August 1, 2011, 06:16 PM | #1 |
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Texas hand gun question?
Do you have to have a permit or concealed handgun license to carry around a pistol or revolver in your vehicle in Texas as long as you dont take it out until you are on your own property. Thanks
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August 1, 2011, 06:20 PM | #2 |
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as long as you are legally allowed to own a weapon
no you do not. In Texas you may carry a handgun in your vehicle even if it's loaded. You do not have to have a permit. It is required that the handgun be concealed: NOT in back window, on the front passenger seat, etc, etc.
This only goes for TX obviously, and it is important to make sure the weapon is concealed which many people prefer to do in their glove box, under their seat, in their center console, etc, etc. www.handgunlaw.us is a good website to check out. click on texas
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Thanks,I appreciate the feedback!
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I read through the linked material and still have a few questions.
1) Are you allowed to use this handgun to defend yourself (I assume yes why else would you have it, but you know what they say about assuming) 2) If you have a gun in your car out of site and are pulled over for a traffic violation do you have to notify the police officer you have it? 3) If my handgun is closed in the plastic mfg case/box does that count as concealed? |
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the answer is yes to all 3 questions:
-the informing texas officer part is in red letters at the top right of the page after you click texas. you can check every state, other lands such as quam, virgini islands and so-on, as well as click USA for federal law. my advice is to assume you have to notify in any state unless you are positive you do not have to
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I don't know of any law indicating a must inform for non-CHL holders, but I'd do more research. House bill 1815 was one of the ones that relaxed it for carry in vehicles. Notes the restrictions. HB1815 |
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This is one of the reasons the Texas legislature reduced the penalty for failing to notify (for CHLs) from 30 day suspension of license and a Class B misdemeanor to a misdemeanor with no penalty. However, as a general rule, I find that notifying the officer generally helps the situation. |
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thanx for the clarification as I didn't know that. I already had an edit on my 1st post because my memory was trying to remember. I still think there might be a law somewhere stating the gun holder must inform(in texas), but I haven't found it as of yet. If the 'car is the home' in texas, then I don't see why one should have to inform by law.
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There is a conflict if a CHL holder must notify, while a someone without a permit is not compelled to notify. Inside a car is a legally protected area in Texas for handgun carry, which should mandate equal treatment.
Another thing: a handgun carried inside a vehicle in Texas must be concealed. Otherwise, I suppose the cops could cite you for open carry, illegal in Texas. |
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Does this apply for out of state visitors as well? I am planning a trip to Texas in the coming months and I do not think my Florida non-resident will be received in time.
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I'm glad to read the law about carrying in a car in Texas. It is a certain store which I visit irregularly that I musn't carry into. Thanks for that.
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