CZSteve
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Maybe I'm just too dense to sometimes, But...
Have a question regarding carrying in a church or etc. here in TX.
Persuant to Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subch. D, Rule 6.45 (TX Concealed Handgun Laws, TX DPS)
FYI: TX 30.06 posting requirement:
OK, now I'm confused.
In one sentence it is stated that no posting is required - "No posting is required by the Act. Violation is a Class A misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code, §46.035."
In the next sentence it states that if a 'properly' posted sign is not displayed then this subsection does not apply - " This subsection shall not apply if the actor was not given effective notice under Texas Penal Code §30.06."
Soooo, Is it 'Legal' to carry in a church in Texas or not?
Only interested in the legal 'black-n-white':banghead: definition, not moral of philosophical thoughts on Church carry.
Signed,
Confused in Texas
P.S. All info was found on the TX DPS web site:
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/chlsindex.htm
Have a question regarding carrying in a church or etc. here in TX.
Persuant to Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subch. D, Rule 6.45 (TX Concealed Handgun Laws, TX DPS)
A license holder may not carry a handgun on or about the license holder's person under authority of the Act in the following places:
(5) On the premises of a church, synagogue, or other established place of religious worship. No posting is required by the Act. Violation is a Class A misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code, §46.035. This subsection shall not apply if the actor was not given effective notice under Texas Penal Code §30.06.
FYI: TX 30.06 posting requirement:
In order to provide notice that entry on property by a license holder with a concealed handgun is forbidden, Penal Code Section 30.06(c)(3)(A) requires that a written communication contain the following language:
"PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.06, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY HOLDER OF A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN) A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (CONCEALED HANDGUN LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN."
OK, now I'm confused.
In one sentence it is stated that no posting is required - "No posting is required by the Act. Violation is a Class A misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code, §46.035."
In the next sentence it states that if a 'properly' posted sign is not displayed then this subsection does not apply - " This subsection shall not apply if the actor was not given effective notice under Texas Penal Code §30.06."
Soooo, Is it 'Legal' to carry in a church in Texas or not?
Only interested in the legal 'black-n-white':banghead: definition, not moral of philosophical thoughts on Church carry.
Signed,
Confused in Texas
P.S. All info was found on the TX DPS web site:
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/chlsindex.htm