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I find it hard to believe anyone would be stupid enough to work in a higher risk establishment, make themselves a primary target by wearing a handgun openly, and then not even have it loaded!

rm9792 wrote:Ok, "feel" was a bad word to use. If we are going to get technical then how is everyone open carrying at a gun show? The Law does not mention shows does it?

Gun shows are another prime example of the "we've always......" explanation. Technically, I suppose everyone carrying an exposed handgun at a gun show could be arrested. There is still a trace of common sense left and no elected official would dare try it.

I did say I was giving my interpretation. What it really comes down to is whether the owner may give anyone other than a manager sufficient control to fulfill the requirement of the law.

I would not expect everyone to agree on this. But if not for common acceptance of gun store employees carrying openly, please provide another type of business where this is common. I supposed if I ran a check cashing business, I would have a manager title for every employee, but I still think that's stretching the law a little.

(2) is on the person's own premises or premises under
the person's control unless the person is an employee or agent of
the owner of the premises and the person's primary responsibility
is to act in the capacity of a security guard to protect persons or
property, in which event the person must comply with Subdivision
(5);
.................

(5) holds a security officer commission issued by the
Texas Private Security Board, if:
(A) the person is engaged in the performance of
the person's duties as a security officer or traveling to and from
the person's place of assignment;
(B) the person is wearing a distinctive uniform;
and
(C) the weapon is in plain view;

I have always interpreted this to mean that the owner or a manager would be allowed since they control the premises.

Employees would not qualify unless they were licensed security officers as specified in Subdivision (5).

Open carry in gun stores falls under the "we've always done it that way" clause.