Texas allows guns into state mental health hospitals

[PokerGuy]

And nothing bad will ever come from this, will it?

Correct, nothing bad will come of it, just like every other place where open carry or concealed carry laws have gone into effect.

 

[PliotronX]

Correct, nothing bad will come of it, just like every other place where open carry or concealed carry laws have gone into effect.

+1 Recall before Vermont went to a permit-less concealed carry, naysayers cried foul and predicted blood in the streets. Still waiting on those bloody streets...

 

[Strk]

+1 Recall before Vermont went to a permit-less concealed carry, naysayers cried foul and predicted blood in the streets. Still waiting on those bloody streets...

It's a bit different when dealing with a large population that have tried/are trying to kill themselves. You're not supposed to go into those places with anything sharp and patients are checked on every 15 minutes depending on the type of floor. This isn't the grocery store.

 

[glenn1]

It's a bit different when dealing with a large population that have tried/are trying to kill themselves. You're not supposed to go into those places with anything sharp and patients are checked on every 15 minutes depending on the type of floor. This isn't the grocery store.

Yes, but not every visitor is necessarily going to be visiting with patients either. If you were a worker fixing something in the hospital, or attending a business meeting in the conference room, or making food service deliveries I don't see where those would be problematic. If a patient is able to access the route driver dropping off the mail or filling the soda machine then I think you have bigger problems then if the driver is carrying a concealed weapon.

Note that I don't concealed carry as I toted a firearm 24/7 for years in the military and have no desire to do so now, but will support others in exercising their rights to do so. I think tailored restrictions on CC in mental hospitals is more appropriate than a blanket ban just because of some completely impossible zombie mental patient apocalypse fantasy scenario.

 

[Subyman]

That only says handguns.

 

[Londo_Jowo]

That only says handguns.

The new law mentioned in the OP only applies to openly carried handguns. The only people allowed to openly carry a handgun are those that have a Concealed Handgun License (CHL).

http://www.opencarrytexas.org/faq.html

Can I lawfully open carry a firearm in Texas?

Yes, as of January 1, 2016, you can carry any handgun openly or concealed as long as you are licensed by Texas or a state with reciprocity. By law, the handgun must be carried in a "shoulder or belt holster." Long arms do not require a license.

Can I open carry on private property?

Yes, provided the property does not display a 30.07 sign. The 30.07 sign will ban open carry, while the 30.06 sign will still apply to concealed carry. A business wanting to completely ban firearms is required to post both. However, if the owner requests removal of the weapon or asks you to leave the property, please respect his or her wishes. Failure to do so could result in the charge of Criminal Trespass and unlawful carry. Open Carry Texas respects private property rights and abides by business preferences by choosing to spend our money at gun friendly establishments. You can purchase "No guns=No money" cards in our store to hand to these anti-gun businesses to make them aware of lost revenue.