DFW Get Together

[C-dub]

Haven't found it in the code yet, but this is from http://www.texasgunlaws.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Q: Can I strap a gun on my hip in Texas?

A: No, with some exceptions. Open carry is not legal in Texas, but you may open carry on your own property, in the commission of a sporting activity (competition, shooting ranges, etc.), and while engaged in hunting.

[G26ster]

Haven't found it in the code yet, but this is from http://www.texasgunlaws.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Q: Can I strap a gun on my hip in Texas?

A: No, with some exceptions. Open carry is not legal in Texas, but you may open carry on your own property, in the commission of a sporting activity (competition, shooting ranges, etc.), and while engaged in hunting.

PC 46.15(7)(b)(3)
Sec. 46.15. NONAPPLICABILITY.

(a) Sections 46.02 and 46.03 do not apply to:

(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:

3) is engaging in lawful hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity on the immediate premises where the activity is conducted, or is en route between the premises and the actor's residence, motor vehicle, or watercraft, if the weapon is a type commonly used in the activity;

[C-dub]

Thank you.

[C-dub]

you may open carry... in the commission of a sporting activity (competition, shooting ranges, etc.), and while engaged in hunting.

Unless the property-owner decides otherwise - that law in no way forces a range owner to allow OC, any more than a CHL allows you to carry into a premises where you're asked not to.

Elm Fork does allow OC during certain events eg IDPA shoots by people near the firing line (holstered, empty chamber, no magazine, etc) - but it's at their sole discretion, and they're real tight about when and where. Try and force the issue and they're within their rights to tell you to leave.

That's fine Andy. It just sounded like they were saying that it's illegal. If that's their policy I wish they would just say it. It's kinda like when a business says their insurance company requires a no firearms policy, but they are just using that as an excuse to restrict something they really don't want anyway.

[C-dub]

They do say it - and it's thanks to all the swaggering idiots who used the excuse of "Oh, oops, I didn't know I wasn't allowed to have a magazine in place" - you can thank them for the fact that it's now banned. I don't speak FOR Elm Fork, I'm just telling you all how it is.

Put it another way - rapid-fire is perfectly legal, but you can't do it there or you'll be asked to leave. Their range, their rules - now if a stupid little issue like that is going to bring out all the jailhouse lawyers here arguing "It's my RIGHT!", I don't want to be a part of it.

Won't hear it from me. If that's the rule, I'm fine with it. A teeny-tiny little bit disappointed, but it wouldn't keep from the range or event.

[G26ster]

They do say it. I don't speak FOR them, I'm just telling you all how it is.

Put it another way - rapid-fire is perfectly legal, but you can't do it there or you'll be asked to leave. Their range, their rules - now if a stupid little issue like that is going to bring out all the jailhouse lawyers here arguing "It's my RIGHT!", I don't want to be a part of it.

Of course a property owner's wishes goes without saying. I was just addressing C-dub's post which said, "Haven't found it in the code yet," so I posted the code which just says it's legal. I don't think anyone was arguing that it was their right no matter what the property owner says. MHO

[RX8er]

Okay, back on track..........


Here is where we stand:
Date: April 6th
Time: TBD but expect 11:00 - 6:00 or something along those lines
Guests: I need a head count. See this thread: viewtopic.php?f=83&t=63132" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Thanks T_B_M for setting it up for us!
Food: BYOBBQ - I am pretty sure there will be enough food to go around. How about we do a Pot Luck?

If you want to PM me your email, I'll set up an invitation and send it out.


What am I missing?

[The_Busy_Mom]

Potluck would work best, IMO.

[G26ster]

They do say it. I don't speak FOR them, I'm just telling you all how it is.

Put it another way - rapid-fire is perfectly legal, but you can't do it there or you'll be asked to leave. Their range, their rules - now if a stupid little issue like that is going to bring out all the jailhouse lawyers here arguing "It's my RIGHT!", I don't want to be a part of it.

Of course a property owner's wishes goes without saying. I was just addressing C-dub's post which said, "Haven't found it in the code yet," so I posted the code which just says it's legal. I don't think anyone was arguing that it was their right no matter what the property owner says. MHO

Sorry, all - I was over-tired and read it the wrong way. My sincere and rather embarrassed apologies

See, that's what happens when you stay up late with the big kids on a school night

[RX8er]

The guys down in Houston are doing a get together as well. We need to make sure ours is Bigger, Badder, Louder and more guns than theirs.

[maxx2893]

1. Saturdays
2. Lunch
3. Not picky, can find something almost anywhere.
4. I really like the tailgate idea though. Love grilled stuff.

[RX8er]

Good deal. Have you checked in to the viewtopic.php?f=83&t=63132" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; thread?