I was excited about going to the Lone Star Tea Party, as I participated in the Tax Day Tea Party last year, as well as a number of other protests. This year both of my parents were in attendance as well. Like almost everyone who attended the event, we waited in traffic patiently, found a really far away parking spot and then made the long trek to the stadium. Unlike many of the other attendees, we were denied entrance to the event. Not by a person, but a sign. Private businesses that wish to prohibit the legal carrying of a concealed handgun are required to post what is known as a "30.06 sign". Fortunately, very few businesses actually bother with doing so. My parents and I took a class last fall and all 3 of us are now licensed to carry concealed. I carry my handgun everyday, everywhere that I am able but on the rare occasions I run into a "30.06 sign" I have taken my business elsewhere. I was surprised and dismayed to see one of these signs at the entrance to the Lone Star Tea Party, especially since I have been told that the sign was not there before the event. As you can see in the picture below, the sign appears to have been quickly zip-tied to the fence. My parents and I asked a few of the volunteers about the sign but unfortunately no one knew who had placed it or why. Since I would be breaking the law by entering the event, we chose instead to go home. Can anyone please shed some light on this issue? Who posted the sign, and why? [img]http://aceat64.beyondweb.net/files/images/politics/tea_party_3006.jpg[/img]

Why didn't you just put your gun in the car? Was it that much of a threat inside? Seriously?

Texas CHL holders are prevented by law from legally carrying at SPORTING EVENTS. The Lone Star RALLY was not a SPORTING EVENT so it appears the sign was ILLEGAL. I would have gone home also, if I thought the sign was LEGAL.

[quote][url=/forums/111/458/page=1/#818]texasbeta[/url] said:
Why didn't you just put your gun in the car? Was it that much of a threat inside? Seriously? [/quote]

But wait...I still didn't get a response...why exactly do you have to have your gun there, to the point that if you can't have it, you go home like your are a 10 yr old? Why did you need it? You are into people, owners of enterprise, being able to make their own decisions right? Well, they didn't want your guns. So...? What am I missing?

TexasBeta: I can't speak for Ace, but I do know that the CHL process is a big ordeal to go through. Many who have gone through the process, choose not to patronize establishments that choose to post a 30.06 notice. It can be a bit like going in without your pants on. I doubt it was out of fear for his own safety. It would be a matter of principle. I hope that answers your question.