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by Jusster
Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Workplace Policy with New Law
Replies: 62
Views: 9370

Re: Workplace Policy with New Law

C-dub wrote:
apostate wrote:If you have a handgun on or about your person in the car, you're still required to display but there's no penalty if you don't. In that sense, it's similar to many laws that state a government employee (or agency) "shall" do something, but provide no penalty for noncompliance. A prime example would be several years ago when CHL applications were not processed by DPS in a timely fashion. ;-)
Right, but where I'm still hung up on that is when the LEO asks for our CHL license. If we have it we might have forgotten to give it to the LEO and that penalty has been removed. What I wonder about is what will happen when the LEO returns from their car and asks for it and I either choose not to provide or am unable to do so, while claiming to be carrying under the MPA.
I would hope nothing would happen to you, after all anyone can carry in their car under the MPA. BUT, I was told by my CHL instructor that when they run your license they will know you may have a gun. At this point I would think they will approach you with caution and ask if you have any weapons in the car, because he stated that it does not distinguish between a CHL holder, LEO, or just AMWG. I don’t know if that is exactly true or not (maybe someone from LEO can verify this), but he seemed pretty convincing when I asked him about it. Others without a CHL don’t have to worry about this issue. I guess that’s why we are required to show both DL and CHL when requested to do so.


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by Jusster
Fri Sep 09, 2011 8:02 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Workplace Policy with New Law
Replies: 62
Views: 9370

Re: Workplace Policy with New Law

TexasAggie09 wrote:Thanks for the replies y'all. I haven't read the bill since it passed and my memory is no good. I guess it'd be the safe bet though to wait until they change their policy though right?
Personally speaking, I wouldn’t wait. The law went into effect Sept 1 so by law you have the right to keep your firearm in your vehicle. I also wouldn’t even bring it up to them that they need to update their policy. If you bring it up they may create one just for you with lots of guidelines you must follow. I would definitely read the bill though, there are certain exceptions for schools and chemical plants if you are employed by either.

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