"Two forms of identification, please."

[thorkyl]

Mine sits behind my DL with them back to back.
I can slip it from my wallet and if someone happens to see it they only see the back of it.

The only time I have ever been asked for a second form of ID I have just told them that I have to go home and get my passport, then ask, would a credit card work. Never had to go back home.

I don't want the clerk at the store to ask about it incase the guy behind me is the bad guy I may need to stop.

 

[codygjohnson]

I used mine as ID at Wally World the night before Thanksgiving. I was buying 4 boxes of 100rd Winchester white box 45 and a couple 100rd 9mm. The clerk was being a real whiny ass and telling me about how much his life sucked. He asked to see my ID and then declined it (it was cut at the DPS, waiting for the new one) I started to dig out the temporary, which was buried in the little ID pocket, but noticed my CHL just sitting in the slot. Pulled it out and handed it to him. He gave a big "well that'll work!" and sent me on my way. Funny how my CHL came 8 days after an address change, and I'm still waiting (It's been 35) for the DL..

 

[Jeff B]

My CHL is also right behind my DL. I don't prefer to show it. Normally I use the military ID as the 2nd (it use to be primary and DL was secondary).

Same here. DL #1, Mil. ID #2.

One time, I left my license in the copier (kid needed copy to pay tuition) and had to fly out. I thought for a minute at security about using my CHL, but opted for the Mil. ID. Raninto an issue on the other end, when I went to pick up my rental car... no license, but they finally relented.

I don't think I want to use the CHL as ID unless I have no other option. Following the old "need to know" rule.

Jeff B.

 

[okie556]

Same here. DL #1, Mil. ID #2.

One time, I left my license in the copier (kid needed copy to pay tuition) and had to fly out. I thought for a minute at security about using my CHL, but opted for the Mil. ID. Raninto an issue on the other end, when I went to pick up my rental car... no license, but they finally relented.

I don't think I want to use the CHL as ID unless I have no other option. Following the old "need to know" rule.

Jeff B.

Yeah.......I accidently presented my CHL at the airport ticket counter which led to several minutes of questioning about did I have a weapon on me, in my bags etc and then extra hand-wand screening when I went through security. After that I moved my CHL to different place in my billfold. Now I worry about forgetting to present with my DL in the event I am pulled over on a trafffic violation. Can't win for losing!

 

[Harley Rider 55]

I cashed a check at the bank and as usual, used my DL and CHL as ID. The very attractive young teller told me she had gotten her CHL a few months before. Next thing you know, we're on a date...to the gun range.

 

[shooter]

I cashed a check at the bank and as usual, used my DL and CHL as ID. The very attractive young teller told me she had gotten her CHL a few months before. Next thing you know, we're on a date...to the gun range.

That is all kinds o' awesome...

 

[APatriot]

Using the CHL as a form of "routine" identification is not prudent in my opinion. I show it of course to LE, and at times at gun stores as I preview a weapon. Besides this, I keep it in my wallet. Once again, why bring "attention" to yourself. The only ones who will know I carry "heat" is LE, when required, and the "adam henry" I am about to shoot!!!

 

[TexasRedneck]

I'd use my CHL before I'll use a credit card - but what I usually tell 'em is that I have my DL - and if that's not good enough, then I'll simply go elsewhere.

Funny....I've not had to go elsewhere.

 

[smschulz]

I would think twice before using a CHL as a second ID anywhere except a gun store. Legally speaking, that is sort of a gray area and could be construed in the same manner as telling people you're armed, "brandishing", or whatever other term (can't think of the specific legal term) it goes by. Basically breaking concealment is what I'm getting at.

With all due respect this assertion is ridiculous.

If you are not showing or pulling your weapon then showing an ID is nothing more than that. It is not announcing you are carrying as you do not have to have a weapon to have a CHL.

 

[smschulz]

You would think that the CHL alone would be two ID's > it has your DL # on it.

I am always surprised that when you fill out the 4473 that they do require a DL when you present the CHL.

 

[TexasRedneck]

It's the government.....you expect rational thought?

 

[Pappy]

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I am always surprised that when you fill out the 4473 that they do require a DL when you present the CHL.

Odd...I have filled out several 4473s and the CHL was sufficient, except Wally World and that was a PITA..nevermore,

 

[eriadoc]

Is 4473 the form you fill out when buying a handgun? Last handgun I bought, Collector's had me present both as well, which I thought was sort of silly, but whatever.

 

[Harley Rider 55]

We do not have a "brandishing" law in Texas. It is a crime to display a firearm in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm.

As in the time I carried my AR into my former bank because they posted a 30.06 sign?

 

[txinvestigator]

As in the time I carried my AR into my former bank because they posted a 30.06 sign?

Yes to what is in red in your post.

 

[Shorts]

...for the same reasons we would get rashed at the thought of publicizing a CHL list. In our city/county/state.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Yes to what is in red in your post.

I thought long arms were legal to display in Texas (absolutely without the intention of causing alarm).

EDIT: But who gets to decide one's intentions, lol.....

 

[SapperMapper]

For the "OMG DOES THIS MEAN YOU'RE PACKING HEAT?!?" crowd, my answer is simple.

"No, it means I'm allowed to choose when to go armed. No more, no less."

And walk away and leave 'em guessing. If they're going to react that way, I don't have much to say to 'em anyway.

 

[Exile Machine]

I don't use my CHL as ID in TX unless it's a gun store. I've used it in CA and in other states. Never raised an eyebrow.

 

[txinvestigator]

I thought long arms were legal to display in Texas (absolutely without the intention of causing alarm).

EDIT: But who gets to decide one's intentions, lol.....

I don't know if you calculated to cause alarm or not, so I did not address that part.

If you carried a long gun into the back in a manner calculated to cause alarm then you committed disorderly conduct.