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Originally Posted by stomachmonkey
30-06 is basically a trespass notice. The owner of the property is giving you notice that a concealed weapon, even with a permit, is not welcome.
51% you will see in restaurants/bars. It means 51% or more of their revenue is derived from alcohol sales so carrying concealed is against the law.
The most common one is the unlicensed concealed notice which is kind of a stupid one since you are not allowed to carry concealed without a CHL anyway.
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All correct. The last one basically, is an upgrade. Those signs are leftovers from the laws before concealed carry. I think concealed carry without a license is a misdemeanor. Unlicensed Concealed carry where alcohol is sold, and I think where guns are sold, is a felony.
While is it illegal to carry unlicensed, it is more illegal in certain places.
Steve,
The 30-06 sign is "obvious". It has to have I think a minimum 1/2 inch high letters and be in either black on white or red on white, and also be in English and Spanish! It is basically a "don't do business here" sign, for many people. The good news is, the charge is simply trespassing if you violate it, and generally only if you are made and you refuse to leave.
The 51% sign is serious. They are usually behind the bar. If you see one of these, you can be arrested. Again, the idea is that if you are drinking in a bar, you shouldn't carry.
We're trying to get the laws changed. For example, 51% is a reasonable law for people who are drinking, like DUI. But what if you have a designated driver? Should the DD be prevented from also being the designated protector?
Also, DUI only kicks in above 0.08% BAC. By the same reasoning, someone should be able carry as long as they are not drunk. Outside a bar, this is the law.