Carry inside school on Sunday

[tkc723]

Our church meets inside a school on Sundays. I hate disarming in the parking lot. Has anyone ever requested and received permission from the school district to carry inside the building? It would only be Sunday mornings and there are no other school events meeting in the building. Do I have a chance getting approved or am I wasting my time?

[BStacks]

You are likely wasting your time, but concealed means concealed.

[jbarn]

You are likely wasting your time, but concealed means concealed.

The law mesns the law, and reads to me you are suggesting he commit a felony.

[BStacks]

The law mesns the law, and reads to me you are suggesting he commit a felony.

I am not suggesting anything, but you are VERY right. Getting caught with a pistol in that building would be serious trouble.

[Keith B]

You might be able to get permission, but it is very unlikely unless it is in a gun friendly district that allows teachers to carry concealed. Written permssion would have to come from the school superintendent or the board.

[SewTexas]

this is why I would not attend a church that meets at a school.

[Jim Beaux]

The school is not authorized to give you permission.

[jbarn]

The school is not authorized to give you permission.

Actually, the school is specifically authorized by the legislature to give him permission. ;)

Texas Penal Code
ec. 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, or a passenger transportation vehicle of a school or educational institution, whether the school or educational institution is public or private, unless pursuant to written regulations or written authorization of the institution;

[jbarn]

The law mesns the law, and reads to me you are suggesting he commit a felony.

I am not suggesting anything, but you are VERY right. Getting caught with a pistol in that building would be serious trouble.

Oh, my apologies. Then to what does "concealed means concealed" reference?

[Jim Beaux]

The school is not authorized to give you permission.

Actually, the school is specifically authorized by the legislature to give him permission. ;)

Texas Penal Code
ec. 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, or a passenger transportation vehicle of a school or educational institution, whether the school or educational institution is public or private, unless pursuant to written regulations or written authorization of the institution;

Thanks