Proliferation of 30.06 signs by Municipalities

[karlac]

Seeing a recent proliferation of properly worded, but unenforceable, 30.06 signage on city properties these days (even our city's maintenance garage has one posted), it's almost like Texas' city managers/council members have attended a seminar and decided that, since no penalty is involved, it's OK to use the signage for intimidation/feel good purposes?

It is my understanding, although in contravention of State statutes, it is not an illegal act to post these signs; and I agree it's likely best to let sleeping, unenforceable dogs lie and not draw attention to them, but the proliferation is nonetheless disturbing.

It is hard to deny that the chances of an illegal arrest arguably increase with every unenforceable sign put up, along with the attendant costs to both parties.

Any legal minds (jailhouse, or otherwise) ever comment on the possible applicability of 39.03 (2), once these folks are made aware of their actions?

Chapters 36 & 39, Penal Code


Apparently these offenses constitute a Class A misdemeanor and, along with a friendly, concerned citizen's query to the powers-that-be regarding the signs, and which includes a reference to the above, may be enough to get them to at least examine their actions.

Just as with a CCW, it's not something I would want to use without absolute and proper justification, but ....

Then again, maybe I missed something?

Would've posted this at TexasCHL forum, but it appears to be taking a vacation.

 

[Vaquero]

Caution.
Lefties at work.

If left alone, it will get worse.
I'm going to be watching for these signs.

 

[txinvestigator]

Proliferation? Really? I am aware of the random sign, such as your city garage, but where all do you see them that would be so prolific?

I have found a politely worded email to the city government works wonders. I did so for the Irving convention center a few years ago. Mind you I never threatened anyone with official oppression or other criminal act.

 

[cbigclarke]

Here we go

 

[Charlie]

Here we go

Yup!

 

[karlac]

Proliferation? Really? I am aware of the random sign, such as your city garage, but where all do you see them that would be so prolific?

I have found a politely worded email to the city government works wonders. I did so for the Irving convention center a few years ago. Mind you I never threatened anyone with official oppression or other criminal act.

Mind you, neither have I, nor would I care to do so unless all else fails; same rationale behind using that CCW that may be in our belts.

However, calling the recent 30.06 posting of a Recreation Center, two parks, and a Community Center a "proliferation" is a reasonable description that I will stand by in any case.

Relax, didn't come here to pick a fight ... just a combat veteran, 2nd Amendment advocate, who fought for, and took an oath to uphold, the Constitution, who thoroughly dislikes governmental intimidation in ALL forms, and who prefers to count all his possible legal ammo in advance.

 

[Renegade]

13'er with single digit posts.......

 

[Renegade]

Relax, didn't come here to pick a fight ... just a combat veteran, 2nd Amendment advocate, who fought for, and took an oath to uphold, the Constitution, who thoroughly dislikes governmental intimidation in ALL forms, and who prefers to count all his possible legal ammo in advance.

You realize they have a first amendment right to post the sign? Are you gonna switch sides now?

As TXI says, a polite letter is the best solution.

 

[Vaquero]

You realize they have a first amendment right to post the sign? Are you gonna switch sides now?

As TXI says, a polite letter is the best solution.

They have a Constitutional right to put up anativity scene too, but people will fight it.

Polite is always best at first.

 

[Vaquero]

13'er with single digit posts.......

And?

 

[cbigclarke]

You realize they have a first amendment right to post the sign? Are you gonna switch sides now?

As TXI says, a polite letter is the best solution.

Government doesnt have rights. The citizens do

 

[thack1963]

I have not noticed any new signs here.

 

[Coop45]

Government doesnt have rights. The citizens do

Amen to that!

 

[cbigclarke]

I have not noticed any new signs here.

Seeing he is from Houston, dare I say...that's where he is seeing them

 

[karlac]

You realize they have a first amendment right to post the sign? Are you gonna switch sides now?

As TXI says, a polite letter is the best solution.

Yep, as I clearly indicated.

Regarding governmental "rights", check out the Constitution. It's a good read, might want to try it sometimes.

 

[karlac]

Seeing he is from Houston, dare I say...that's where he is seeing them

Actually, in a city surrounded by Houston, apparently staffed by anti-second amendment folks, and judging from the last two elections, with more money than sense.

 

[cbigclarke]

Actually, in a city surrounded by Houston, apparently staffed by anti-second amendment folks, and judging from the last two elections, with more money than sense.

close enough.. I WIN

 

[Renegade]

Government doesnt have rights. The citizens do

Let's see what the Constitution says:

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

Looks like governments do have rights.

 

[Renegade]

Yep, as I clearly indicated.

Regarding governmental "rights", check out the Constitution. It's a good read, might want to try it sometimes.

I checked out the 10th Amendment above, maybe you should read it?

 

[karlac]

13'er with single digit posts.......

You betcha, Bubba, a 13'er, checking in _just_ to annoy you. Get used to it.