Those signs are enforceable only when the council is in session (the meeting of a governmental body clause). AFAIK, that is the only time they actually use the metal detectors. Any other time, the detectors are not in operation, and you can carry past the signs. I did just that last time I was at City Hall for an art exhibit. Yes, the signs were still there (off to the side), but no enforcement was taking place, and the metal detectors were off to the side as well.Scott Farkus wrote:I sure hope this is on the agenda this session. It burns my hide every time I walk past Austin City Hall and see the 30.06 and the metal detectors at both entrances. They should not be allowed to do this.
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- Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:51 pm
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- Topic: Cities improperly posting 30.06 signs?
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Re: Cities improperly posting 30.06 signs?
- Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:41 pm
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Re: Cities improperly posting 30.06 signs?
There is a post in the forum regarding a New Braunfels city ordinance regarding carry in their libraries:
http://www.texasshooting.com/TexasCHL_F ... =7&t=17302
From the posts, it appears that this was a pre-2003 ordinance, so if someone in the know wants to bump the city council to get rid of some outdated and erroneous local legislation to be compliant with state law, this one's for you.
As cities cannot pre-empt state law regarding firearms, perhaps an open records request would be in order.
http://www.texasshooting.com/TexasCHL_F ... =7&t=17302
From the posts, it appears that this was a pre-2003 ordinance, so if someone in the know wants to bump the city council to get rid of some outdated and erroneous local legislation to be compliant with state law, this one's for you.
As cities cannot pre-empt state law regarding firearms, perhaps an open records request would be in order.