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NorthDallas7 wrote:Hi all,

I have a question about carrying my concealed handgun while practicing my tennis at the local public high school. I appreciate your help.

Here is the scenario:

I am getting back into tennis and I purchased a tennis ball machine and one of the places I like to go practice is at the local public high school here where I live, a city in North Texas. They have really nice tennis courts on the school "premises." However, there is often nobody there and I feel quite vulnerable to anyone that might want to cause trouble.

My interpretation as I recall from my class and also from reading the law is that the outside tennis courts does not constitute being on school "premises" for Concealed carry purposes since they are not "inside" a school building. And since there is no school sponsored athletic event going on there while I am practicing, that also would fall outside the definition of school "premises."

The courts are outside, however they are enclosed by a fence. I don't think the fence would constitute "building" either.

Can you help clarify this for me? Am I within my rights to carry a concealed weapon while practicing tennis on the outside courts at the local high school?

I believe I am but wanted some assurance.

I appreciate your input. Thank You.