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thetexan wrote:An empty holster is not a legal issue. None of the LTC rules including 30.06/.07 speak to handgun or carrying paraphernalia. No applicable rule...no violation.

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Yes, I'm pretty solid on an empty holster. Where I am less certain is if I am carrying using a T-shirt as a cover garment and the holster (but no part of the gun) is partially visible under the bottom of the shirt. Possibly combined with some degree of "printing" for the rest of the gun. Would this situation be OK for a 30.07 posted location?

casp625 wrote:Whenever I go to places like HEB, I just pull my shirt out to cover up. However, I also wear shirts that are near form fitted, so you can generally make out the handle of a handgun when my body shifts positions. Of course, sometimes my holster also hangs below the bottom of my shirt, but I don't consider this open carry either. No part of the handgun is visible in either situation and I haven't had any issues yet.

I haven't been able to get a definitive answer on whether an exposed holster is a problem at a 30.07 posted place. Logic dictates that it couldn't possibly be an issue, so I don't really worry about it.

I have walked into a 30.06 (and 30.07) posted location with an empty holster on full display once. I was working outside, extremely thirsty, and went to the nearest convenience store to get some water. They were dual posted, and I didn't feel like taking my belt off and on twice, so I put the gun in my console and went in. The cashier got big eyes, but didn't say anything to me.

goose wrote:

Soccerdad1995 wrote:I see folks carrying on occasion. I always notice their eyes and body language first, then I look for signs of a weapon on the appropriate side depending on whether they are left or right handed.

I have on occasion seen people that appeared to have good situational awareness and thought, "they may well be a resource if something goes south."

Toms or Pauls?

Captain Toms. Thanks for reminding me of the name.

I see folks carrying on occasion. I always notice their eyes and body language first, then I look for signs of a weapon on the appropriate side depending on whether they are left or right handed.

The latest was at a Houston seafood restaurant chain I call "the boat" because it is shaped like a boat. I can't remember the actual name. I was sitting at the far side of the restaurant with a clear view of the door. There was a wait, like usual and I noticed a guy walk in. His eyes were scanning the room as he stood in line having a conversation with his buddy, and his body language looked like he was in condition yellow. I couldn't see his waist from where I was sitting, but told my wife that he had a gun. When we left, we walked by him and sure enough, there was the bulge and the fold of his T-shirt on his right side as he sat on the stool enjoying his dinner.