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Great job!!RicoTX wrote:Looks like the City of Marble Falls has not only recognized the signs at MayFest were invalid, but they even shared the information with the Chamber and the Press. Kudos for not only recognizing the problem, but also making it publicly known.
http://www.dailytrib.com/2016/05/27/no- ... state-law/
I never got a response letter from them - I just got an email today from a family member with a link to the story.
Glad to see some action taking place and it looks like all the necessary people have been informed.
I even got a compliment on the letter
Just a reminder folks - make your concerns about invalid signs heard!
The Picayune <news@thepicayune.com>
'No gun' signs at MayFest lead to complaint and staff training on open/concealed carry laws
“They were advised by their security firm to do that, but they didn’t consult with the city,” he said. “We’ve had subsequent meetings and got some education going both on the part of our city staff, the chamber and other users.”
City leaders also updated internal policy to include a portion of the statute with applications for use of city-owned facilities.
Exceptions include events that derive more than 51 percent of their revenue from alcohol sales as well as city hall facilities that house a municipal court.
Chamber Executive Director Patti Zinsmeyer said the organization received direction on how to proceed for future events.
“We understand that no matter what, if it’s a public place such as a park or a city-owned place that we’re using for our festivals, we will not be able to display (the restriction) notices,” she said.
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“We have, from what I understand, posted those signs at the beer booth at events. We will not be posting those signs period,” she said. “When we meet with the new owner (of the private security firm), we’ll make sure they understand the law, and if they have any questions, they can talk to the chief of police.”
Sounds like either a misquote or that the education process is not quite complete!
Exceptions include events that derive more than 51 percent of their revenue from alcohol sales as well as city hall facilities that house a municipal court.
Correct, the >>> education process is not quite complete!Glockster wrote:Sounds like either a misquote or that the education process is not quite complete!
Exceptions include events that derive more than 51 percent of their revenue from alcohol sales as well as city hall facilities that house a municipal court.
Well, I'll agree with you about the LTC holders on this forum. I run into LTC holders quite often who obviously haven't updated themselves on the laws in years. Couple of months ago I found out that a LTC holder member of our church told the deacons that we didn't have to post 30.07 because churches were off limits anyways. My old boss was notorious for this.Jusme wrote:Great job!!
I know we as LTC holders do our best to stay informed on the laws regarding carry regulations, we have to realize that others don't, even those in positions of authority. It's good to see that even though mistakes have occurred they are trying to rectify them.
We have to be ever vigilant and, at the same time understand that sometimes signs are posted out of misconceptions, rather than divisive intent.
Thanks for reporting the County AnnexRicoTX wrote:City Hall and the county Annex are in the hands of the AG...I reported it 2 months ago. You should report Burnet if you haven't already.
Bayoutalker wrote:Congratulations! The only thing that would have made that article better was for them to explain what it takes for a person to become a LTC holder. It might have cut out some of the anti-gun garbage that is sure to follow. I guess that would be asking too much.
