KBCraig wrote:Madsmiley wrote:I asked the instructor about this during class and was given the reply that "any track that held organized events was off limits".
Your instructor's answer is not found in the law.
As for whether or not racing is a "sporting event" under PC 46.035... who knows? A sport is a contest of physical abilities. Not to denigrate the incredible skill, reaction times, etc., of drivers, but I don't know that racing qualifies as a "sport". If it does, then Scrabble and poker and chess competitors who can remain mentally sharp over hours of play should also be called "athletes".
There isnt any specifics about if any organized event is happening at that particular time..To me its a gray area,i however wont be the one pushing the issue.
§ 46.035. UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUN BY LICENSE HOLDER.
(b) A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun ( . . . )
(2) on the premises where a high school, collegiate, or professional sporting event or interscholastic event
is taking place, unless the license holder is a participant in the event and a handgun is used in the event;
Doesn't seem that gray to me, other than any questions there might be about whether an event is a "sporting event". Also, you may have noticed that the law only addresses professional or school events; little league, amateur leagues, etc. (anything that is neither professional nor scholastic), are okay.
Kevin
Please continue reading before making offhand remarks..Thanks
Title 10 Chpt. 46 § 46.03
A place of business that derives 51% or more of its income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on premises consumption
On premises of a correctional facility
On the physical premises of a school, an educational institution, or a passenger transportation vehicle of a school or an educational institution, whether the school or educational institution is public or private,
On the premises where a high school, collegiate or professional sporting event of interscholastic event is taking place, unless the license holder is a participant in the event and a handgun is used in the event
On the premises of a polling place on the day of an election or while early voting is in progress.
racetrack; secured area of an airport
