CHL in State Capital

[cconn]

Went to Austin this weekend with the wife for the UT football game. UT really sucked and got their butts kicked. While we were there I remembered reading somewhere that with a CHL you could bypass security at the Capital and mentioned this to my wife (an attorney) who did not believe me.

So off to the State Capital we went. Walking in the big door there was a metal detector set up and about 4 DPS officers. My wife had to go through the metal detector and have her bag searched. I just showed them my CHL, he swiped it into a computer and asked if I had my weapon on me. After replying yes, he asked a few questions about the type and caliber of weapon I was carrying and let me in with just a "Have a nice day."

I thought it was pretty cool.

 

[txinvestigator]

Was the couch comfortable last night? lol

 

[Texan2]

I think the fact that you can carry in the capitol building is a great message to the rest of the nation.

 

[texas_teacher]

I think the fact that you can carry in the capitol building is a great message to the rest of the nation.

I agree...

 

[Highside]

cconn,

That -is- cool... Just out of curiosity, would that apply to non-Texas CHL holders (i.e. Florida, Utah and others with reciprocity)?

 

[texas_teacher]

cconn,

That -is- cool... Just out of curiosity, would that apply to non-Texas CHL holders (i.e. Florida, Utah and others with reciprocity)?

Oooh interesting questions seeing as I know some people locally that have exploited loopholes to obtain Utah CHL's. Then again the number of people that visit the capital that live in the area and that actually take an interest in the history of Texas is probably rather low.

 

[Bithabus]

cconn,

That -is- cool... Just out of curiosity, would that apply to non-Texas CHL holders (i.e. Florida, Utah and others with reciprocity)?

Yep.

 

[tx787]

I think it sends a very good message and I know Gov Perry was strongly supportive of allowing CHL holders to carry in the capitol.

 

[Bithabus]

I think it sends a very good message and I know Gov Perry was strongly supportive of allowing CHL holders to carry in the capitol.

The best message we're sending IMO is that they don't have a choice.

 

[ii]

Texas is the best!

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Texas is the best!

yep since i have to take a app down that way me thinks i will go get me some history, momma works for the comptroller so i have a sticker free parking and close by two blocks i think

 

[martywj]

I will going to Legislative Day in January. The day that bikers from all over Texas go to Capitol to see their congressman.