Common use of Possession of Firearms Clause in Contracts

Possession of Firearms. Possession of Firearms is forbidden in the Facility with the exception of the following: (i) licensed peace officers and licensed honorably retired peace officers, (ii) exhibitors during events, with Licensee approval, and (iii) individuals licensed by the State of Texas to carry handguns. A “Firearm” is defined as any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel or cylinder by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance or pressurized air or gas or any device readily convertible to that use. All breech-load- ing firearms that are displayed in the exhibit hall, hotel, and surrounding area must be deactivated by removal of the firing pin or proactively altered so that the firearm cannot, under any circumstances, be fired or discharged. No live ammunition is allowed to be sold or displayed. Exhibitors and visitors in the Exhibitor’s booth are prohibited from handling firearms while they are in the possession of an alcoholic beverage, have recently consumed one or more alcoholic beverages, or are otherwise under the influence (however slight and less than legally impaired) of any alcoholic beverage. Likewise, children under the age of 18 are prohibited from handling firearms unless supervised by a responsible adult subject to the above requirements. In the state of Texas, in order to purchase a firearm legally, the buyer must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Anyone purchasing a firearm from a licensed firearms dealer must complete a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms form 4473 (firearms transaction form). A firearms purchaser must also undergo a National Criminal Background Check System check, which will be performed by a licensed firearms dealer. For firearms won via contest or giveaway, the transfer of firearms will not be allowed on Facility premises. Firearms transfers must be conducted away from the site of the event and transfers must be facilitated by a licensed firearms dealer.