Law question: pre LTC

[Gilbertc13]

Hey guys

I’m still awaiting my LTC card. I’ve been doing a lot of driving lately, some in bad areas. Two questions

1.) is it illegal for me to have my gun with me in the car in my bag?

2.) if it’s in a backpack that I usually carry around with me at all times, is that considered unlawful carry?


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[easy rider]

You can have a gun in a bag in a car. Carrying a gun in a backpack requires a license to carry. Open carrying a handgun requires an LTC and be in a shoulder or belt holster.

 

[Vaquero]

Concealed in the vehicle is fine.
From domicile to vehicle is fine.
This refers to handguns.


Otherwise, your gun needs to be a rifle or shotgun.

 

[motorcarman]

This refers to handguns.
Otherwise, your gun needs to be a rifle or shotgun.

Lucas McCain (the rifleman) living in modern day TX. would not have needed a LTC as he carried his Winchester 1892. (even thought it was supposed to be the 1880s) Hide the handgun in the car and just carry a model 1892 44WCF when you are out-and-about in the streets!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tip your hat and just say "Howdy ma'am, Lucas McCain, Glad to know you".

bob

 

[majormadmax]

As Vaquero said, the Texas Motorist Protection Act (HB 1815), effective as of September 1, 2007, permits any law-abiding individual the legal right to carry a concealed handgun inside their motor vehicle in Texas without a LTC (License to Carry), CHL (Concealed Handgun License) or any other permit.

However, you cannot carry a loaded handgun in your backpack under the conditions you described. You could carry a rifle or shotgun that way (or openly), but the latter will probably cause you more attention than you want...

 

[diesel1959]

Concealed NOT ON YOUR PERSON in the vehicle is fine.
From domicile to vehicle is fine.
This refers to handguns.


Otherwise, your gun needs to be a rifle or shotgun.

Fixed for TRVTH.

 

[Vaquero]

Fixed for TRVTH.

Not that I didn't tell truth.
But, you've rightfully expanded upon it.

"1.) is it illegal for me to have my gun with me in the car in my bag?"

 

[Bithabus]

Fixed for TRVTH.

No, you are wrong. He can carry his handgun concealed in his vehicle without a license.

 

[diesel1959]

No, you are wrong. He can carry his handgun concealed in his vehicle without a license.

But the handgun can NOT legally be concealed on his person UNLESS he also holds an LTC. Which he doesn't yet. It has to be concealed in the vehicle but NOT on his person.

 

[Bithabus]

But the handgun can NOT legally be concealed on his person UNLESS he also holds an LTC. Which he doesn't yet. It has to be concealed in the vehicle but NOT on his person.

Again, that is not correct. It may be concealed on his person inside his vehicle.

 

[Gilbertc13]

Thanks for the responses so far gentlemen.

One additional question. I don’t like to leave my backpack in my car at work. Can I legally take it in with me? My mind tells me no because it is concealed carry. Right?


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[no2gates]

Thanks for the responses so far gentlemen.

One additional question. I don’t like to leave my backpack in my car at work. Can I legally take it in with me? My mind tells me no because it is concealed carry. Right?


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You are correct. Not until you get that card in the mail.

 

[Gilbertc13]

You are correct. Not until you get that card in the mail.

Kind of what I thought. That card can’t get here soon enough


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[SloppyShooter]

If the place you work does not allow firearms, then the answer is no.
( Carry it in with you.)

 

[Army 1911]

Your LTC class didn't cover this?

 

[sidebite252]

Your LTC class didn't cover this?

It was covered in the one I attended.

 

[Gilbertc13]

I’m sure they did. Just wanted a refresher and clarification. Memory isn’t so good


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[BRD@66]

.... Memory isn’t so good
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Don't worry you'll get better as you get older.

 

[Gilbertc13]

Also forgot to ask the question about it being in bag in my car


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[majormadmax]

https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/HB01815F.htm