Carrying at protest.

[CJATE]

I don’t have my book handy, and am overwhelmed by information online, and a fruitless search of this sight.

I seem to remember something about not able to carry at a protest? I just signed up for our local TEA party, and dont want to go if i am in violation, but will not go unarmed.

Am I remembering wrong, is that why I can’t find the answer?


thanks,

[seamusTX]

CHL holders are not forbidden from carrying at a protest.

Cities can ban open carry of long guns at public events, and most do.

- Jim

[Biga9999]

I would assume that anyone attending a protest Cares.

As long as you are not protesting an execution or the Dallas cowboys, I think you are ok.

[iratollah]

Tex. Local Gov't Code Chp. §229.001 wrote:CHAPTER 229. MISCELLANEOUS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES

Sec. 229.001. FIREARMS; EXPLOSIVES. (a) A municipality may not adopt regulations relating to the transfer, private ownership, keeping, transportation, licensing, or registration of firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies.

(b) Subsection (a) does not affect the authority a municipality has under another law to:

(1) require residents or public employees to be armed for personal or national defense, law enforcement, or another lawful purpose;

(2) regulate the discharge of firearms within the limits of the municipality;

(3) regulate the use of property, the location of a business, or uses at a business under the municipality's fire code, zoning ordinance, or land-use regulations as long as the code, ordinance, or regulations are not used to circumvent the intent of Subsection (a) or Subdivision (5) of this subsection;

(4) regulate the use of firearms in the case of an insurrection, riot, or natural disaster if the municipality finds the regulations necessary to protect public health and safety;

(5) regulate the storage or transportation of explosives to protect public health and safety, except that 25 pounds or less of black powder for each private residence and 50 pounds or less of black powder for each retail dealer are not subject to regulation; or

(6) regulate the carrying of a firearm by a person other than a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, at a:
(A) public park;

(B) public meeting of a municipality, county, or other governmental body;

(C) political rally, parade, or official political meeting; or

(D) nonfirearms-related school, college, or professional athletic event.

(c) The exception provided by Subsection (b)(6) does not apply if the firearm is in or is carried to or from an area designated for use in a lawful hunting, fishing, or other sporting event and the firearm is of the type commonly used in the activity.

(d) The exception provided by Subsection (b)(4) does not authorize the seizure or confiscation of any firearm or ammunition from an individual who is lawfully carrying or possessing the firearm or ammunition.

[WarHawk-AVG]

So that means good to go on conceal carry?

[WildBill]

I don’t have my book handy, and am overwhelmed by information online, and a fruitless search of this sight.

I seem to remember something about not able to carry at a protest? I just signed up for our local TEA party, and dont want to go if i am in violation, but will not go unarmed.

Am I remembering wrong, is that why I can’t find the answer?


thanks,

If anything bad starts to happen, get out of Dodge. Fast!

[Keith B]

If anything bad starts to happen, get out of Dodge. Fast!

Yeah, like the Democrats showing up.

[Rex B]

If anything bad starts to happen, get out of Dodge. Fast!

Yeah, like the Democrats showing up.

What's a protest without an audience of the people we are protesting against?
Bring 'em on!

[Liberty]

If anything bad starts to happen, get out of Dodge. Fast!

Yeah, like the Democrats showing up.

What's a protest without an audience of the people we are protesting against?
Bring 'em on!

I am Protesting the Republicans also. They started this bailout mess, and cleared the way fro the Democrats. I dare say if the Republicans weren't so fond of giving our money away they would still be in charge.

[Rokyudai]

I hear that there is a tea party at The Alamo on April 15th? Would that locale make any difference?


Glen Beck is going to be there JFYI.

[seamusTX]

The Alamo is state property, and it has been made clear that you can carry there.

- Jim