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Carry at MLK march in San Antonio?
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:11 pm
by 68Charger
I was reading the Texas CHL handbook and can't find anything that states that I can't. Unless I overlooked something. We have an MLK march here in San Antonio, and even though there are going to be plenty of police present, I would still like to carry.
Here is the website that shows what is going on.
http://www.sanantonio.gov/mlk/
Thanks in advance, fellas.
Re: Carry at MLK march in San Antonio?
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:46 pm
by alvins
how could they restrict you from carrying walking down the street or whatever?
Re: Carry at MLK march in San Antonio?
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:16 pm
by seamusTX
Local Government Code 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:
(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:
(C) political rally, parade, or official political meeting;
It's rather convoluted, but a city cannot regulate licensed concealed carry at a parade, etc.
- Jim
Re: Carry at MLK march in San Antonio?
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:21 pm
by A-R
I carried the one time I went to SA MLK parade around 2004 I believe it was.
Re: Carry at MLK march in San Antonio?
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:57 pm
by Oldgringo
I don't think I've ever seen a MLK parade anywhere.
The last parades I've seen are the 4th of July parades in Lake City, CO. Everybody there has a gun that wants one..OC or CC.
Re: Carry at MLK march in San Antonio?
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:01 pm
by artx
As long as you don't go to a prohibited place (ex school building, 30.06 location) you are good to go. Texas doesn't have the silly 'public gathering' restrictions as some other states do.
Re: Carry at MLK march in San Antonio?
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:18 pm
by 68Charger
Well, I kind of figured. I actually sat there reading the bloody thing, and couldn't find anything. I just wanted to reassure myself that it was ok. I always second guess myself, and that's when you all come in handy. :D
Y'all save the day, once again..