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by tacticool
Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:59 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: DPS Serial Number Check Strategy
Replies: 78
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Re: DPS Serial Number Check Strategy

android wrote:So.. I was giving this some thought and checked the regulations and I think what I came up with is legal.

GCA 1968 specifically prohibit defacement or removal or removal of serial numbers on firearms.

I see no prohibition on temporarily "covering" the serial number. In fact, a lot of pistols have the serial number under the picatinny rail on the bottom of the frame. A flashlight or any accessory would "cover" that serial number and it would no longer be in "plain sight."

Seems to me like some nice black stickers with "Removal Constitutes a Search" printed on them would be legal and prevent the SN from being in "plain sight" when disarmed during a traffic stop, yet does not violate the law.

I don't know if I would do it, but I know a bunch of people here seem to think this DPS policy is over the line.

Any thoughts?
It seems like a lot of effort when a lock box would be more effective and have other advantages besides.

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