Conceal carry a sbr

[gladi8r]

Anyone know the laws or know where I can get some info on the legality of carrying a sbr in a backpack. Not that I will be doing Wally walk thrus are anything like that. But having it in my vehicle in a back pack or transporting to and from my home or range concealed in a backpack. Thanks.

 

[TexasRedneck]

I don't know of any applicable law that would regulate/restrict such...

 

[matefrio]

What you're going to find are very few laws restricting the carry of rifles open or concealed here in TX.

 

[gladi8r]

That's what it appeared to look like when I read some of the stuff I googled.

 

[M. Sage]

Anyone know the laws or know where I can get some info on the legality of carrying a sbr in a backpack. Not that I will be doing Wally walk thrus are anything like that. But having it in my vehicle in a back pack or transporting to and from my home or range concealed in a backpack. Thanks.

Legal in Texas for the most part, and some laws like 30.06 wouldn't apply to you.

Just remember that SBRs are technically illegal and that NFA compliance is just an affirmative defense to prosecution, so if police wanted to do you dirty for carrying a concealed SBR, they could.

 

[gladi8r]

Are all nfa items illegal and the stamp is just for defense.

 

[Texan2]

I wouldn't be too concerned with carrying an SBR in a backpack.

 

[Dreamliner787]

Would it be the same with a pistol upper and lower separated and in a back pack? Meaning would this be considered "conceal carry?"

 

[Texan2]

Would it be the same with a pistol upper and lower separated and in a back pack? Meaning would this be considered "conceal carry?"

Why would you separate them? Carry it assembled.

 

[matefrio]

Would it be the same with a pistol upper and lower separated and in a back pack? Meaning would this be considered "conceal carry?"

Pistol = CHL to carry.

 

[Bithabus]

Would it be the same with a pistol upper and lower separated and in a back pack? Meaning would this be considered "conceal carry?"

That would not count as carrying, IMO.

 

[Koinonia]

Rifles can be openly carried in Texas, SBR or not. Its just not common, so you will be hassled by police who think it isn't.

 

[txinvestigator]

Legal in Texas for the most part, and some laws like 30.06 wouldn't apply to you.

Just remember that SBRs are technically illegal and that NFA compliance is just an affirmative defense to prosecution, so if police wanted to do you dirty for carrying a concealed SBR, they could.

It is not an affirmative defense, just a defense to prosecution. That means the act is unlawful, but you have a defense you can offer in court. You would have to provide evidence to support the defense, such as NFA paperwork.

 

[txinvestigator]

Rifles can be openly carried in Texas, SBR or not. Its just not common, so you will be hassled by police who think it isn't.

Again, SBRs are illegal. Look at PC 46.05. Possession under the NFA is a defense.

In addition, 42.01 of the penal code makes it unlawful to display a firearm in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm. One would be wise to consider the method of carry.

 

[M. Sage]

I wouldn't be too concerned with carrying an SBR in a backpack.

I would rather go with a standard rifle with either a folding stock or a bullpup configuration because of the NFA issues. There are also other containers that will fit something like a Steyr AUG or AK folder that are at least as easy to carry and as low profile as a backpack. We just have to use some imagination on this one.

Wouldn't bother disassembling the rifle, though. Carry is carry, I don't see anything in the law that differentiates a disassembled firearm from an assembled one. Maybe TXI has and can point it out for us, but an AR lower is a firearm.

 

[hkusp1]

Check mate.

 

[gladi8r]

I have the 5.11 select carry back pack for my sbr Draco that's why I was wondering if it was legal. I didn't want to get jammed up with it in my vehicle in the bag or carrying it thru a Parkin lot or somewhere.

 

[Koinonia]

Again, SBRs are illegal. Look at PC 46.05. Possession under the NFA is a defense.

In addition, 42.01 of the penal code makes it unlawful to display a firearm in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm. One would be wise to consider the method of carry.

Yes. Carry your stamp with you. As I said - Carrying of a Long gun/Shotgun is LEGAL, SBR or not. It's still a rifle.

And a manner calculated to cause alarm, is dependent on the person carrying it. If you have it shouldered, you're most likely causing alarm on purpose. If its slung on your back, the people can piss off, because I do not mean to cause alarm. Anything you do with a gun, if your average joe/jane sees it, it causes alarm, whether or not you mean too. Vast majority of people are too scared to deal with it, so it will always cause alarm.

 

[gladi8r]

Good to go thank you gentlemen

 

[Texan2]

Rifles can be openly carried in Texas, SBR or not. Its just not common, so you will be hassled by police who think it isn't.

In addition to what Txi said, police know rifles are legal for open carry.

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