Went to the gun show at the Port Arthur Civic Center this morning and it was 30.06 posted as I expected. I started to go in with my EDC, but decided not to be the test case in the very unlikely event it was detected. Does anyone know what would likely happen if caught carrying inside a 30.06 posted government building? There were several Port Arthur PO shopping at the show.
Dave
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- Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:36 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Cities improperly posting 30.06 signs?
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- Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:49 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Cities improperly posting 30.06 signs?
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Re: Cities improperly posting 30.06 signs?
Yesterday I visited Ford Park, a Jefferson County owned entertainment venue and the site of the South Texas State Fair.
I noted the fair entrance gate had this sign: "WARNING Weapons Prohibited federal law prohibits the possession of firearms with or without intent to commit a crime. By all persons not specially authorized by title 18, United States Code, Section 930 (c), conviction carries penalties of up to five (5) year imprisonment and $5,000 fine." My research indicates this sign applies only to Federal property and is thus inappropriate for a Texas county-owned facility.
Additionally, at each entry door to Ford Park's Exhibit Hall and Arena is a proper PC Section 30.06 sign. Inside the lobby of the Exhibit Hall and Arena is a TABC 51% sign posted on the lobby bulletin board. This would indicate to me that the entire 83,000 square foot Exhibit Hall and the 9,737 seat Arena derive 51 percent or more of their income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. If this is true Jefferson County is the owner of what is likely the largest county-owned beer joint in our state.
It is unlikely that Jefferson County will remove the inappropriate signage unless the Texas legislature makes it punitive for them to do so. Perhaps the loss of state funds until the signs are removed might provide the needed incentive.
I noted the fair entrance gate had this sign: "WARNING Weapons Prohibited federal law prohibits the possession of firearms with or without intent to commit a crime. By all persons not specially authorized by title 18, United States Code, Section 930 (c), conviction carries penalties of up to five (5) year imprisonment and $5,000 fine." My research indicates this sign applies only to Federal property and is thus inappropriate for a Texas county-owned facility.
Additionally, at each entry door to Ford Park's Exhibit Hall and Arena is a proper PC Section 30.06 sign. Inside the lobby of the Exhibit Hall and Arena is a TABC 51% sign posted on the lobby bulletin board. This would indicate to me that the entire 83,000 square foot Exhibit Hall and the 9,737 seat Arena derive 51 percent or more of their income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. If this is true Jefferson County is the owner of what is likely the largest county-owned beer joint in our state.
It is unlikely that Jefferson County will remove the inappropriate signage unless the Texas legislature makes it punitive for them to do so. Perhaps the loss of state funds until the signs are removed might provide the needed incentive.