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In my little town of Springtown there were signs erected at both Chevron stations. By the looks of it the owner purchased a "SET" of signs (one .06 & one .07) and one was place at each store. I kindly asked the manager of the .07 store to talk to me and explained the difference in the signs and told him I had no problem doing business with him. I also explained the number of LTC carriers in our community that may or may not cease to do business with the other store sue to the .06 sign. He verified with me that the .07 sign was OK with the licensed folks and asked me to go talk with the other store manager. I did this.

After speaking with the other manager it was clear that he didn't have a clue either. I nicely told him that I didn't feel safe coming into a public facility that would not allow me to carry my weapon concealed. His words were "You mean my sign says that NOBODY can carry a gun?". I told him that the .06 sign said that nobody who has been approved by the state of texas can legally carry a gun here but the BAD GUYS CAN if they want to. He said that he had some guys sporting OC after the first of the year and some customers said something about it. I told him that most guys with a LTC do not mind the .07 signs and we understood.

We shook hands and I walked to my truck. When I got into my truck I noticed him removing the .06 sign. I placed my weapon back on my person (concealed) and went back into his store and made a purchase. I thanked him and again told him that we did not mind the .07 sign and understood.

Lots of store owners out there just need an explaination. I told this guy not to believe me but to look it up an he would see that I was telling him the truth. I know my town is small but even here the store owners need a little education.