Carry at the Alamo

Photoman · Post by **Photoman** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 6:08 pm

I will be visiting the Alamo next week and wonder what their policy is. I understand it is state property but is managed by a private group. Anyone know for sure?

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 6:19 pm

I was there 2 yr ago. Looked real carefully. No 30-06 sign. Went in like we owned the place.

Really need on of the city dwellers to speak for sure since it has been that long.

extremist · Post by **extremist** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 7:00 pm

That was the first (and only) place I've ever been "busted" for carrying in a fanny pack. At the time, they did NOT have a 30.06 sign in place, but rather a little engraved sign somewhere on premises. I was confronted by a "law enforcement" looking fellow who asked for my credentials and if I was carrying and informed me (gave me the verbal notice) that handguns were not allowed on the premises.

Fortunately, I was on the way out as we had been pretty much through the entire place, and opted to leave.

I've never carried in a fanny pack since

James

p.s. That's been SEVERAL years ago, probably close to 6 or 7 but I'm not sure since my memory fails me at times

JLaw · Post by **JLaw** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 10:20 pm

Uhoh. I'm interested to hear the outcome of this. I was at the Alamo with my family many months back. Never saw any 30.06's. Didn't think about the whole "state property" thing. All turned out okay, just really curious if I was right or wrong to carry there.

JLaw

stevie_d_64 · Post by **stevie_d_64** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:26 pm

This is one of those touchy feely ones...

I recall a few years ago, I got into a discussion about the Alamo, and all the can you carry, should you carry debate...

Since its not posted with the proper 30.06 statute, I can't think of a reason not to, and for it to be that big a deal...

The Daughter's of the Republic of Texas run the facility, and I have yet to confirm any policy regarding the carrying under Texas's CHL law being restricted...That is a private entity, and I believe they would be right in posting the 30.06 is they wanted to...

But...I have also heard, and tested the waters myself in inquiring to their "check-in" your firearms procedure at the security office...

I kinda felt taken back by that, and figured that to be a positive, yet still untrustful policy...

I plan on being at the Republican State Convention there this year, and I may wander over there to ge the straight in person scoop and try to remember to get the info back here for everyone to see...

Until then, I hope someone may beat me to it...Try it out...See whats shakin' there, and let us know...I can't see why it would be a bad thing to ask...

Not like Santa Ana's going to invade again...

KBCraig · Post by **KBCraig** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:42 pm

Several years back, there were reports of "profiling" by the Alamo Rangers. It seems they were approaching middle aged white men wearing fanny packs and informing them that concealed handguns were not allowed.

That problem has been taken care of with the state property clause.

Kevin

KBCraig · Post by **KBCraig** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:45 pm

stevie_d_64 wrote:The Daughter's of the Republic of Texas run the facility, and I have yet to confirm any policy regarding the carrying under Texas's CHL law being restricted...That is a private entity, and I believe they would be right in posting the 30.06 is they wanted to...

The DRT operates it, but it belongs to the State of Texas. It's government property.

Kevin

one eyed fatman · Post by **one eyed fatman** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 12:13 pm

To me this thread is ironic as hell. What made the Alamo famous was the people and the guns used to gain independence yet here people are asking if it's OK to carry there. The law. Sometimes it's like a dog chasing it's own tail.

Photoman · Post by **Photoman** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 7:31 pm

Thanks for all the replies! I can't imagine visiting the Alamo without my 45. Would just seem...well...un-Texan.

I sent an email to the security department. Hopefully will hear back from them tomorrow. I will keep y'all posted on how it goes.

nemesis · Post by **nemesis** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 7:42 pm

The last time I was in the Alamo was in early December, 05. I was carrying and looked thoroughly for any signs; even invalid signs; but there were none.

Regretfully, there was some sort of Mexican (nationalist) protest taking place out on the street and a multitude of Mexican flags were being flown. I considered shouting "deguello" and engaging but thought it might spoil the moment.

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 9:30 pm

Good thought nemesis. Just don't need any of the GG's in jail.

stevie_d_64 · Post by **stevie_d_64** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:50 am

nemesis wrote:The last time I was in the Alamo was in early December, 05. I was carrying and looked thoroughly for any signs; even invalid signs; but there were none.

Regretfully, there was some sort of Mexican (nationalist) protest taking place out on the street and a multitude of Mexican flags were being flown. I considered shouting "deguello" and engaging but thought it might spoil the moment.

You should have shouted "Vive la Migre!"

That will either get them to scatter, or charge...

stevie_d_64 · Post by **stevie_d_64** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:54 am

KBCraig wrote:
stevie_d_64 wrote:The Daughter's of the Republic of Texas run the facility, and I have yet to confirm any policy regarding the carrying under Texas's CHL law being restricted...That is a private entity, and I believe they would be right in posting the 30.06 is they wanted to...
The DRT operates it, but it belongs to the State of Texas. It's government property.

Kevin

Cool, I didn't know the chain of command on this one...

Since thats the case, doesn't it fall under the provisions of SB501 then???

State Park, State facility etc etc...I thought you couldn't post those facilities then...

I'm not really confused, but others may be...I'm an equal opportunity confuser by trade...

jimlongley · Post by **jimlongley** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 1:23 pm

Last time I was there I carried in my fanny pack, and nobody said a word.

stevie_d_64 · Post by **stevie_d_64** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 4:06 pm

jimlongley wrote:Last time I was there I carried in my fanny pack, and nobody said a word.

I used to carry in a fanny pack too...

But I also wore a beenie cap with a propeller on it...So thats what I think really garnered me a lot of attention...I think they put 2 & 2 together and came up with 5...

I have no idea why though...

Funny though...Everytime I do see someone else wearing a fanny pack, it takes me about 2 nanny seconds to determine if that person is carrying or not...And usually its an educated yes...