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This is just a point for you to ponder. When I took my CHL class, the instructor gave information that was just WRONG. We have a law in Texas that states that if a sign is posted as noted in law 30.06, that it is illegal to enter that store with a concealed handgun...PERIOD. He told us that regardless of the sign you can still carry until the actual owner comes up to you and tells you to leave. I called DPS and they verified that he was wrong.
My point here, don't take your instructor's words for it. Read all of the laws yourself and make sure you are familiar with them. Some points to consider:
1) Where can you legally carry?
2) What can you carry?
3) How many can you carry?
4) Do you have to make an attempt to flee first before shooting?
5) If you kill an innocent bystander, what are the implications?
6) Can you drink alcohol while carrying? If so, what is the legal limit?
7) If you carry in your car, can you carry on the seat where others can see, or on the dash, or does it have to be stowed and concealed in the car.
8] If you are stopped by a LEO, do you have to immediately notify the officer that you are carrying?
9) When does you license expire and what is the renewal process?
10) Who can you tell?
11) How can you store your gun at home, if kids are present?
12) Does having a CHL make you more likely to be sued by the family of an attacker?
13) Can you be sued?
14) Do you have a backup plan and if so, is it legal (knife carry, etc.).
I would recommend that you read through this list and check off the ones you know. If you do not know the answer to one or more, take out your CHL License manual, and read up on it. Do you need an interpretation of the law? Call your local DPS.
Todd
My point here, don't take your instructor's words for it. Read all of the laws yourself and make sure you are familiar with them. Some points to consider:
1) Where can you legally carry?
2) What can you carry?
3) How many can you carry?
4) Do you have to make an attempt to flee first before shooting?
5) If you kill an innocent bystander, what are the implications?
6) Can you drink alcohol while carrying? If so, what is the legal limit?
7) If you carry in your car, can you carry on the seat where others can see, or on the dash, or does it have to be stowed and concealed in the car.
8] If you are stopped by a LEO, do you have to immediately notify the officer that you are carrying?
9) When does you license expire and what is the renewal process?
10) Who can you tell?
11) How can you store your gun at home, if kids are present?
12) Does having a CHL make you more likely to be sued by the family of an attacker?
13) Can you be sued?
14) Do you have a backup plan and if so, is it legal (knife carry, etc.).
I would recommend that you read through this list and check off the ones you know. If you do not know the answer to one or more, take out your CHL License manual, and read up on it. Do you need an interpretation of the law? Call your local DPS.
Todd