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by tomtexan
Thu May 22, 2014 8:14 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Repeal the 30.06 law
Replies: 136
Views: 38759

Re: Repeal the 30.06 law

BenGoodLuck wrote: I am trying to repeal a part of the CHL law, specifically the 30.06 portion. That's pretty specific. I am not advocating guerrilla tactics like the OC folks, although all they're doing is exercising a right under the law. I posted my letter to hear what people have to say and it's been very educational. Actually, I'm surprised that CHL holders are so supportive of the 30.06 signs.

Let me be clear - I understand the fear that repealing 30.06 would lead to gun buster signs barring us. What I am proposing is to get rid of 30.06, allow property owners to post what ever sign they want, but the signs would have not force of law except for a civil penalty if the concealed carrier fails to heed the owner's directives to leave.

Have you heard of CANT - carry always, never tell? Property owners would not know you were carrying unless you told them. Do you walk into a store and tell them you're carrying? Do you go to the movies and tell the box office person you're carrying? So what would be wrong with having a million different signs saying 'no guns' as long as the signs were legally meaningless?

Suppose there was a law in Texas requiring a property owner to post a 30.06 type sign barring certain religions or races from their premises? We'd go ballistic! The 30.06 signs are the equivalent of that type of thinking.
If you are so confident that no one will know unless you tell them, then just ignore the 30.06 signs and walk right past them.

Disclaimer: I am not encouraging you to violate the law with the above statement. Just merely making a point.
by tomtexan
Thu May 22, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Repeal the 30.06 law
Replies: 136
Views: 38759

Re: Repeal the 30.06 law

BenGoodLuck wrote:When 30.06 first came out, entities could post signs at the entrance to their parking lots, effectively keeping permit holders from even storing the gun in their car. That law was changed and so can the 30.06 law. 30.06 allows entities to deny permit holders from exercising their rights. The reason we carry is because we've decided to be responsible for our own safety and defense. The 30.06 law means that we can't carry in certain places and we all know that criminals don't make reservations. Gun free zones don't work and 30.06 creates gun-free zones.
You are over thinking this whole situation. If you don't like the 30.06 signs, don't patronize those places. Take your business elsewhere. It's as simple as that.

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