As someone who carries regularly, I see the "No Guns" signs posted on stores and restaurants.
OK, that is nice. They don't allow armed civilians into their store.
However, does anybody ask if this store or restaurant provides armed security? Does this store replace your personal firearm with an equal measure of security?
If the answer is "no", then the sign needs to be ignored. We will not be sheep herded into pens for a slaughter.
Texas is a little different than PA...
I’m a big student of carry laws in many states...PA has some fantastic stuff in their law that I’d love to see incorporated into Texas law...I’m sure there are some things that PA would like to have as well...
Signage is a big issue here in Texas...You either post the sign in compliance with the law or it is ignored...But, I’m of the opinion that the intent is clear...I stress folks to not advise (the owners) as to the incorrect nature of their signage...Otherwise why give them the chance to go legal...
Otherwise in the Texas Penal Code, the places we are restricted from entering are actually in the law...And are supposed to be known to the CHL community...
I usually keep up with these issues either at Packing.org or the Handgunlaws website...
PDO has had some issues as to the information on the state laws is a bit dated...
“Handgunlaws” has kept the “chat” out of the website and allowed people to submit data that is reviewed then posted to keep the state info as current as possible...
Bottom line is that I agree with you that any place that wishes to restrict my ability to take my personal protection seriously, and be my own responsibility...I usually bypass with extreme prejudice...