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by nitrogen
Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:51 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: post office
Replies: 21
Views: 2743

Good point!

This came up in another forum, and I asked a friend of mine's dad who is a postal inspector in the East Coast. (in a gun unfriendly state, he ask I not identify him or the state.)
I asked him:
"In your opinion, does Title 18, United States Code, Sec. 930. - (Possession of firearms and dangerous weapons in Federal facilities) prohibit someone with a concealed carry permit issued by their state from legally carrying a concealed handgun on postal property?"

His answer:

"As an unofficial opinion based solely on my understanding of the laws involved, I do not think Federal Law prohibits legal carry of a concealed weapon, if the state, county, or city allows you to carry a concealed weapon. In my opnion[sp], the law was written to allow state and local police officers to carry in a postal facility, but the law can be interpreted to allow someone with a concealed handgun permit as well. Keep in mind, many folk in the business do not want any kind of weapons in a postal facility, period. It'll be up to the discretion of the authorities in your area if you are caught and charged. If you are charged, expect the book to be thrown at you."

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