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GhostTX wrote:I don't know the licensee aspect of the TABC laws, but to me, the blue sign put the burden on the weapon carrier, not the store:
"It is unlawful to carry a weapon on the premises unless the person is licensed to carry the weapon under the concealed handgun law."
"The unlicensed possession of a weapon on these premises is a felony with a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $10,000."

Is this Walmart legal misinterpreting something?

They must be... since when is it the responsibility of the public to establish legality or enforce the law, regarding criminal behavior. If sings didn't hold weight, 06/07 signs wouldn't be valid notice. Asking employees to do so is an unnecessary risk, and i WOULD THINK A HUGE LIABILITY IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG.

At what point does walmart have a burden of proof issue that LEO's don't??? The crazy issue here is TABC suggesting that walmart employees are to enforce the LAW. This makes ZERO sense. If you approach a CRIMINAL and start harassing him about ID, I think that may pose a safety concern.

And so I'm clear- TABC rules say it's not ok for a CRIMINAL to open carry in a store that sells alcohol, but they can CC in the same store??? Well, now that private employees are enforcing the law, I bet we can save some tax dollars and fire all the TABC agents and LEO's!

Lunacy knows no bounds.



I feel for the employees, and agree that being polite to them is the right thing to do. (for a variety of reasons)