Gun laws for carrying a gun with a motorcycle.

[CoryAyers]

Does anyone know about carrying a gun if you are a motorcyclist? Or where I could find those? Is it the same as a car? I don't have a CHL, and I own more shot guns and rifles anyway. But if I got a handgun would I need a CHL to transport it?

 

[ChunkyMonkey]

Wouldn't it be similar to that of another vehicle since there's no seperation of car or motorcycle? Conceal in bags or tank bin.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Actually.....why can't he carry it ON him as long as he's on the bike?

 

[ChunkyMonkey]

I know better than to give a direct answer on a forum for legal advice, lol....I don't wanna get involved in that subpoena.lol

 

[San Antone RR]

Cory, look up the Motorist Protection Act. I believe it was passed in 2007. It refers to "motor vehicle" which equally applies to cars and bikes. The search function is your friend as well. This has been discussed at length on this forum.

 

[Bithabus]

I answered your question when you asked it in the other thread.

 

[majormadmax]

You can carry concealed on a bike without a CHL, as long as you're eligible; but you can't carry anywhere else except between it and your residence. Makes it a bit of a hassle if you stop anywhere. It'd be smarter just to get a CHL and be allowed to carry it in most places...

 

[txinvestigator]

Does anyone know about carrying a gun if you are a motorcyclist? Or where I could find those? Is it the same as a car? I don't have a CHL, and I own more shot guns and rifles anyway. But if I got a handgun would I need a CHL to transport it?

A motorcycle IS a motor vehicle. A person without a CHL can carry a handgun on or about his person while inside of or directly enroute to his motor vehicle. Google Texas Penal Code section 46.02. I presume being ON a motorcycle is the same as being INSIDE a motor vehicle.

To qualify under 46.02 the person must not have the handgun in plain view, must not be prohibited by law from possessing a firearm, must not be a member of a criminal street gang, and must not commit a crime while carrying (minor traffic offenses are not included)