LTC Confusion?

[jimijames]

Ok here's another question: I ride a motorcycle. If I purchase a rifle, and a rifle bag, can I wear the bag with a strap and go to the range?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Yes.

How will you carry the pistol on the motorcycle?
Do you have saddlebags, or something?

 

[jimijames]

Yes.

How will you carry the pistol on the motorcycle?
Do you have saddlebags, or something?

Yep, got a custom gun bag for when I lived in LA and transported my pistol.

I’m definitely going to get an LTC in the future, but it says I have to wait 6 months after being a resident. Also the dmv and dps are closed currently.

can’t wait that long to shoot some targets tho!

 

[Charlie]

All the info given by members, as far as I can tell has been 100% accurate. Get your LTC and you'll feel a lot better about your guns and traveling.

 

[toddnjoyce]

..I’m definitely going to get an LTC in the future, but it says I have to wait 6 months after being a resident..

You need to read the rules more closely,
Specifically TGC 411.173(a)

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.411.htm#411.173

Sign up for LTC class. Attend and shoot. Do your fingerprints, apply under the above provisions.

 

[rotor]

Ok here's another question: I ride a motorcycle. If I purchase a rifle, and a rifle bag, can I wear the bag with a strap and go to the range?

Yes. As a matter of fact you can have the rifle on a sling fully loaded strapped to you. Legal but not recommended. Also, the range may not let you carry a loaded rifle in until you get to your range spot. It is legal in Texas to carry a loaded long gun. I have a sub2000 which I can carry concealed in a briefcase or computer bag without a LTC but I do have one.

 

[F350-6]

Welcome to the forum. What city are you in/near?

As for the bike, pistols in the saddle bags, rifle slung in a case over the shoulder won't get you a second look around most places. Law enforcement won't care unless you're wearing some type of gang (motorcycle club included) clothing.

 

[candcallen]

Wait till you goto dps/dmv.

6 months is more of an aspiration, lol. It will take 6 months to get an appointment to get a number.









Ya I'm being an ars. It will only take 5.73 months.

 

[innominate]

Yep, got a custom gun bag for when I lived in LA and transported my pistol.

I’m definitely going to get an LTC in the future, but it says I have to wait 6 months after being a resident. Also the dmv and dps are closed currently.

can’t wait that long to shoot some targets tho!

Nice T120

 

[jimijames]

You need to read the rules more closely,
Specifically TGC 411.173(a)

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.411.htm#411.173

Sign up for LTC class. Attend and shoot. Do your fingerprints, apply under the above provisions.

thanks for that man! literally doing the online class as we speak.

 

[txinvestigator]

Welcome to Texas. As has been covered, you do not need a license to carry in order to carry on or about your person in your car, or while going to and from your car and a place where you can legally carry, like a gun range.

Google Texas Legislature> Statutes> Statutes > Penal Cofe and read 46.02 and 46.15 (b)

Loaded matters not.

 

[Fishkiller]

Welcome from another PRC escapee. Most of what we have to live under in the PRC does not apply here. You can do private sales without the FFL BS, buy more than one gun per month, no FSC needed, have 15 or 30 round mags, no 10 day waiting period, order ammo online rtc.

It is a wonderful place compared to...

 

[rotor]

Welcome to Texas. As has been covered, you do not need a license to carry in order to carry on or about your person in your car, or while going to and from your car and a place where you can legally carry, like a gun range.

Google Texas Legislature> Statutes> Statutes > Penal Cofe and read 46.02 and 46.15 (b)

Loaded matters not.

I believe you need a LTC to carry on your person in a car. You can have the gun in a glovebox without a LTC.

 

[Renegade]

I believe you need a LTC to carry on your person in a car. You can have the gun in a glovebox without a LTC.

No, you also do not need a LTC to carry it to your car.

 

[txinvestigator]

I believe you need a LTC to carry on your person in a car. You can have the gun in a glovebox without a LTC.

No

Texas Penal Code

Sec. 46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun; and

(2) is not:

(A) on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control; or

(B) inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person's control.

(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person's control at any time in which:

(1) the handgun is in plain view, unless the person is licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, and the handgun is carried in a shoulder or belt holster; or

(2) the person is:

(A) engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor that is a violation of a law or ordinance regulating traffic or boating;

(B) prohibited by law from possessing a firearm; or

(C) a member of a criminal street gang, as defined by Section 71.01.

 

[rotor]

No

I stand corrected. Thank you.

 

[DoubleDuty]

yep, it only needs to be concealed anywhere you want in your vehicle whether you have an LTC or not.

 

[F350-6]

.... buy more than one gun per month...

Per month? He's gonna freak out when he finds out he can buy more than one gun per transaction with the dealer here.

 

[jimijames]

Month one of Texas life, and gun ownership has went well Gents. Thanks for the encouragement. Looking forward to getting another pistol (I currently have a Glock 19,) and a rifle next. I passed my LTC online course, but cant find anyone to give me the qualification yet. I have become a member of a local gun club as well. Learning to shoot. I liken it to holding a baby bird, the less I anticipate the recoil, the more accurate my shots are. Very zen. I still miss the mark, but Im getting more bullseyes as I practice.

 

[F350-6]

If you joined a gun club, ask around. I'll bet you a dollar someone that visits that gun club can do your qualification.

And if you've lived in Texas for a month and all you have to show for it is a glock 19, you're not acclimating very well. I guess we can give you a pass with all the beer flu stuff, but it sounds like it's time for you to go shopping.