Posted on 01/16/2014 8:03:31 AM PST by KeyLargo
What about walking in and asking if you can check your firearm at the front desk while you patronize the business? (You don’t actually have to packing, but could do this just to see the reaction.)
no-gun zone means civil liability.
have the lawyers lined up and ready to go.
Good one!!
In 6 months, I have only seen one open carry person. Most everyone carries concealed... but the right is there and affirmed!
“Here in Texas, a business establishment has to place a State Approved sign (30.06) on their point of entry for it to be valid.”
More to the point, only bars and restauraunts that bust the 51% booze revenue law can legally put those up -— and churches I think.
“I am glad to hear the Mississippi has open carry! I hope the Louisiana and Texas get it too. And yes, all responsible gun owners should do most of the shopping at gun friendly businesses.”
I have a CHL in New Mexico (and routintely carry in Texas).
NM is open carry, so I never worry about accidently showing my gun (e.g., coat lifts up and people see).
TX they’ve got stories about people getting arrested for “imprinting” -— a concealed gun that is visible as a buldge and such.
Just seeing that signage is enough to make me do an abrupt about-face and leave.
In Texas there are two different signs that restrict a concealed handgun license holder from carrying into a place of business. They are a 30.06 sign, and a 51% sign.
A 30.06 sign is a sign that a business owner can post to restrict a CHL holder from entering the business with a concealed handgun. The sign must contain the exact words required by Section 30.06 in both English and Spanish, be placed in an area visible to the public, and have 1” lettering or it will not be considered a legally-binding 30.06 sign. “Gunbuster” signs, or signs with a red slash through a gun, are not considered valid 30.06 postings.
A 51% sign is a sign that a business is required by law to post if 51% of their revenue is obtained through on-premises drinking, such as at a bar. Unfortunately this also has the consequence of not allowing CHL holders to enter the premises where the drinking is taking place while carrying their handgun.
Additional places are not required to post a sign to forbid CHL holders from entering the premises with their handgun as Texas law already forbids it, such as court houses and educational institutions.
In essence, one must exercise COMMON SENSE as well as being up to speed on the Law. Then again, part of the requirement in obtaining a CHL IS being familiar with the Law.
Let such businesses die a swift and painful death.
Give your business to someone who deserves it!
The real solution to any “No Gun Allowed” sign, IMHO, has to wait until someone is injured or killed while in such an establishment.
Then the owner of that establishment needs to be sued in court for failing to protect people in his establishment.
Isn’t that the logical outcome of taking away a person’s God given right to self defense? If you are in a business that will not allow you to defend yourself and family, then, aren’t they responsible for your safety?
While at initial look this might be considered a frivolous law suit, IMHO, it is the logical outgrowth of various laws dealing with food safety, food temperatures, food preparation, and even those requiring bar tenders to stop serving drunks, etc.
Based on those types of laws mentioned above, if I say you can not defend yourself while in my dwelling/business didn’t I just make myself responsible for your safety?
“WHAT TO DO ABOUT THOSE PESKY “NO-GUNS” SIGNS?”
“Damn, I didn’t notice any sign. Sorry, I won’t return.”
Not if you leave when asked!!
Seems like the students are being racist by correlating high crime areas with areas where mainly minority groups live....
Yep. Our motto is no gun no go.
There is no impedance of self-defense other than one’s self willing allowing it. Signs can also go up stating “No public talk of politics”, etc. Whether a bow or yawn is up to you.
just keep up the pressure everwhere until it is so common, rational, and socially accepted that they are the ones who appear ridiculous for posting their signs. We can not expect to change everyone’s position on this immediately. patience and perseverence will win this war in the end though.
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