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Paddler112 wrote:So,

to be clear, does the change in the 30.06 posting language mean all the current signs are invalidated and have to be replaced?

If so, I can see a lot of complaining coming from the business community for the burden of replacing those signs.

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I personally will not walk past an old invalid 30.06 sign. Lawyers are way too expensive even when you get your case dismissed.

maximus2161 wrote:

casp625 wrote:

Vol Texan wrote:

drjoker wrote:Very nice. Who should I thank for this? Mr. Cotton? The NRA?

Man, one of my biggest concerns with concealed carry is accidentally carrying past a 30.06 posted property by not using the entrance where it is posted. THAT's why I'm a NRA life member, man.

Not anymore (after 1 Jan 2016, that is)!

Accidentally carrying past a 30.06 is reduced from a Class A to a Class C misdemeanor (effectively the same level as a $200 traffic ticket). After having done so, if they inform you orally and you refuse to leave, then it is a Class A.

This is only for 30.06, however...the penalty for carrying past a 30.07 sign is still a Class A.

Incorrect. Class C applies to 30.07 as well unless you are asked to leave and don't.

Ok so lets say I go to the mall and its posted 30.07 at the main entrances of the mall but not at a department store which I enter (or I just dont see a sign for some reason). I walk in with the mall with my handgun worn on my hip. I get stopped by a security guard or LEO. Is that a class C ticket on the spot or just asked to leave?

TECHNICALLY, all 30.07 signs are supposed to be posted at ALL entrances to an establishment. If they didn't post it at the department stores and you got a ticket, I suppose you could probably get it dismissed. However, if it is posted at all entrances and you miss it, I guess it would be up to the LEO that you encounter. Be polite and you may just be asked to leave. I'd equate it to speeding: some officers give you a ticket while others give you a warning.

Vol Texan wrote:

drjoker wrote:Very nice. Who should I thank for this? Mr. Cotton? The NRA?

Man, one of my biggest concerns with concealed carry is accidentally carrying past a 30.06 posted property by not using the entrance where it is posted. THAT's why I'm a NRA life member, man.

Not anymore (after 1 Jan 2016, that is)!

Accidentally carrying past a 30.06 is reduced from a Class A to a Class C misdemeanor (effectively the same level as a $200 traffic ticket). After having done so, if they inform you orally and you refuse to leave, then it is a Class A.

This is only for 30.06, however...the penalty for carrying past a 30.07 sign is still a Class A.

Incorrect. Class C applies to 30.07 as well unless you are asked to leave and don't.