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So I called them on the fact that they cannot prevent residents from taking firearms to/from their vehicle, and this was the response. Talking heads. I'm not going to push it anymore - and they don't know who I am - but thought you all would like to see this. Sitting on their high horse thinking they can infringe on my rights...

Here is what they said...
"I apologize for the confusion but our policy is the answer to your question. We do not allow possession of any weapon on our property, whether concealed or displayed openly, other than licensed weapons carried by law enforcement personnel. You will need to reach out to your specific apartment management office regarding their policies but ours remains unchanged."

Thanks for the replies. I don't plan on pushing it with them, was just curious about thoughts from everyone. Like I said, I'll continue to quietly carry and mind my own business. I didn't give them my name/info when emailing, so they have no way of knowing who I was so as to give me a hard time.

Carry on!

That's what I thought. I don't plan on pushing the issue, but will continue to conceal to and from my car. These talking heads spitting uot canned responses drive me nuts. Do you think they are intentionally trying to mislead people, or just don't know any better?

ScottDLS wrote:

atx2a wrote:They have not posted signs - it would be nearly impossible to do so, and be within requirements, because of the layout of the property. Plus, Simon has made it clear that in many cases their "policy stands" regardless of signs (laughable). I plan to continue carrying. Just wanted them to see the muddy waters they are getting into...

mr1337 wrote:Have they posted 30.06 signs? If not, carry on.

If they have posted 30.06 signs, you might be able to transport your firearm in a case to your residence. In other words, don't carry under the authority of your CHL. There's also an exemption that you may be able to carry concealed to and from your home & vehicle as a non-CHL holder would.

However, if they do have a 30.06 sign posted, you might want to speak to a lawyer who specializes in firearm cases and/or tenant rights.

You also are allowed by MPA to carry to and from your residence to your car whether a 30.06 is posted or not. Also you can carry for any of the other 46.15 exceptions (to/from sporting activity, to/from hunting, etc.).

They have not posted signs - it would be nearly impossible to do so, and be within requirements, because of the layout of the property. Plus, Simon has made it clear that in many cases their "policy stands" regardless of signs (laughable). I plan to continue carrying. Just wanted them to see the muddy waters they are getting into...

mr1337 wrote:Have they posted 30.06 signs? If not, carry on.

If they have posted 30.06 signs, you might be able to transport your firearm in a case to your residence. In other words, don't carry under the authority of your CHL. There's also an exemption that you may be able to carry concealed to and from your home & vehicle as a non-CHL holder would.

However, if they do have a 30.06 sign posted, you might want to speak to a lawyer who specializes in firearm cases and/or tenant rights.

I live at The Domain mixed use property in Austin. For those that don't know, it is an outdoor mall with stores/restaurants on street level and apartments/offices above. The main part of The Domain is owned/operated by Simon Malls, who has made their stand on concealed/open carry very clear.

BUT HERE IS MY QUESTION: To get from your apartment to the parking garage in The Domain, you have to walk through the main part of the mall. If Simon prohibits weapons, how are you to negotiate this?

Here is the canned response I got from Simon:
"Thank you for your email. As a private property owner, Simon will continue to enforce its existing policy of not allowing possession of any weapon on its property, whether concealed or displayed openly, other than licensed weapons carried by law enforcement personnel."

To which I replied:
"Thank you for your response. I'd like to seek further clarification, however, as I don't think this really answers my question. By law, renters of apartments have a right to possess weapons in the apartment unit leased by them. So what are they to do about transporting said weapons from their unit to their vehicle, which would require walking through the mall, thus putting them in violation of your policy? Please answer that question specifically. Thank you."

Standing by for response from them. What are your thoughts?