Posted on 05/23/2010 5:08:46 AM PDT by Bad~Rodeo
“If you try to kill us, we will try to kill you back.”
I like Texas more and more.
I only have two things to say about this news:
1. Cool.
2. They don’t withold the same right from fellow citizens.
Me too. TX and AZ are making statements.
Exactly. The same article could be written about Chicago aldermen and I would have a completely different reaction.
The really sad thing is that because of that idiot shooting ON THE STEPS of the Capitol, we, the people, can no longer carry in our Capitol. For the first time in history, they have put of metal detectors that every visitor to the Capitol has to walk through.
I have carried hundreds of time there in the past.
You’re right, I forgot about that moron screwing it up for everyone else.
Because of this moron, the Texas LEGISLATURE screwed up for us law abiding citizens!
“One of the reasons lawmakers said they carry is it’s Texas tradition”
One uncited reason is because they knew they were behind the curve, and they were NOT about to try to withhold that right from fellow citizens.
That’s news to me...Did they repeal SB501 to be able to do that, or are they waiting for someone to challenge this BS???
Well, all I have to say is that they better be gone by the time the next session is called next year...
Where is our Texas Supreme Court on this absurd illegal action???
Present your CHL to the security at the metal detectors and you get to walk around them like LEOs do.
Just like at the state fair.
remember.... 30.06 is not enforceable on any property owned by the .gov, state or local, unless there is a courthouse, an election, an execution, or inside of the secure jail area.
see my post to basil
i forgot to include everyone on the previous answer. CHL will get you a free pass around the metal detectors. You are free to carry in the capitol.
Actually, I hadn’t taken time to look it up—thanks!
A little info but not from a state source. This info has been in the public while the rules were being set up.
...State employees can walk around the checkpoint if they show a valid state ID, as can Texans who carry a concealed pistol with a permit.
It’s perhaps the only public building in the country where pistol-packing average Joes can walk through security undeterred.
The express lane for gun owners is clearly marked: “CHL Holders.”....
Officials have justified their decision this way: CHL permit holders are required to undergo training and pass a background check, steps that will weed out potential nuts and terrorists....
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not to mention its the law, i’m sure that weighed in on the decision process :)
TSRA went after the state fair and won handedly, they are not afraid to go after capital security
not to mention its the law, i’m sure that weighed in on the decision process :)
TSRA went after the state fair and won handedly, they are not afraid to go after capital security
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