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Soccerdad1995 wrote:Is it possible to check holster fit on a weapon that is zip tied?

No but those selling holsters will usually cut the tie at their stand then re-zip tie before you move on (I've purchased 4 holsters at 4 different shows, this has been the consistent method on each occasion.

Flightmare wrote:

TexasTornado wrote:

Flightmare wrote:

THIS!

It works for most situations but in a gun show there are more weapons out than there are holstered. If someone has a negligent discharge could you imagine trying to figure out which of the several thousand weapons it came from?

Theoretically, the only people who should be loaded are the ones carried by LTCs or LEOs. It's like going to the Ren fest with a sword, they had no problem with me bringing it. They simply asked that it remained sheathed.

If you are bringing a gun to sell/trade, then it should be unloaded and in a case/rug.

The only renfair I've been to swords were tied into the sheaths, which is pretty much the same concept as the zip ties.

But I agree LTC holders should be able to carry, just carry something you don't need to handle during the course of your outing. If you want to try new holsters for your EDC, then carry something else and have the EDC checked in as usual.

Flightmare wrote:

THIS!

It works for most situations but in a gun show there are more weapons out than there are holstered. If someone has a negligent discharge could you imagine trying to figure out which of the several thousand weapons it came from?

It should be enough to request that loaded weapons remain holstered. If you are looking for an accessory/holster for a weapon, or are selling a weapon it must be cleared and zip tied by a LEO before it is handed to another individual.

I think that would be a good common sense way to respect LTC holders while maintaining safety with so many individuals handling weapons in so many different directions.

ScottDLS wrote:

rotor wrote:

ScottDLS wrote:

rocinante wrote:Didn't the AG opinion refer to properties leased at "arms-length"? That is, the lessee has full control of the property? I'm not sure a gun show would count for that, unless there were no "city" staff present at all (e.g. management, security, janitorial), and the city did not impose any rules or control over the lessee activities beyond what would normally show up in a business property lease.

I agree. In this opinion the lessee had exclusive use of the facility for its offices and business. It was not a multiple use venue like a convention center or stadium. I think we should continue to challenge Ft. Worth on this...as well as ignoring the invalid notice.

Do you think the government agency could be fined in the gun show example? My city manager did get the offending signs removed from our local gun show.

I'd like to think so. If I get around to it I'll file a complaint with the City Attorney and AG. I went earlier this year and it wasn't posted with 30.06/7.

Unfortunately with it being temporary (just for the event weekend) I'm afraid we're going to run into an issue where the building is in compliance when the city responds to the AG. Then not in compliance again for the next show.

Pawpaw wrote:Here's the AG opinion: https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/opinio ... kp0108.pdf

While the original question was about a non-profit organization, the AG states in his opinion "any private entity".

Basically, as my non-lawyer brain reads it, it can't be posted, but if they do, no one will be held accountable.

This really needs to be cleared up in the next legislative session. Owners should be responsible for signage on their buildings regardless of the current tenants. Put it in the leasing agreements...not rocket science.