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Thanks for the comments. I usually just read posts, but this has come up in several of my circles and I was running through my knowledge and needed the feedback. Appreciate the corrections, and apologize for the bad use of grammar on my part. Is it protocol to take down a post that's shot full of holes, or leave it up as a lesson?

I was not aware that private property owners can arbitrarily post a sign and it be enforceable. I thought the law allows for CHL holders to carry everywhere, unless a business falls under one of the provisions made for a church, school, hospital, 51%, etc., that exempts them from people carrying on their premises. Thus the terms "claims a 30.06 exemption". I have seen the arguments on the content of the sign and I'm not one to push an issue there.... Guess I didn't ask the right questions at my last renewal class.

I don't know what statute they are claiming the no CHL under. I have worked there, and visited regularly going back almost 20 years.
As far as I can tell they have no grounds to post a 30.06 sign.

1. Thier TABC License #: RM863242 specifies the "blue" or "unlicensed possession" signage is permitted, meaning they are not a 51% establishment. 51% permits have a "Red" signage authorization in on their permit - check here - http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/PublicInquiry/Status.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

2. They do not meet the requirements of an amusement park, or other restricted business under PC §46.035
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I think it's one of those businesses that just doesn't want you to carry and is illegally claiming a 30.06 exemption.
BUT, I don't want to be the one that gets hauled off and has to retroactively prove this point.
As you can tell from reading throughout this forum, there are many places that post the 30.06 sign without knowledge of the law, and leave people to figure it out on their own. Would love it if someone with the means would take up this charge.


License #: RM863242
Trade Name: SCARBOROUGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL & SCREAMS HALLOWEEN THEME PARK
Owner: SOUTHWEST FESTIVALS INC.
Location Address:
2511 FM 66
WAXAHACHIE , TX 75167
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 538
WAXAHACHIE , TX 75168-0538
County: Ellis Orig. Issue Date: 2/5/2014
Status: Current Exp. Date: 2/4/2016
Wine Percent:
Location Phone No.: 972-938-3247
Subordinates: FB,PE
Related To:
Gun Sign: BLUE

(1) “Amusement park” means a permanent indoor or outdoor facility or park
where amusement rides are available for use by the public that is located in
a county with a population of more than one million, encompasses at least 75
acres in surface area, is enclosed with access only through controlled entries,
is open for operation more than 120 days in each calendar year, and has
security guards on the premises at all times. The term does not include any
public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, parking
garage, or other parking area.