Open Carry rules for Idiots....

[txinvestigator]

Quick question, it might be dumb. But if you are conceal carrying, how is the establishment going to know? Then how can they give you a verbal request to leave?

I know some instances some imprint with there ccw, but I doubt that's how most of us carry.

I work in a facility open to the public. I spot CHLers every day.


Also, I have had people come into the security office and ask if we prohibit CHL carry. Guess what I then know about that person?

 

[txinvestigator]

Some random ugly chick runs up and hugs you from behind and feels it and screams HES GOT A GUN ?

I never get the hot chicks.

And that wasn't my gun

 

[The Lox]

I wonder how many places will forget to put a sign on the back door. That classifies as an entrance correct?

 

[Mreed911]

Correct with this caveat; they don't have to ask you to leave for you to be hit with the class C. If you walk past a 30.07 sign (or 30.06 for that matter) and are noticed, they can call the police. The police can hit you with a class C right then, without you ever having been asked to leave.

ARRESTABLE Class C, though, correct? So they could make a custody arrest for the Class C misdemeanor, take the gun, force you to get magistrated, then go from there... if they wanted to be hard-nosed dicks. Some might, to make a point.

I wonder how many places will forget to put a sign on the back door. That classifies as an entrance correct?

All depends on how much they've been drinking and how nicely you ask... or so I hear.

 

[txinvestigator]

ARRESTABLE Class C, though, correct? So they could make a custody arrest for the Class C misdemeanor, take the gun, force you to get magistrated, then go from there... if they wanted to be hard-nosed dicks. Some might, to make a point.

Yes, one can be arrested for any class C (yes, even speeding and open container if you refuse to sign a promise to appear)

 

[x12aesq]

How do you do that?

I work in a facility open to the public. I spot CHLers every day.

More than one LEO has said something similar to me, and I don't doubt it. It does fascinate me, though. Is it because they're careless or clumsy and print? Something about their demeanor? If you con't mind sharing, that is.

 

[vmax]

can you OC in your vehicle or do you have to still conceal it?

 

[txinvestigator]

can you OC in your vehicle or do you have to still conceal it?

with a license you will be able to oc

 

[txinvestigator]

More than one LEO has said something similar to me, and I don't doubt it. It does fascinate me, though. Is it because they're careless or clumsy and print? Something about their demeanor? If you con't mind sharing, that is.

Tells

Pulling at the cover garment on one side of the body. Touching the gun through the cover garment to ensure it is still there. Pulling the pants up on one side of the waist. Holding one side of an unbuttoned shirt on a windy day. Little things like that. Some of it is just experience. I look for people favoring one side of the body, as well. I look for bulges.

 

[james.long48]

Tells

Pulling at the cover garment on one side of the body. Touching the gun through the cover garment to ensure it is still there. Pulling the pants up on one side of the waist. Holding one side of an unbuttoned shirt on a windy day. Little things like that. Some of it is just experience. I look for people favoring one side of the body, as well. I look for bulges.

Bulges, sometimes there is a bulge in my pants and it ain't my hand gun, if you know what I mean .

Sorry it couldn't be helped.

 

[vmax]

I will not miss holding my over shirt down on windy days outside. I'm letting it fly next year.

 

[vmax]

can you OC with a handgun with a tax stamped legal suppressor mounted?

not that I would, but since this thread is for questions about such things...

 

[Shotgun Jeremy]

Tells

Pulling at the cover garment on one side of the body. Touching the gun through the cover garment to ensure it is still there. Pulling the pants up on one side of the waist. Holding one side of an unbuttoned shirt on a windy day. Little things like that. Some of it is just experience. I look for people favoring one side of the body, as well. I look for bulges.

I still find myself constantly pulling my shirt down, but I try to do both sides simultaneously so it's not as obvious. I think that's typically my biggest/main tell tell, but people either don't seem to notice or care.

 

[Shotgun Jeremy]

can you OC with a handgun with a tax stamped legal suppressor mounted?

not that I would, but since this thread is for questions about such things...

I think it'd be legal.....and badass!!!! But only for special occasions - like BBQ style get togethers.

 

[winchster]

Same places you cannot concealed carry

What part of what I said in red was incorrect?

 

[texas skeeter]

Do you have to be licensed to OC?
YES

- Which signs to look out for while OC?
30.07

- Places you cannot OC?
Same places off limits places with the exception of the different signage requirements. In other words, if it was off limits by statute, it still is. If it was off limits by 30.06 posting, unless it is ALSO posted 30.07 it isn't off limits

Thanx Winchster and TXI. And interesting other comments as well.

 

[texas skeeter]

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[kyletxria1911a1]

I never get the hot chicks.

And that wasn't my gun

no it wasn't. But whispering in her and saying pardon me while I whip this out didn't help matters

 

[Pilgrim]

I never get the hot chicks.

And that wasn't my gun

What's your "gun" doing poking out your backside?

 

[Tejano Scott]

I've always said I want OC to pass, but probably wouldn't OC that often. I really appreciate TXI walking us through these changes.

My biggest fear (aside from the idiots who will abuse OC and taint, possibly ruin, CHL for the rest of us), is how potential encounters with LEOs will happen. I don't mind showing my license if asked, but I'd prefer not to being staring down the LEOs gun in my face. That hasn't been my experience with CHL, but they can always tell you don't touch it. I've even had some cops ask me to step out of vehicle to seperate me from my gun. Not a problem. They've always been nice. When the gun is holstered on my person openly, I'm not sure their reactions will be as relaxed.