Concealed Carry at Church

[Seadog]

Hoping someone can set me straight. My understanding of the law is that concealed carry is not allowed at places of worship, e.g. my church. However, someone I know who is a CHL instructor tells me that carrying at church is okay unless the church posts a sign that prohibits concealed carry.

Am I misunderstanding the law? What is correct?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Dawico]

As long as 30.06 isn't posted you are good to go.

 

[Tuff]

Like the poster above referenced...Churches are now like any other place of business and they have to follow the 30.06 guidelines. No having said that, everyone in our church carries..

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Originally they were off limits, but subsequent updates to the law changed it so that they must post a valid 30.06 sign like everyone else.

 

[TXARGUY]

I carry at church all the time and so do a lot of others in my congregation.

Praise The Lord and pass the ammunition!

 

[matefrio]

30.06 notice, that's a sign, written or verbal notice from those in charge there.

 

[txinvestigator]

Op, read penal code 46.035, and be sure to read subsection i.

This change happened in 1999.

 

[vmax]

Op, read penal code 46.035, and be sure to read subsection i.

This change happened in 1999.

yes. It was one of the first updates to the original law

 

[Driller]

I know of only one church and they have one of those letters on glass 30.06. Not worth testing it so i choose to worship elsewhere.

Driller

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

No Catholic churches are posted. Come drink our Kool-Aid, it's great! LOL

 

[azngotskills]

I know a pastor that actually carries in his church and encourages others to do so...never know when something can happen

 

[Shotgun Jeremy]

If I was a church going guy, and I had the money to do so(this being key)-I would get a nice chromed out 1911 with a small touch of gold and some etchings. That would be my Sunday gun. Lol

 

[seeker_two]

If my church ever posted a 30.06 sign, 9/10th of the congregation would have to leave....including the pastor.

 

[Kennydale]

Anyone know if they allow CC at Lakewood Church ?

 

[Alex23]

I think Church Carry is pretty common and extremely sensible.

I've been to quite a few churches and never seen a 30.06 notice...

 

[Wabbit69]

The law is pretty clear. No 30.06 sign posted OR verbal communication from the church leadership, and you're good to go. I recently started attending the church right across the street from my house. I had lunch with the pastor a while ago, and the conversation turned to firearms/defense. He showed me his CHL. We noted that churches have been prime targets for ungodly people to cause harm. After attending for a few months, I started to notice at least a dozen NRA window decals in the parking lot every Sunday morning. I've got a feeling that if someone tried to pull an incident like the 2007 New Life at my church, they would have some suprising results. 'Nuff said.

 

[Reverendbiker]

In 1999 I was a student at Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth when Larry Gene Ashbrook walked into a youth rally with two handguns, killing seven people and himself and wounding seven others. One of the dead was a classmate of mine. During the rampage the shooter walked through the sanctuary, shooting worshipers cowering beneath the pews. As a Christian I have no fear of death, but I will not stand by helplessly while a madman takes innocent life. We host CHL classes at my church, and I carry at all times--even while preaching.

 

[Text on]

I know a pastor that actually carries in his church and encourages others to do so...never know when something can happen

I do, too. He also has deacons at each entrance who are carrying. I know I feel safe there. Of course, I am carrying, also, with his permission
.

 

[Driller]

In 1999 I was a student at Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth when Larry Gene Ashbrook walked into a youth rally with two handguns, killing seven people and himself and wounding seven others. One of the dead was a classmate of mine. During the rampage the shooter walked through the sanctuary, shooting worshipers cowering beneath the pews. As a Christian I have no fear of death, but I will not stand by helplessly while a madman takes innocent life. We host CHL classes at my church, and I carry at all times--even while preaching.

Amen

 

[Reverendbiker]

Amen

A preacher always appreciates a good "amen." ;-)