Raising Kids in a Gun-Friendly State is Quite Nerve-Racking

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When I’m about to head out for an errand with my kids, my mind races with a million thoughts. Did I pack enough snacks? What do I need to pick up at the store? And seriously, why do my kids insist on taking their shoes off the moment we step out the door?

But recently, a new worry has joined the fray: Will we encounter someone openly carrying a gun during our outing? And let me tell you, this concern is all too real.

Living in Texas means that I’m now faced with the reality of open carry laws, which allow handgun license holders to carry their firearms in public. Sure, we can chuckle about the clichés surrounding the Lone Star State—no, we don’t ride horses to work—but the image of folks casually flaunting their guns like it’s the Wild West isn’t just a joke anymore.

My friends who carry guns (I have quite a few, after all, I live in Texas) assure me that this law makes our outings safer. When I express my anxiety about bumping into someone with a firearm while trying to grab avocados, they laugh it off. “Don’t worry!” they say. “The good guys will be showing their guns, and the bad guys will think twice!”

I wish I could share their confidence. Isn’t there already a trained group of individuals whose job is to protect us from harm? I thought those in uniforms underwent thorough training and are accountable for their actions. But apparently, the solution to stopping gun violence is to put more weapons out in the open—just not in the hands of those trained individuals, but rather anyone with a license and a bit of bravado.

How did it come to this? Here I am, Googling whether our local museum allows visitors to carry guns inside. How am I supposed to keep my kids from inadvertently brushing against someone’s firearm while they’re simply trying to admire a historic display? Plus, how do I differentiate between the “good guys” and the ones who might not have the best intentions?

Growing up in Texas, I’ve become accustomed to a certain level of eccentricity. We might not have reached Florida’s level of wildness yet, but it’s close. I’ve seen enough headlines to know that my state can be a bit of a circus. But with the recent changes to the open carry laws, I genuinely feel anxious about raising my kids here. Thanks to the activists pushing for open carry, I find myself trembling in my boots.

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In summary, navigating life in a state with open carry laws while raising children brings about a unique set of challenges and concerns that many parents might not anticipate. It’s a balancing act of ensuring safety while trying to maintain a semblance of normalcy.