Sneaky...

Upon entering the local Target store I noticed the standard blue sign that states that unlicensed carry is a felony. This is a sign that's required by any location that sells alcohol, but doesn't derive more than 51% of its income from doing so (Texas law normally provides for a misdemeanor charge for carrying without a license, which upgrades to a felony where alcohol is involved). But underneath that sign was one which started with "It is unlawful to carry a handgun..." This got my attention. But when I read the rest, it turned out to be a rephrasing of the law from section 46 of the penal code, which simply stated that you have to carry the type of handgun you're licensed for and keep it concealed.

I think this was Target's way of trying to discourage CHL holders from carrying in the store. If you only read the first part, you'd think that you weren't allowed to carry in the store. If Target really wanted to prohibit concealed carry in their stores, there is a legal method to do so. The downside for them is that the sign is huge because it requires specific text in English and Spanish in letters at least 1 inch high. The legal sign would take up almost all of the space on one of their doors and it would be clearly obvious. It would also incur the wrath of TSRA and anger local CHL holders, who are known to be vocal in calling out stores that don't allow concealed carry.