Heh...glad to be here.
I say own...and possession as physical....you would think anyway.
This is great...so,
46.02 says you are unlawfully carrying a weapon if prohibited by law from possessing a firearm
then..in 46.04
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM
(a) A person who has been convicted of a felony commits an offense if he possesses a firearm
after the period of 5 years at any location other than the premises at which the person lives.
46.15(b) then says
Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who1) is in the actual discharge of official duties as a member of the armed forces or state military forces as defined by Section 431.001, Government Code, or as a guard employed by a penal institution;(2) is traveling;(3) is engaging in lawful hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity on the immediate premises where the activity is conducted, or is en route between the premises and the actor's residence or motor vehicle, if the weapon is a type commonly used in the activity
So at this point...you can carry...but not possess.
Dumb shits
I think..now that i look...travelling is NOT you driving....the "Actor" is the host and you are able to carry but not possess because you rented the gun at the range
Shit....well felons...leave your shit at the house....use someone elses car AND gun....you'll be good
No need to be a Texan, you just need to be able to legally own the handgun, and it be concealed.For the act of carrying not to be illegal, I need to be a resident of the state of Texas and must have the firearm (S&W Sigma 9mm as my truck gun) concealed. Is this correct, and does the firearm need to be a particular distance away from the driving location?
No need to be a Texan, you just need to be able to legally own the handgun, and it be concealed.
No distance requirements at all - just concealed. Got it in a shoulder holster under a loose shirt? Legal while in a motor vehicle if you don't have a CHL.
. . . unless you're on your way to your premises.Just don't get out of the truck with it concealed on you until you get the CHL.
That sounds much better than attempting to read the actual law. Thanks for the input.
NRA-ILA's concise summary of Texas firearm laws.
I think..now that i look...travelling is NOT you driving....the "Actor" is the host and you are able to carry but not possess because you rented the gun at the range
Shit....well felons...leave your shit at the house....use someone elses car AND gun....you'll be good
unfortunatley that is a dead link.
i am still trying to figure out if i can carry a pistol in my car with no permit or not.
in new mexico and colorado a car is considered an extension of my home.
Here in Texas you MAY be able to do so. Keep the handgun concealed, do not commit a crime above a minor traffic offense, be able to lawfully posses a firearm, and do not be a member of a crminal street gang. Do all of that and you are good to go.
Here is a brief guide I wrote. Hope it helps you.
http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/...action-chl/25662-overview-texas-gun-laws.html
yes it is.
concealed or not.
loaded or not
legal in my home AND vehicle
i just got here and i really dont want to argue.