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Texas Gun laws #574483 01/27/09 08:21 AM
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What is the current Texas law regarding carrying a pistol in your car or truck? What about shotgun and rifle?

I have heard several different stories, would like a concrete answer.

Thanks, JI


Re: Texas Gun laws [Re: twobartwo] #574484 01/27/09 03:57 PM
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Best to read the statute yourself.

Quoted from here: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/SOTWDocs/PE/htm/PE.46.htm#46.02

Sec. 46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the person is not:

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

(2) inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle 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 that is owned by the person or under the person's control at any time in which:

(1) the handgun is in plain view; 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;

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

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

(a-2) For purposes of this section, "premises" includes real property and a recreational vehicle that is being used as living quarters, regardless of whether that use is temporary or permanent. In this subsection, "recreational vehicle" means a motor vehicle primarily designed as temporary living quarters or a vehicle that contains temporary living quarters and is designed to be towed by a motor vehicle. The term includes a travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, motor home, and horse trailer with living quarters.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the offense is committed on any premises licensed or issued a permit by this state for the sale of alcoholic beverages.


Re: Texas Gun laws [Re: twobartwo] #574485 01/27/09 06:35 PM
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Basically, The castle doctrine which allows you to protect your house has been extended to your Motor Vehicle.



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Re: Texas Gun laws [Re: Ed Lingenfelter] #574486 01/28/09 03:32 AM
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it is well worth taking the concealed class...


Re: Texas Gun laws [Re: ggunn1] #574487 01/28/09 03:47 AM
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So if I'm 20 can I get a handgun registered in my name.

And if I can, can I carry one in my truck



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Re: Texas Gun laws [Re: KWood_TSU] #574488 01/28/09 04:05 AM
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