A question

[LINCHPIN]

I hope this is not a dummy question,.
Can you carry in the houston Zoo,
And can you carry at a funeral??

[stevie_d_64]

I hope this is not a dummy question,.
Can you carry in the houston Zoo,
And can you carry at a funeral??

You know, and I'll go back and check...But a couple of years ago on another forum, a local from these parts asked the same question about the Houston Zoo...

I think the solution we came up with back then, and this was before SB501 went into effect...That you were "ok" to carry in that facility...

Now, granted I have not been to the Houston Zoo in years...I have not had the need to go there...

I am not sure to the current policy or posting (if any) at the Houston Zoo at this time...This is something I feel we should all get up to speed on, just because...

Lets get a concensus and see what we come up with...

As for a funeral...I would think you were ok to do so...

Its like any other event yopu attend...Its not about the event in my book, you are not carrying a firearm because you think something will happen at that "event"...You are carrying because you are licenced and qualified to do so...period...

Its not like you are going to an "event" and are going to be there forever...You've got other places and "events" to attend to elsewhere...

So as long as it isn't restricted per the law, you carry in accordance and under the protection of the law...

These are not "dummy" questions...

One thing I am thinking of right now...The Houston Zoo may actually have a "no guns" policy...They may actually have screening and some sort of notice, even the dreaded 30.06 signage (which in that case, you cannot carry in that facility, we'll check on that)...

Some of those things they do "may not" apply to any of us...Thats what we got to figure out...

[stevie_d_64]

Be safe To ensure the security of our animals and our guests, please observe the following safety precautions:

Zoo animals are wild. Please stay on the visitor paths, observe posted signs and do not reach into or climb on exhibits.

Please do not throw things at the animals.

Please do not feed the animals.

Making loud noises may startle the animals.

Pets, glass containers, alcohol, bikes, skates and skateboards, rollerblades, radios/CD players, and inflatable objects are not allowed on Zoo grounds.

Please do not pick flowers or plants, climb trees or walk through the flower beds.

Smoking is not allowed on Zoo grounds.

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I have not found anything to keep you from carrying in the facility...I'll keep looking...

[stevie_d_64]

Unless someone has better info...

I cannot find anything else that says you cannot carry under the protection of the CHL law and your permit at the Houston Zoo...

Have fun and enjoy your visit...

[Charles L. Cotton]

I was at the Museum of Natural History on the same city-owned land as the zoo about 7 months ago. There was no 30.06 sign, and I'm not sure I saw any "no gun" sign. I haven't gone to the zoo in over 3 years, so I have no recent information.

The Houston Zoo is a city-owned facility on city-owned property. 30.06 signs should not be enforceable, even if they are posted.

Regards,
Chas.

[LINCHPIN]

Thanks all! Ijust did'nt know if it was concidered as Govt. property or not. And as for the funeralHome I did'nt know if it is concidered a place of worship. I know a church is off limits

[txinvestigator]

Thanks all! Ijust did'nt know if it was concidered as Govt. property or not. And as for the funeralHome I did'nt know if it is concidered a place of worship. I know a church is off limits

A church is only off limits of the 30.06 sign is posted.

§ 46.035. UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUN BY LICENSE
HOLDER.

(b) A license holder commits an offense if the license
holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun
under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code,
regardless of whether the handgun is concealed, on or about the
license holder's person:


(6) on the premises of a church, synagogue, or other
established place of religious worship

(i) Subsections (b)(4), (b)(5), (b)(6), and (c) do not apply
if the actor was not given effective notice under Section 30.06.

[LINCHPIN]

Thanks again. I just found my little Tx gun law book that was givin to me on my renewal 2 yrs ago. Right on the nail