Brazos_Jack
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This hinges on how the State of Texas, and not the Federal Government, defines or categorizes the Shockwave. The two are often not in sync on such definitions. The Feds define it as not a rifle, pistol, or shotgun; but as other.
But how does Texas law define it? If Texas defines it as a long gun, rifle, shotgun, or “other”, then it can be carried openly on the front seat of a car or carried on a sling over your shoulder.
However, if Texas law defines it as a handgun, then it is close to useless. It is too large to effectively conceal under most circumstances. It is impractical to carry in a shoulder or belt holster under many circumstances, such as getting in and out of the driver’s seat of a car. So, if it can only be carried in a shoulder or belt holster, then it is rendered useless for most.
I hope some states attorneys will let us know how the Texas AG’s office categorizes the Shockwave.
But how does Texas law define it? If Texas defines it as a long gun, rifle, shotgun, or “other”, then it can be carried openly on the front seat of a car or carried on a sling over your shoulder.
However, if Texas law defines it as a handgun, then it is close to useless. It is too large to effectively conceal under most circumstances. It is impractical to carry in a shoulder or belt holster under many circumstances, such as getting in and out of the driver’s seat of a car. So, if it can only be carried in a shoulder or belt holster, then it is rendered useless for most.
I hope some states attorneys will let us know how the Texas AG’s office categorizes the Shockwave.