We are attending this Saturday's convention at Univ. of Houston (main campus)...And since this is not really a school function, we are only "leasing" (for our own purposes and rules, not for the school) out certain areas to convene and conduct our business...
I have always wondered if that may be an exception for us to be able to carry during those type of events??? (Important: I do not believe anything will happen, nor should I generate issues that would create a problem during the event)...
My first inclination is to not carry...I didn't during the last convention, because of obvious trepidations...
I will more than likely stow it in the "safe" secured in the vehicle (in the parking lot, which has been established as proper) anyway, but thought this might be another one of those things that make you think a bit...
In my opinion, its not really a meeting of a governmental body...Its a political party function...
And I know the arguments to "why do you need to carry in there?" issue...
My hypothisis is to discretely prove to the masses, that it is very likely "nothing will happen", and that we should be trusted just a bit more by our government in situations like this...
Maybe I am pushing it a bit, but I believe my intentions are clear, and I believe it is fair to discuss the theory...
Have at it...But be gentle, I bruise easily
Also, this was not totally my idea...Wife Unit brought it up and we discussed it and came up with the idea to post it here...
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(no worry there). Or if you need it. 
Then we ar all on the same page. Better to say, "See there is a need," & hope to be no billed. My personal opinion & have stated it often. Folks have thought a moment then said, Huuumm, you may be right. Schools & churches have been the target of shootings where BG's want to be unhendered in their work of evil. It is getting more known that there are people in a lot of churches that are armed. I think the next 2 places the BG's will start on because they perceive them as places where "No one will be armed" is funeral homes & conservative political party meetings. They will never shoot up the Dems. They are the fellons friend. I know that most of us carry anytime we are at the funeral home for family visit or the funeral service. I have in 33 yr of ministry been at 2 funerals that I was glad I was armed at. Several threats. Both of them were murder victims. A 3rd one before CHL that I requested officers to attend & gave the evidence as to why. They sent ONE officer & he stayed outside the church, then stood on a hill about 150 yd from the graveside at the burial. Hope you don't need one there.
