A couple of thoughts.K5GU wrote:An additional thought (not in the context of carrying in a business somewhere), I could benefit (and probably others would as well if they thought about) if able to give permission for someone to carry a gun unlicensed on my property with my permission is when my daughter and grandson come to my 50 acres in east Texas to learn and practice handling and shooting a handgun. I wouldn't consider them to be "persons in control" of the property since I would be there to supervise, and keep them from leaving a gate open or something. We wouldn't be committing a Class A misdemeanor under PE 46.02 if the Penal Code was amended to allow me to give them permission.
First, I understand the theoretical problem. However, I do not know of any LEOs that would arrest your daughter or grandson under the circumstances you mentioned.
Secondly, I don't have the statute handy, but another exception deals with firearms used in a "sporting activity." The meaning of "sporting activity" can be nuanced and argued between lawyers and judges but if you are teaching them to shoot you could argue you were engaging in a "sporting activity."... I mean, this is Texas! :)
dlh