RX8er wrote:probation_officer wrote:Ok, I am new here and maybe the answer is obvious but why do you want to cover the serial number on your firearm??
The concern is that Texas DPS is running serial number checks during routine traffic stops. They stop you, disarm you and then call in the SN to make sure it is not stolen. Most feel that this is an illegal search as there is no probable cause.
The issue is that no one can provide any proof that DPS has done this on a routine basis or that it is policy. Do a search here and you will find the thread. IMHO, the OP is worried about something that rarely happens. And you place a sticker over it, I can almost bet you that it will be a full search and a lot more inconvenience for you.
A friend of mine was stopped by dps a few weeks ago, he handed him his chl and the trooper asked if he was armed, replied yes I am - trooper asked where the gun was , in the consol , trooper said hand it over so he could check if the gun was stolen.
