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unicyclist wrote:I asked the sheriff if I was to have my concealed handgun on me, after walking past the signs, would I be breaking the law? He said no, but that sign would be used in case he came contact with someone with a long-gun, or somehow someone unconcealed their pistol (even an accident)...he could tell them to leave. The 30.06 and the gun buster at the park gives LE the power to tell the person to leave, and if the person doesn't, he is trespassing.

The Sheriff is quite wrong. He derives no additional powers from a toothless sign. Long guns are legal to carry openly in Texas, so coming in contact with someone with a long gun does not indicate that individual is committing a crime. They must be engaged in some other unlawful activity. The 30.06 sign does not give him the power to ask someone to leave. His office gives him that power. The Sheriff seems quite confused about the law which is troubling.