Hi All-
New to the forum and to the state of Texas.
Could someone please shed some light on transporting a pistol while on bicycle? From what I understand PC §46.02 has rules for motor vehicles and PC §46.15(b)2 has to do with non-applicability of 46.02. Maybe this is obvious, but reading laws gives me a big fat headache.
My question is (and I'm not yet a resident or a CHL holder) am I in accordance with the law by carrying a pistol (loaded or unloaded) in a backpack while riding a bicycle? Or would I need a CHL to do that? Does it make a difference if the pistol is in a bag attached to the bicycle, not me?
I guess I'm getting confused because the pistol must be concealed in a vehicle, but if I'm outside of a vehicle and i conceal it (assuming i'm not going to my property or sporting event) then I'm violating law.. right?
Does the non-applicability simply mean that there are no specific rules governing transport on a bicycle so long as I'm not doing something 1) I'd need a CHL for and 2) open carrying?
Help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!
You need a CHL to carry on a bicycle, unless you are on property you own or control or meet one or more of the 46.15 criteria.