CCW in Houston Galleria

[Pocket]

Going to Houston this weekend. Anyone know what the policy is in the Galleria Mall on CCW?

 

[Quickdraw22]

You should be GTG. I've never seen anything that said no firearms, but this was 8-9 months ago.

-Dave

 

[Speedlace]

If there aren't any 30.06(concealed carry prohibited) signs posted at the entrance, you can carry inside.

 

[WestBank_Dan]

glad i saw this thread. i'll be in houston next weekend =)

 

[leVieux]

I lived in Houston for years, twice. Including in the immediate Galleria neighborhood.

I would not even consider going to Galleria unarmed.

Similar to the N.O. French Quarter, the crime "news" and statistics are "managed" to promote continuing business. The Galleria is a criminal magnet, with its many wealthy unarmed foreign tourist-shoppers. Galleria is full of everything from pickpockets, hookers, purse thieves, to the occasional armed robber; ESPECIALLY THE PARKING LOTS.

I sugggest for you to treat it like the F-Q. No purses, exposed cellphones, expensive jewelry, inattentiveness to suroundings, etc. Remain very aware entering/exiting vehicle, walking through parking, & while "trying-on" clothing.

H.P.D. encourages legal CC by honest citizens. Don't be afraid to talk to the guys & gals in blue. They're not the NOPD and are generally courteous and informative.

Remember, O.C. of handguns is verboten. Take care to keep your weapon & b.u.g. concealed. Pulleeeze, Ladies, no "purse carry" unless you really know what you are doing.

Also, almost every store in Galleria has similar stores in other Houston area malls, which have the same items at much, much lower prices. Very few Houstonians actually do routine sopping in the Galleria. It is a great place to people-watch, including girl-watching !

Enjoy your trip. P.M. me for restaurant recommendations.

leVieux

 

[Pocket]

I lived in Houston for years, twice. Including in the immediate Galleria neighborhood.

I would not even consider going to Galleria unarmed.

Similar to the N.O. French Quarter, the crime "news" and statistics are "managed" to promote continuing business. The Galleria is a criminal magnet, with its many wealthy unarmed foreign tourist-shoppers. Galleria is full of everything from pickpockets, hookers, purse thieves, to the occasional armed robber; ESPECIALLY THE PARKING LOTS.

I sugggest for you to treat it like the F-Q. No purses, exposed cellphones, expensive jewelry, inattentiveness to suroundings, etc. Remain very aware entering/exiting vehicle, walking through parking, & while "trying-on" clothing.

H.P.D. encourages legal CC by honest citizens. Don't be afraid to talk to the guys & gals in blue. They're not the NOPD and are generally courteous and informative.

Remember, O.C. of handguns is verboten. Take care to keep your weapon & b.u.g. concealed. Pulleeeze, Ladies, no "purse carry" unless you really know what you are doing.

Also, almost every store in Galleria has similar stores in other Houston area malls, which have the same items at much, much lower prices. Very few Houstonians actually do routine sopping in the Galleria. It is a great place to people-watch, including girl-watching !

Enjoy your trip. P.M. me for restaurant recommendations.

leVieux

pm sent

 

[Quickdraw22]

leVieux is the MAN when it comes to restaurant choices for the 281/713.

 

[themcfarland]

I hate that area, but work takes me there one time a month usually and I carry.. full size 1911.. would not consider going with out it..

 

[leVieux]

How was your trip to H-town ?

 

[Pocket]

How was your trip to H-town ?

Trip was good except for the drive there and back. Took your advise and did not go to the Galleria at all. Supprised my wife agreeded to that. Did not see any signs prohibiting firearms and I was looking as much as possible. Since I was driving in Houston traffic that wasn't a whole lot. Saw at least one very near collision every day we were there. Carried everywhere I went except the one time when I planned to consume adult beverages.