Re: Can a Sunday School Teacher Carry?
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 6:48 pm
A shepherd who disarms his flock is in league with the wolves.
Which is precisely why we have the 30.06 language requirement. A lot of people think very generally when writing policies, and rarely include a list of exceptions (such as jmra's off-duty cop example). The whole idea is that, in TX, non 30.06-compliant wording does not mean they wish to keep CHL holders from carrying. Therefore there's nothing "beyond the letter of the law" to respect, because without the 30.06 language or a clarification from someone in sufficient authority, nobody knows if CHL holders are exempted.jmra wrote:He didn't sign a document saying he wouldn't carry a gun. The document stated a policy that firearms are not allowed. But I know many churches who have that same policy that are perfectly fine with a CHL carrying. What I am saying is you have no way of knowing their intent toward CHL until you ask. I can promise you that the policy in question would not be applied toward an off duty officer. If anyone in leadership knows anything about CHL it wouldn't apply there either.AlaskanInTexas wrote:Irrespective of whether it is legal, if he signed a document saying he won't carry a gun into church and then proceeds to carry a gun into church, he has broken his word.jmra wrote:If he had not been give oral notice and simply signed the document then I would disagree. As far as I'm concerned that would be no different than a gun buster sign on a door to a business.kjolly wrote:I feel signing the document is an action of your word as a person. Regardless of legality they clearly have the intent that you are not to carry. Need to respect their wishes beyond the letter of the law.
Although his has received legal oral notice, he still doesn't actually know how the church feels (their intent) toward CHL carry. He won't know unless he asks.
