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Originally Posted by MacCool
You have to be careful in Texas. They are very restrictive in their handgun laws.
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Originally Posted by MacCool
-printing not allowed -""Concealed" means that the weapon cannot be visible, and that its presence cannot be discernible through ordinary observation. It is a criminal offense for a license holder to carry a handgun in plain view, or to intentionally fail to conceal the weapon."
-can't carry in a bar
-can't carry in a hospital or nursing home
-can't carry in a church
-"No Gun" signs have the force of law
An interesting set of laws in a generally conservative state like Texas. I contrast that with generally liberal Minnesota where I live where there's no distinction between open and concealed carry, the only restriction on carry is k-12 schools, and "No Gun" signs are meaningless.
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While you are correct on the "printing" rule for CHL carriers. It is one of those laws in Texas that isn't fully enforce. Texas is a VERY, VERY pro-gun and Pro-conceal carry States.
~Not carrying in a bar... The establishment must meet the 51% rule for me not to carry inside. IE: I can sit at an Applebee's or hotel bar with my weapon.
~Not carrying in a Hosital/church... Not 100% on this rule as I need to re-read the statute.
~"No Gun" signs... You are 100% Incorrect. If a business wishes to not allow Conceal Handguns they must display a proper; size, coloring, and bi-lingual 30.06 sign. Signs that say "No guns allowed" or a circle with a gun in the center and line through it are pointless.
Feel free to educate yourself on Texas laws;
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/Interne...rms/CHL-16.pdf