They say that more HPD officers will be along the parade route, and will be inside and outside the festival. Along with HPD (Houston Police Department) and the City of Houston, we have been making strides to ensure every possible measure and precaution is taken.” Their website says, “We at Pride hear, understand, and share your concern for everyone’s safety this Saturday. Organizers are telling Houston Pride event goers that they will have “enhanced” security at the parade and other events on Saturday. HPD investigating threat aimed at local Pride parade īreitbart News’ AWR Hawkins reported on June 23 that the LGBT gun rights group Pink Pistols, has seen their membership grow from 1,500 to more than 7,000 since the Orlando massacre. Organizers have remained committed to the gun-free zone on public streets even though the Houston LGBT community was threatened in a tweet that affirmatively stated – “There will be a massive shooting at the pride parade in Houston, TX,” as reported by Breitbart Texas Merrill Hope on June 16. Firearms, concealed or open carry, will not be allowed.” The message also appears in Spanish. Organizers also say, “We will also be posting the policy regarding firearms on our site, social media outlets and at the parade. The Pride Houston website states that “No Firearms Allowed at Any Pride Houston Events” and cites sections 30.06 and 30.07 of the Texas Penal Code.
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