Can discuss further if you like. Private mesage me.

Re: British expat relocating from Dubai to Houston,Texas
 

Hear Hear! Lot of haters out there!:goodpost:

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Haterz gonna hate.

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Half a million dollars? Is that it? That's like 300k sterling.

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Disagree on the medical and the restaurants are very expensive and cannot compare to other places, especially the ones in Sugar Land. The OP has no children school age so thats irrelevant.

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Mathai! Thanks for that! New to all of this and not quite sure how to private msg?!!!! Idiot I am!! Just wanted some reassurances etc before I waste company money on a wreckie visit from here in Dubai.. Ur post is really assuring!! It's a very frightening move after 8 yrs here.. And still concerned re the 'gun culture' as it's not for me or our family