Here's the way I read it, and why it's confusing.milkcartonkid wrote:I am not sure why i am having such a hard time getting my head around this topic: It is clearly stated that it is a crime to carry a weapon to church with your CHL. Yet it is apparently done. Alot. So even though its printed as a No-No, unless there is a 30.06 its not prohibited?
apologies for my newbness but i just dont get it. Would someone please "black and white" this for me? Thanks in advance.
1. Origional concealed carry law says NO to church carry.
2. After further consideration, legislature has a change of heart on issue.
3. Since the Texas legislature only meets for 6 months every two years (unless called into special session by Guv), time is short to get things done.
4. So, instead of re-writing the entire section of the law, leg makes addednum to existing law, now stating that church carry is illegal, if posted IAW 30.06.
Legal scholars, please feel free to beat me about the head and neck if I'm not reading this correctly.
Personally, I feel this "defense to prosecution" is like the travelling law, (you can beat the rap, but not the ride), should an overzealous anti-2nd ammendment DA get froggy about the issue, and should be changed to make it clearly legal, as the travelling law was changed. Personally, I would like the law to be like Alaska, carry almost anywhere, anytime, no liscense required, but that ain't happ'nin anytime soon.