Sign seen on fireworks stand today

[rp_photo]

Tis the season for for makeshift fireworks stands to pop up in vacant lots, and today I noticed a sign on one near Mason Road and FM1093 which stated to the effect:

"No firearms within 50 feet other than police officers"

I'm pretty sure I never saw that mentioned in any Texas CH or handgun laws, and I'm at a loss to understand why the stand operator thinks its a good idea to alienate potential customers who carry.

Needless to say, it was crudely hand made with black stencil letters on a white-painted board. Right next to the stand were two people smoking.

[thatguy]

Non compliant and a non issue for CHLer's.

[Skiprr]

Right next to the stand were two people smoking.

Well there ya go, then. Safety first.

[rp_photo]

I'm thinking that the stand might have originated in another state and/or was old.

[o b juan]

or it could be his mama or wifey told him good idea

[johncanfield]

So if a firearm is within 50 feet of the stand it might set off their fireworks?

[WildBill]

So if a firearm is within 50 feet of the stand it might set off their fireworks?

No, you have it backwards. If within 50 feet, the fireworks might set off the gun.

[The Annoyed Man]

Needless to say, it was crudely hand made with black stencil letters on a white-painted board. Right next to the stand were two Darwin Awards Candidates smoking.

Fixed it for you....

[kg5ie]

§34.822. Storage of Black Powder and Fireworks 1.3G at Other Than Display Sites.

Prohibits firearms within 50' of the magazine (storage facility), other than carried by guard. I would say the guy is just trying to comply with the law.


http://www.tdi.texas.gov/fire/documents ... eworks.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



Now, I did not say the law made any sense.

[RogueUSMC]

Your site only applies when at "Other than display sites" or when a Type 4 magazine is required. Facilities of less that 120SqFt have an exception to the storage regs in Section 5604. So it still doesn't make it anything official...

[cb1000rider]

Just yell your order in from 50 feet back... That might get the idea across.. :-)

[puma guy]

No need to go to the fireworks stand. Just go outside and burn some money; same thing. Lest I get a barrage of responses - it's a joke!!

[MeMelYup]

§34.822. Storage of Black Powder and Fireworks 1.3G at Other Than Display Sites.

Prohibits firearms within 50' of the magazine (storage facility), other than carried by guard. I would say the guy is just trying to comply with the law.


http://www.tdi.texas.gov/fire/documents ... eworks.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



Now, I did not say the law made any sense.

If he were trying to comply with the law he would have a sign depicting the law and stating no firearms allowed including CHL. Not a sign that is for CHL's only. I'll bet that 50ft rule includes smoking.

[rp_photo]

This was at a different nearby stand and most likely under different ownership and without the sign:

http://bearingarms.com/fireworks-stand- ... robberies/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm going to assume that the robbers passed over the stand I saw and went on to this one as surely they wouldn't disobey the sign.

[philip964]

I like those kind of signs. It means CHL welcome. Plus I know know I will be extra safe as the potential robber will only have a knife.