I think you must surmise that you cannot engage in the adventure of handgun carriage without being a subject matter expert on the topic. And the way you do that is to first read and study. Here is a tip for learning technical material. Start by reading the rules quickly over and over about 5 times. Don't try to understand any of it. Just read. By doing this you are programming your brain for familiarity with the words on the page.DonFromTexas wrote:OK, someone posted that is is OK to carry in a church that is not posted. Easy to remember.
Then another poster posted this, which seems to me to be a total contradiction. What am I missing?
(b) A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, on or about the license holder’s person:
(1) on the premises of a business that has a permit or license issued under Chapter 25, 28, 32, 69, or 74, Alcoholic Beverage Code, if the business derives 51 percent or more of its income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, as determined by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission under Section 104.06, Alcoholic Beverage Code;
(2) on the premises where a high school, collegiate, or professional sporting event or interscholastic event is taking place, unless the license holder is a participant in the event and a handgun is used in the event;
(3) on the premises of a correctional facility;
(4) on the premises of a hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code, or on the premises of a nursing facility licensed under Chapter 242, Health and Safety Code, unless the license holder has written authorization of the hospital or nursing facility administration, as appropriate;
(5) in an amusement park; or
(6) on the premises of a church, synagogue, or other established place of religious worship.
Then study separate topics for comprehension. Diagram or draw what is being said until YOU see it and understand it. Above all do not rely on the forum or any conversation to educate you. Do that yourself, just you and the rules. Otherwise, you will be less than knowledgeable on this subject and will be a slave to the last person who told you anything.
The book is the great argument stopper. Know the book. When you need help to clarify something then ask but even then trust nothing but the book! Careful study on the subject of carrying in church would have easily revealed the facts and rumors or guesses by others wouldn't lead you into confusion.
KNOW THE BOOK. Then you will recognize counterfeit information when you hear it.
And yes, it's somewhat complicated. So is flying airliners and teaching pilots to do so. But that's the nature of learning your business of carrying firearms in Texas.
But we're glad to help. Start by careful and thorough study of the rules.
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