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Carry at Nokia Live in Grand Prairie?

Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 10:26 am
by Mike from Texas
I searched and found some old posts but was wondering if anyone has been there recently? Do they still only have the ghostbusters sign or are they now 30.06 compliant?

In one of the older posts it was mentioned about having metal detectors. If the establishment is not 30.06 posted and you carry and get caught by the metal detectors, what can they legally do? I'm sure it would make for an interesting scene, but I'm just wondering what can legally be done?

Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 10:34 am
by hi-power
Breaker one-nine for pbandjelly-guy...you got yours ears on?

(He went there last week).

Re: Carry at Nokia Live in Grand Prairie?

Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 11:05 am
by seamusTX
Mike from Texas wrote:If the establishment is not 30.06 posted and you carry and get caught by the metal detectors, what can they legally do?
If the event is not one of those where carrying weapons is prohibited (professional sports, etc.), all they can do is tell you to leave. (IMHO, IANAL, etc.)

- Jim

Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 2:54 pm
by Mike from Texas
Hmmmm, it's a high school graduation ceremony so would that fall under the places not allowed to carry since it is a school sponsored event?

Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 2:58 pm
by seamusTX
Mike from Texas wrote:... it's a high school graduation ceremony so would that fall under the places not allowed to carry since it is a school sponsored event?
I think so. The law is unclear, and I would hate to be a test case.

- Jim

Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 2:58 pm
by barres
Um... Yeah.
PC §46.03. PLACES WEAPONS PROHIBITED. (a) A person commits
an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possesses
or goes with a firearm, illegal knife, club, or prohibited weapon
listed in Section 46.05(a):
(1) on the physical premises of a school or educational institution,
any grounds or building on which an activity sponsored by a school or
educational institution is being conducted
,
etc, etc.

Doesn't matter if the building is posted or not.

Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 8:03 pm
by pbandjelly
*breaker breaker*
I ended up not going that night, but from my past experience they are intolerant of anything weapon-like.
they could give you "verbal" notice, and I feel you would obligated to comply.
it being a High School thing, wouldn't chance it.

let us know if you see any signs, though!

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:25 pm
by TxFire
I was at Nokia tonight for a kids "Go, Diego, Go!" showing. I disarmed in the vehicle with the expectation of metal detectors. To my surprise, no searches and no 30.06. Not sure if their policy and tactics change from show to show or not though.

Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:42 pm
by Jason73
I've been to Nokia for several concerts, all hard rock / metal, and they didnt have metal detectors / perform searches at any of them. Security there is a joke too - now I know what Walmart greeters do at night ;-)

As far as them being posted, this was before I got my CHL so I never looked for 30.06 signs.