There are at least 3 signs posted between the road and the front door that state that ALL firearms are to be out, open, and unloaded upon entering the building (at least one of them large enough to stop a truck in its path). They are not really concerned as to whether or not you have a CHL, they are worried about safety and making sure no-one gets injured. The manager completely freaks everytime he "clears" a round after someone enters the building - I suppose people are blind or think that the signs everywhere are for someone else. Those are the rules of the range.NORMAN wrote:1. This is city owned property so thus it can not be posted.
2. There was no verbal or written warning that I could not carry.
3. Signs do say that guns are to be clear and checked (so does Bass Pro Shop!!)
So here is my question: As a CHL Holder should I not have the right to enter the premises concealed and go to the range and then make ready at the line?
I do understand their concern for saftey and liability reasons but this pretty negates a CHL holders rights or does it ??
Besides, if you are carrying, shouldn't the handgun you have concealed remain comcealed if you are using your CHL to carry it? If not, what's the big deal about having to follow the rules and have it out, locked open, and empty. I couldn't imagine anyone walking into any range, up to the line, and whipping out their pistol to shoot with the owners first knowledge of it when the person hits the line. Seems there would be many safety issues with that. I have been to some of the ranges that allow loaded weapons to be carried freely around inside the range area - sorry, I don't feel too safe in that situation.
I've been a member of Texas City's range for about 8 or 9 years now. I find it refreshing that I really don't have to worry about being shot - it is by far the safest range I have been to in the Houston/SE Texas area and I'm ok with that. I'll also continue driving the 45 minutes for that level of safety.
