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by RPB
Fri Feb 15, 2013 5:01 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Carry on TRE (Trinity Railway Express?
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Re: Carry on TRE (Trinity Railway Express?

Didn't see anthing on TRE's website, but Metro mentions trains
http://blogs.ridemetro.org/blogs/write_ ... rains.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 5:27 PM
Under state law, passengers who board METRO's buses or trains can carry a concealed weapon if they hold a license to carry a concealed weapon.
Here's a story about someone not intending to responsibly protect themself and asking govt to "do something"
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairp ... g_at_d.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Crime
After Yesterday's Shooting at DART Station, Caraway Wants Agency To Do "Something"
By Robert Wilonsky Wed., Feb. 8 2012 a
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1330147/posts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Houston Bus Riders Can Take Guns Aboard
Dallas Morning News ^

and old article
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas ... 920646.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Metro board OKs concealed guns for riders
Metro board OKs concealed guns on buses, trains
Riders with permits will be allowed to carry concealed handguns on board
ROMA KHANNA, Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle | January 27, 2005
Related to that last article, sounds JUST LIKE SCHOOL KIDS (and some professors) arguments against campus carry So, when they pull that argument on Campus Carry, point to the buses and trains and lack of that occurring.
Mixed feelings
Some riders waiting at stops along the light rail line Wednesday expressed concerns about the change.

"I have seen arguments on buses, and this means that someone could be in the position to pull out their gun," said Terry Mulhern, 50, a frequent rider on the rail. "It could get very dangerous."

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