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txflyer wrote:

SCone wrote:Would the FFA kids showing their animals be a "high school" activity? It ain't football, but it could be an event? Any thoughts?

DPD doesn't seem to think it's a school event since they let you in with a weapon. That's good enough for me.

The only time a CHL holder might have issues once they're inside the main fair gates are if they're attending an event at the Cotton Bowl. There is a separate security search prior to entering the Cotton Bowl for football games so even it you can enter the fairgrounds with your CHL you cannot legally enter the Cotton Bowl with a weapon.

NguyenVanDon wrote:I did a search and didn't find any subjects on this.

Well as ya'll know, Texas State Fair 2008 is coming around the corner. Are we allowed to carry? Is the process is the same as last year? CHL/LEO, are you working at the State Fair? If so, please give us some updates with the current procedure.

Thanks!

Yep - I'll be there. CHL holders will have no problems getting in. If you do just ask one of the "gate keepers" to have one of the police officers that are stationed at each entrance to come over. Have fun and be safe.

WARNING!! - Friday, October 10th is high school night (AKA "gang night") at the Fair. This is also the night of the Texas/OU Rally and every year we find lots of people come up to Dallas that weekend and visit the State Fair.

My advice is DO NOT VISIT THE FAIR THAT FRIDAY NIGHT.

If you do have to visit the fair that day please plan on leaving before 5 PM. This is our worst day by far for criminal elements and activities. The already substantial police presence at the fair will nearly quadruple that evening. It gets so bad that we usually end up closing the fairgrounds early and forcing everyone out.

I would never allow any of my family members to attend on this day and since we're all part of the CHL family I'm giving you the same notice. Do enjoy the State Fair but just visit us on another day if at all possible.