Umm yeah, I saw that...That word certainly does get in the way doesn't it...txinvestigator wrote:stevie_d_64 wrote:GrillKing wrote:Doesn't apply to a peace officer, from PC30.05:boomerang wrote:A gunbuster sign has the same meaning for me as it does for a Texas Peace Officer.
Does a Texas Peace Officer violate the rights of a business owner if, while armed, he walks past a gunbuster sticker on a restaurant door to eat lunch?
(g) This section does not apply if:
(1) the basis on which entry on the property or land or
in the building was forbidden is that entry with a handgun or other
weapon was forbidden; and
(2) the actor at the time of the offense was a peace
officer, including a commissioned peace officer of a recognized
state, or a special investigator under Article 2.122, Code of
Criminal Procedure, regardless of whether the peace officer or
special investigator was engaged in the actual discharge of an
official duty while carrying the weapon."
I wonder if it was ever required for a commissioned peace officer in this state to disarm before going in to eat at a business that restricts the carrying of a firearm in their "private" establishment...
I do not see "lunch" as "official duty"...
Uhhm Steve, the law reads, "REGARDLESS of whether the peace officer or
special investigator was engaged in the actual discharge of an
official duty while carrying the weapon" That means off duty is included in the "does not apply". ;)
But like some here have responded...
To me it sure would be a sad day if there was a business that decided to not serve even a police officer because of it...
That would be a business I would go out of my way to avoid, and make sure I knew everyone I ever talk to that wanted to go there, knows as well...
TXI, ever wonder why there never really seems to be a middle ground anywhere near this part of the issue??? Not that a middle ground would be good for anyone concerned...But the battle sure does rage, doesn't it???
