IAH Affirms CC and OC are OK

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IAH Affirms CC and OC are OK

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Ha! Four TLAs in one message title! I should win something for that!

With all the postings about the explosion of 30.06 and 30.07 signs in the area, here is a happy story for you.
http://www.khou.com/story/news/local/20 ... /78278912/

Apparently, Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has affirmatively stated that concealed and open carry are acceptable in the public areas (e.g. baggage claim, ticketing) that are not behind security.
Texas' new Open Carry Law has gone into effect across the state.

As a result, the Houston Airport System has announced what the new law means for travelers at Bush Intercontinental Airport, Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport.

Starting Jan. 1, gun owners with proper licensing will be allowed to openly carry guns in properly secured shoulder or belt holsters in public areas. Those areas include baggage claim, ticketing, garages, and sidewalks.

Long guns, like rifles and shotguns, are not allowed in public areas. However, passengers can check long guns in secure, hard-sided cases.

New signage has been posted at airport entrances saying, "no unlicensed firearms allowed."
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Thanks for sharing this positive news report. I hope it will be seen as precedent for all airports across Texas.
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OK for an Airport to allow OC but HEB says no! SMH
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Right2Carry wrote:OK for an Airport to allow OC but HEB says no! SMH
The airport cannot prohibit open-carry per TPC 30.07(e). HEB is private. Also airport carry does not apply to the whole building.

One has nothing to do with the other.

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