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by quoheleth
Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Carrying in a public daycare?
Replies: 26
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Re: Carrying in a public daycare?

I'm sure you're correct, but I believe your average rugrat will notice there's something there (it's right at eye level, after all) and probably reach out and touch it.
It's been my experience that the average kid (under 10) is probably more observant than the average adult. Adults are too consumed with "big picture" stuff, they miss the details. Kids don't have the big worries of adults, and notice the little oddities more. And, because they haven't been quite "trained" in manners and/or political correctness to not point and say "Hey, what's that???", you get some interesting questions.

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by quoheleth
Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Carrying in a public daycare?
Replies: 26
Views: 3410

Re: Carrying in a public daycare?

2. How could it become known that someone was carrying at the typical level of involvement (dropping off or picking up kids)?
If you're around a group of kids for any length of time, you know how easy it could be.

I drop my son off each morning and pick him up almost every afternoon. I also volunteer at the daycare by doing chapel for the kids. So, the kids not only know me as a pastor but as a dad (and a really cool one, at that :bigear: ). When they see me, it's not uncommon for me to get "mobbed" by a half-dozen 3-5 year olds, all wanting to get my attention and tell me about their day, what their mommy bought them, or what they had for breakfast/lunch/snack. Frequently, they seek to get attention in groups, and by grabbing pants, jacket, or shirt and tugging. Worse, the kid you don't see who gives your leg a bear-hug, slapping the family jewels in the process!!! :oops: :eek6 It is impossible to defend yourself in that situation! Sometimes I can intercept their hands, but frequently, the one you don't see is the one that gets you. There's a couple of pickpockets-in-training in that class, I think! Even if it's not done on purpose (and I don't think it is), all it takes is a hug that you weren't ready for, a shirt that's loose, or a really sharp eye seeing the clip on an IWB holster and it can become a tense situation.

Yeah...it can be argued kids should keep their hands to themselves. Lawbreakers shouldn't be on the streets. Both happen.

The reality is that a loud-mouthed kid and a liberal, anti-2A daycare worker can make your life miserable.

I think I might talk with the owner/manager and see if I might obtain written permission. The worst that could happen is a) I'm told no; b) it gets put in the handbook (thus alerting other CCW holders of the danger); or c) a 30-06 sign.

Thanks to Philbo for posting Texas code.

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