Pocket carry is illegal in my vehicle?

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

Most State Troopers are good folk.

 

[dsgrey]

FYI. I listen to a scanner and when they run a DL, they'll come back with the details and also state if the person has a LTC. I highly suspect the first question from the LEO will be "are you carrying"?

 

[Renegade]

FYI. I listen to a scanner and when they run a DL, they'll come back with the details and also state if the person has a LTC. I highly suspect the first question from the LEO will be "are you carrying"?

They do not have your DL before you get pulled over.

Was first question for me at least once.

 

[cycleguy2300]

So I cannot legally "Mexican-Carry" or use a Clip-Draw on my belt if I have an LTC in the State of Texas? I call b*******.

Bingo

You cannot open carry without either a holster or an LTC.

You can carry concealed in your vehicle any way you want so long as it is concealed, even in a pocket.

If you are directly enroute to or from your vehicle, residence or shooting range/shop you can carry open, concealed, in or out of a holster.

I really dgaf about how you carry so long as you are not up to something nefarious.

Go read the Texas Penal Code that was posted earlier. I suggest re-writing it with simplified language and bullet points to make it easier to understand and remember.

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[bigtex10mm]

I've been stopped several times over the last 15 years, for various minor reasons, and every time the Trooper or Deputy Sheriff have asked me if I am carrying.

 

[cycleguy2300]

Some in TX law enforcement are probaly quite upset about permitless carry in Texas. My bet is they are going to try to screw people because they are pissed off that the Constitution was given more credence than their desire for gun control.

I'm not,

except I don't think we need a law to kinda permit what a constitutional amendment already explicitly protects as an inherent, God-given right.

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[SickSilverado]

Curious if there were any ticket/warning issued?

Warning for headlight out.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

ds,

For years, I've been told LEO's couldn't access your LTC status unless you tell them. That such information was not on your DL or License Plate. Or, maybe I was misinformed or perhaps misunderstood.

Or, is their ability to access your LTC status something new or was always so.

I'm all corn-fused.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

CG2300

You posted: "If you are directly enroute to or from your vehicle, residence or shooting range/shop you can carry open, concealed, in or out of a holster."

As far as I know, if I'm an LTC holder I can do the above at any time...no need for the above qualification.

Or, are you referring to the non-LTC holder and their limitations?

Thanks!

 

[rotor]

CG2300

You posted: "If you are directly enroute to or from your vehicle, residence or shooting range/shop you can carry open, concealed, in or out of a holster."

As far as I know, if I'm an LTC holder I can do the above at any time...no need for the above qualification.

Or, are you referring to the non-LTC holder and their limitations?

Thanks!

You can carry open anytime without a holster?

 

[SickSilverado]

Yeah I know that.. I was questions the OP about providing registration

Yes, he asked for my documents after my education.

 

[bigtex10mm]

"For years, I've been told LEO's couldn't access your LTC status unless you tell them. That such information was not on your DL or License Plate. Or, maybe I was misinformed or perhaps misunderstood."

Texas Department of Public Safety (State Troopers) have the ability when they run your license. The CHL/LTC is issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. I was told that the County Deputies, in the larger counties, also have the same information available to them. Not sure about the city cops.

 

[Hoji]

"For years, I've been told LEO's couldn't access your LTC status unless you tell them. That such information was not on your DL or License Plate. Or, maybe I was misinformed or perhaps misunderstood."

Texas Department of Public Safety (State Troopers) have the ability when they run your license. The CHL/LTC is issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. I was told that the County Deputies, in the larger counties, also have the same information available to them. Not sure about the city cops.

Who told you that? It is common knowledge that LE can do exactly that.

 

[Renegade]

Who told you that? It is common knowledge that LE can do exactly that.

THIS

it was a day 1 thing attached to your DL but not marked on your DL

 

[SickSilverado]

Trooper is the one who needs an education.

"all guns must be holstered unless new in their box" holy fucking retard.

I wish I had recorded it. I was in disbelief. I wanted to make a smart-ass remark, but with my luck I'd have initiated a ride to jail. I had a truck full of guns, I just came from the border, and I give off serious Forrest Gump vibes.

 

[SickSilverado]

Just got stopped by another Trooper a mile from home. He said the other guy was mistaken and that if I had an LTC and the gun was concealed, holster was irrelevant. He also said the range bag/new box thing was incorrect. Cool guy. I hope to see him soon for a gun sale or something.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Just got stopped by another Trooper a mile from home. He said the other guy was mistaken and that if I had an LTC and the gun was concealed, holster was irrelevant. He also said the range bag/new box thing was incorrect. Cool guy. I hope to see him soon for a gun sale or something.

I hope you told him the name of the first trooper.
Maybe he could enlighten him....

 

[BillM]

I was just pulled over. I notified Trooper that I had guns on me and in the truck(I was gonna test some guns after my driving shift at the border). He told me I was about to get an education. Trooper told me that I couldn't pocket carry. Not in public and not in my truck. I told him I wouldn't be in public if he hadn't made me stand in the street. He said all guns must be holstered unless new in their box. I asked if my range bag was acceptable and he said no. I have an LTC and I'm an LTC instructor, but he said I was wrong. I googled it and even looked at my handbook, but maybe I'm not understanding. I thought only open carried guns needed a shoulder/belt holster?

FYI - The pocket gun was empty. My actual EDC was a holstered VP9SK. Other guns in my range bag were projects.

Sounds like he's full of sh!t. Just think how his local city or county dodged the bullet by him not arresting you. You could have gotten some well deserved money if he had of.

 

[SickSilverado]

I don't want to out the guy. I'm kinda embarrassed for him. At the same time, I hope his supervisor views the grille cam video. If I had more balls I would've asked him to arrest me for it. On the other hand, I have to much to lose if a BS charge sticks.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Unless I misunderstood your reply, I wasn't asking you to tell us his name, I just was wondering if the second trooper was the least bit curious who told you the bogus info.