So can my 19 year old daughter carry a pistol in her car, and on her person now?..

[JColumbus]

Texas drops fight to prevent 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns in public

A federal judge ruled earlier this year that a state law banning young adults from publicly carrying handguns is unconstitutional. The state no longer plans to appeal that ruling.

www.texastribune.org

Please read the above as the new information in that article is pertinent in my asking this question.

My daughter has been shooting since she was 7 and does handle pistols better than most who carry them and even still has her stupid little .22lr...

Anyway, any help to further understand and/or further information would be appreciated.

God bless.

 

[jrbfishn]

I would be asking a defense attorney. Final answer.

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[JColumbus]

Won't need one, but I spoke to a cop buddy in Dallas and he said, as of now, they're considering 18 to 20 years olds good to go on getting a concealed permit but will arrest constitution carriers. EPPD will probably be slightly behind the curb, so I'll send her back to college in a tank. Thanks.

 

[Orbie]

I’m not an attorney so I will state what I think is correct.

An 18 year old is allowed to own a pistol. They cannot purchase one but could be gifted one by someone like their father. I would think the castle law would cover the 18 year while transporting a handgun in their car.

 

[JColumbus]

I’m not an attorney so I will state what I think is correct.

An 18 year old is allowed to own a pistol. They cannot purchase one but could be gifted one by someone like their father. I would think the castle law would cover the 18 year while transporting a handgun in their car.

That is 100 percent, exactly my understanding. She's owned several guns since 7 and I left it up to her whether or not she wants to carry her pistol in her car, but I obviously told her I condone it and would if I were her. The EPPD guys I've talked to have all said they'd arrest her. I mentioned everything you typed and they did not care. Well, she's 19 and can make her own decisions so I'm not worried about it, mainly because I'd rather see her in jail than in a box after being found raped and murdered. Thanks for the post.

 

[Army 1911]

If she keeps it concealed in the car, the EPPD shouldn't have cause to search and find it.

 

[wakosama]

OK. so is she 'qualified' to get a CCW now? And then carry?
[edit]. Just spoke with Carter's Country Spring. They said people still have to be 21 to take the CCW class.

 

[leVieux]

OK. so is she 'qualified' to get a CCW now? And then carry?
[edit]. Just spoke with Carter's Country Spring. They said people still have to be 21 to take the CCW class.

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There has been a recent Supreme Court ruling in this area.
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[wakosama]

the ruling seems to have a 2nd amendment constitutional carry rational. But as noted above some jurisdictions may still arrest. And apparently it didn't automatically grant them the right to take the classes. At least not in Howard County. We'll be watching to see if/when the age for classes is challenged or changed to 18.

 

[leVieux]

the ruling seems to have a 2nd amendment constitutional carry rational. But as noted above some jurisdictions may still arrest. And apparently it didn't automatically grant them the right to take the classes. At least not in Howard County. We'll be watching to see if/when the age for classes is challenged or changed to 18.

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I doubt that it would require re-litigation, if the ruling is clear.

We shall see. . . . . . .

leVieux
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[wakosama]

I'm simply waiting for clarification regarding right to carry vs decision making on the classes. If they have the 'right' then the classes should be available. Legal to drive at 16 and classes available at 16. Same deal.

 

[leVieux]

I'm simply waiting for clarification regarding right to carry vs decision making on the classes. If they have the 'right' then the classes should be available. Legal to drive at 16 and classes available at 16. Same deal.

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“I'm simply waiting for clarification. . . . . . .”

Yep, we all are.

My family has similar concerns, situations, & questoons, NOW !

You are not alone !

leVieux
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[karlac]

I would be asking a defense attorney. Final answer.

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While it is what it is, damn shame that no two legal beagles will likely give you the same answer.

Would like to rant further, but this ain't the thread for it ...

 

[jrbfishn]

I agree. But find one you trust to defend you in court and win. Ask them what they can defend you against.

Personally, I think that any law that has "degrees" or "stages" of adulthood is unConstitutional. You are either an adult and can handle adult responsibilities and consequences or you are not. If a person can not handle the responsibilities of drinking or a handgun at 18, how can they handle any other responsibility that can effect the rest of their's, or other's, lives? Just makes no sense at all.

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[General Zod]

I wouldn't risk it just yet - the Supreme Court may have ruled, but the law hasn't been fixed and enforcement may be up to the whim of Dudley Do-Right...and if Dudley's a cop in Austin, Houston or Dallas there's no telling what the panic level will be. I'd give it time for the law to be brought in line with the court ruling so she has a solid defense if some bored cop decides to pull her over and isn't up to date on things.

 

[leVieux]

I wouldn't risk it just yet - the Supreme Court may have ruled, but the law hasn't been fixed and enforcement may be up to the whim of Dudley Do-Right...and if Dudley's a cop in Austin, Houston or Dallas there's no telling what the panic level will be. I'd give it time for the law to be brought in line with the court ruling so she has a solid defense if some bored cop decides to pull her over and isn't up to date on things.

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Yes, we know.
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[General Zod]

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Yes, we know.
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It must be such a burden being the official spokesman for everybody.

 

[leVieux]

It must be such a burden being the official spokesman for everybody.

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Been dealing w/ the same questions / problems in my own Family.

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[General Zod]

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Been dealing w/ the same questions / problems in my own Family.

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So trying to shut down the discussion here seems counterproductive.

 

[leVieux]

So trying to shut down the discussion here seems counterproductive.

Gee, it was just my lament. “Been there”