Can a rifle be carried openly in public

[98f150]

I wonder if its legal to carry a AR on a sling on your back in public?

 

[Skip]

As long as it's not done in a manner to create alarm.


Sent from my sucky iPhone, but soon to be Galaxy S3... Lol

 

[txinvestigator]

To support Skip, the penal code in section 42 (disorderly conduct) makes it unlawful to display a firearm (and other weapons) in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm. I would imagine that, depending on where you do it, you would gather the attention of the police.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

I cant find it right now, but they just arrested a e-6 at fort hood for doing just that,
You may beat the rap, but the ride may be a bitch!!!

 

[Dawico]

Probably not a good idea to do it most places if not necessary.

 

[Shorts]

Here's the current thread

http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/...rrested-while-carrying-rifle-during-hike.html

 

[Younggun]

Expect to be questioned. Don't argue with the cops. Pretty sure that's what landed the E-6 in hot water.

 

[matefrio]

Yes.

The problem is the right to do so had gotten weak so you should expect to get harassed if you are moving about in a populated area.

 

[TX69]

Moat likely you'll get the shit kicked out of you by the police ad you'll lose your toys.

 

[3Bravo2]

You can carry it slung across your front as well.

 

[Younggun]

Moat likely you'll get the shit kicked out of you by the police ad you'll lose your toys.

Doubtful.

Point out which law he would be violating to cause him to "lose his toys" and what cause the police would have to kick the shit out of him.

 

[Charlie]

As said, it is legal to carry a long gun in public, not concealed, and did so in a manner not to cause alarm (and you don't let ANYBODY see you do it!)

 

[M. Sage]

Legal, but don't be surprised if you end up looking down a .40 caliber barrel if you do it.

 

[Younggun]

What the hell?

We got a law that clearly states that we can open carry long guns in public. There's not even any debate over that. So why are some acting like a person would be taxed, beaten, and locked up.

The re net story involved a guy who (supposedly) argued when they asked him to put the gun down and talk to them then resisted arrest.

If cops ask you to put your firearm down and you say no it's gonna get ugly no matter what.

Somebody may call or a passing cop may have some questions. Be cooperative, be smart, answer their questions, and go on with your day.

I can't believe how scared some are to legally carry a firearm and how willing they are to hand over their rights without a fight. ESP one that's not even in question.

 

[Charlie]

Ease up there............it's bad for your health. Nobody's handed over any rights, etc., folks are just commenting about the news reports regarding people being approached (and sometimes harassed, etc.).

 

[M. Sage]

What the hell?

We got a law that clearly states that we can open carry long guns in public. There's not even any debate over that. So why are some acting like a person would be taxed, beaten, and locked up.

The re net story involved a guy who (supposedly) argued when they asked him to put the gun down and talk to them then resisted arrest.

If cops ask you to put your firearm down and you say no it's gonna get ugly no matter what.

Somebody may call or a passing cop may have some questions. Be cooperative, be smart, answer their questions, and go on with your day.

I can't believe how scared some are to legally carry a firearm and how willing they are to hand over their rights without a fight. ESP one that's not even in question.

Cops way overreacted when I did it, and I wasn't even inside city limits.

Also, they need a REASON to detain you and make you put your gun down, and even MORE of a reason to arrest you.

"There's a guy walking with a rifle" is not enough reason for either.

 

[TX69]

What the hell?

We got a law that clearly states that we can open carry long guns in public. There's not even any debate over that. So why are some acting like a person would be taxed, beaten, and locked up.

The re net story involved a guy who (supposedly) argued when they asked him to put the gun down and talk to them then resisted arrest.

If cops ask you to put your firearm down and you say no it's gonna get ugly no matter what.

Somebody may call or a passing cop may have some questions. Be cooperative, be smart, answer their questions, and go on with your day.

I can't believe how scared some are to legally carry a firearm and how willing they are to hand over their rights without a fight. ESP one that's not even in question.

 

[Younggun]

Cops way overreacted when I did it, and I wasn't even inside city limits.

Also, they need a REASON to detain you and make you put your gun down, and even MORE of a reason to arrest you.

"There's a guy walking with a rifle" is not enough reason for either.

I agree with you, but I would put my gun down and talk with them if requested simply to avoid the ride.

Sadly, we have gotten to the point that they will question a law abiding citizen for doing something legal. I will take the route of answering questions and being back on my way because I don't have the financial means to fight whatever charge they may trump up for me arguing with them.

And you never know when you might come across a trigger happy rookie.

 

[M. Sage]

I agree with you, but I would put my gun down and talk with them if requested simply to avoid the ride.

Sadly, we have gotten to the point that they will question a law abiding citizen for doing something legal. I will take the route of answering questions and being back on my way because I don't have the financial means to fight whatever charge they may trump up for me arguing with them.

And you never know when you might come across a trigger happy rookie.

All the reasons listed, including the last one, are why I just ducked into the dark woods when I saw the lights coming.

 

[txinvestigator]

What the hell?

We got a law that clearly states that we can open carry long guns in public.

Actually, there is no law that says that. There IS a law that makes it unlawful to display a firearm in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm. That "calculated to alarm" is open for interpretation by a LEO.