is it legal to carry a rifle in the trunk of my car?

[wolfsburg]

i get questions at work about this all the time. i am interested in finding out if it is legal to carry a shotgun or rifle (ar, ak etc) in your vehicle. Any knowledge or insight is greatly appreciated. thanks everybody. stay safe.

 

[fuelfather]

Last time I checked you could still carry a long gun; shotgun, rifle, AR, AK, in plain sight locked and loaded as long as you are legal to own a firearm and not in the act of a crime.

This is of course in simple terms, and I am not a legal guy.

 

[Wolfwood]

what he said.

i usually keep them in the trunk to avoid unnecessary questions.

 

[matefrio]

There are a few exceptions. 1,000 feet of a school comes to mind and you need to legally be able to own a gun. Also, private property and where you work may not allow it.

But, for the most part, Texas is mute when it comes to carrying rifles so it doesn't even need to be in the trunk.

By the way handguns, as long as concealed, can be carried in the car as well most of the time.

Texas law also doesn't distinguish between a loaded firearm and an unloaded firearm.

 

[London]

San Antonio has special legislation against loaded long arms. The law is in violation of the state's constitution. It's something I need to start fighting against again.

 

[TexasRedneck]

San Antonio has special legislation against loaded long arms. The law is in violation of the state's constitution. It's something I need to start fighting against again.

I need to find a gun rack to fit my truck. Used to run all over SA with one in the rack, got pulled over a few times about it - when I invited the officer to cite me on it, they'd "encourage" me to put it out of sight. I'd refuse, they'd try to "lecture" me....but never cited me. The day they do, the fight WILL be on.

 

[San Antone RR]

Welcome to the forum. There are numerous threads discussing this very issue on this forum.
Google Texas Motorist Protection Act. All the info you need is there and here.

 

[txinvestigator]

i get questions at work about this all the time. i am interested in finding out if it is legal to carry a shotgun or rifle (ar, ak etc) in your vehicle. Any knowledge or insight is greatly appreciated. thanks everybody. stay safe.

http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/...action-chl/25662-overview-texas-gun-laws.html

 

[Bithabus]

You can carry a rifle anywhere in your vehicle, concealed or unconcealed.

 

[majormadmax]

Yes, in San Antonio it is illegal to carry a loaded long arm in your vehicle...

Sec. 21-16. - Carrying loaded rifle or shotgun. It shall be unlawful for any person, other than duly authorized peace officers, to carry a loaded rifle or shotgun on any public street within the city or in a motor vehicle while the same is being operated on any public street within the city. (Code 1959, § 26-28)​

Cross reference— Regulation of firearms and weapons, § 21-151 et seq.​

Argue the legality of the law all you want, but it is on the books and you can be arrest because of it.

It is legal to carry an unloaded rifle or shotgun within the city limits.

Cheers! M2

 

[TexasRedneck]

Argue the legality of the law all you want, but it is on the books and you can be arrest because of it.

It is legal to carry an unloaded rifle or shotgun within the city limits.

Fully understood - however, as it is an "illegal" ordinance, it's gonna play hob being enforced - which is exactly my intent. I have no issue w/being a law-abiding citizen, but I do get my back up when they try to enforce a law that shouldn't exist - and can't, according to state law.

 

[wolfsburg]

thanks

 

[wolfsburg]

thanks everybody for the warm welcome and the great info. this will help tons at work. and its kinda nice cuz iv always wanted to carry an AR with an extra mag in my trunk.

 

[TexasRedneck]

....an' where d'ya work, Wolfsburg? Inquirin' minds wanna know....<G>

 

[wolfsburg]

i work for a action pawn in san antonio, im in charge of taking care of the gun counter. recently took over. aperently the last guy they had doing it was rude, arogent and unknowledgable. im just trying my best. i do however feel such a love for my new job, (been there about two months) iv loved guns for a long time but am just now realizing the "calling" to my work. love my job and the people i get to meet and help. hope to see more forum members there.

 

[Bithabus]

Yes, in San Antonio it is illegal to carry a loaded long arm in your vehicle...

Argue the legality of the law all you want, but it is on the books and you can be arrest because of it.

It is legal to carry an unloaded rifle or shotgun within the city limits.

Cheers! M2

That ordinance is blatantly in violation of State law. Enforcing it would be costly to the city, and possibly the Officer.

 

[Jason]

First of all why would you be in the trunk of the car???

 

[wolfsburg]

it dosnt matter, just trying to find a good answer for my customers.

 

[TexasRedneck]

it dosnt matter, just trying to find a good answer for my customers.

Dude - ya still got that .45 I was lookin' at a coupla weeks ago?? Glad to hear they let ya take over - your predecessor was stupid on his pricing...

 

[TexasRedneck]

That ordinance is blatantly in violation of State law. Enforcing it would be costly to the city, and possibly the Officer.

Yeah.....like I said - got sidetracked in recent years, but need to get my ducks lined up again (attorney, etc.), and go back out and troll for someone willing to really write that citation, or attempt an arrest. Won't resist (obviously), but you can BET there'll be a helluva lawsuit. At one time, had an attorney ready pro-bono to pursue the case - gotta find another one and see what we can see.