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Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:00 pm
by CJD
For instance, a kel tec sub 2000. And I'm speaking from a legal standpoint.

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:03 pm
by speedsix
...not under a CHL...it is not a handgun...

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:21 pm
by denwego
Yep, perfectly legal. Texas doesn't have a concealed weapons law like most states; the only reason we deal with it with handguns is that §46.02 prohibits carrying a handgun at all, and a CHL then in turn legalizes you carrying a handgun concealed. Firearms other than handguns can be carried loaded, unloaded, openly, concealed, or taped to your forehead like you're playing Injun Poker. Just don't threaten people with it, don't go to a location prohibited by §46.03, and you're golden.

Incidentally, I too have a SUB-2000 which tags along with me in a messenger bag on trips and lives in a locked and secured-to-the-frame case in the truck when I'm not on a trip. It's a handy rifle to be sure!

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:32 pm
by PBratton
So, get you a short barrelled AR upper and mate it to an AR Pistol lower... Instant pistol.

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:58 pm
by longtooth
How bout one of the Rossi Mares Leg

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:16 pm
by OldCannon
longtooth wrote:How bout one of the Rossi Mares Leg
It is a "Lever Action Pistol"...so...I guess that one qualifies for CHL? I'm not sure, since I'm not a lawyer, but I can definitely confirm that if I sell you one, it gets logged in my A&D book as a "Pistol".

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:16 pm
by CJD
Well I was more talking about without CHL. More like carrying a rifle around in a manner which won't cause alarm because nobody knows it's there haha

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:19 am
by Mike1951
If I ever incorporate a full length duster into my wardrobe, I might experiment with my Rossi Ranch Hand and my Keltec PLR-16.

The idea is interesting, if somewhat impractical.

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:26 am
by CJD
Well I'm saying that if you carried the sub2000, it would count as carrying a rifle rather than a pistol, unlike the PLR. So it wouldn't be bound by the CHL laws because there are no laws about carrying a rifle in Texas really, other than prohibited places.

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:19 pm
by RPB
Someone needs to make (USA made) a semi-auto carbine for back pocket carry ... concealed holster carry

Magpul Folding Carbine FMG 9 prototype
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Videos and photos on that site

PP90 folding machine gun
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Russian Folding machine gun
FMG
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I"m sure the BATFE would be AOW (Any Other Weapon) All over it ...

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:01 pm
by Thomas
RPB wrote:Someone needs to make (USA made) a semi-auto carbine for back pocket carry ... concealed holster carry
Wanna start an armory with me?

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:11 pm
by Dave2
Thomas wrote:
RPB wrote:Someone needs to make (USA made) a semi-auto carbine for back pocket carry ... concealed holster carry
Wanna start an armory with me?
You two could be the new FFL holders for Red Jacket... Didn't they make such a thing back in the first season? (And with horrible ergonomics, too.)

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:16 pm
by Thomas
Dave2 wrote:
Thomas wrote:
RPB wrote:Someone needs to make (USA made) a semi-auto carbine for back pocket carry ... concealed holster carry
Wanna start an armory with me?
You two could be the new FFL holders for Red Jacket... Didn't they make such a thing back in the first season? (And with horrible ergonomics, too.)
Gawd. I watched Suns of Guns one time. Maybe they're more intelligent in real life (I sure hope so), but that show was ridiculous. I'm an engineer who likes to focus on efficiency, simplicity, and ease-of-use (user experience). I'm the best candidate you can get to design and manufacture the guns. (Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and U.S.C.G. engineer's license)

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 2:08 pm
by RECIT
Thomas wrote:
Dave2 wrote:
Thomas wrote:
RPB wrote:Someone needs to make (USA made) a semi-auto carbine for back pocket carry ... concealed holster carry
Wanna start an armory with me?
You two could be the new FFL holders for Red Jacket... Didn't they make such a thing back in the first season? (And with horrible ergonomics, too.)
Gawd. I watched Suns of Guns one time. Maybe they're more intelligent in real life (I sure hope so), but that show was ridiculous. I'm an engineer who likes to focus on efficiency, simplicity, and ease-of-use (user experience). I'm the best candidate you can get to design and manufacture the guns. (Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and U.S.C.G. engineer's license)

Wear is your TV show?

Re: Could you conceal carry a short rifle?

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 2:21 pm
by Thomas
RECIT wrote:
Thomas wrote:
Dave2 wrote:
Thomas wrote:
RPB wrote:Someone needs to make (USA made) a semi-auto carbine for back pocket carry ... concealed holster carry
Wanna start an armory with me?
You two could be the new FFL holders for Red Jacket... Didn't they make such a thing back in the first season? (And with horrible ergonomics, too.)
Gawd. I watched Suns of Guns one time. Maybe they're more intelligent in real life (I sure hope so), but that show was ridiculous. I'm an engineer who likes to focus on efficiency, simplicity, and ease-of-use (user experience). I'm the best candidate you can get to design and manufacture the guns. (Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and U.S.C.G. engineer's license)

Wear is your TV show?
My work is too boring for TV, and I'm not going to make myself look stupid to make it entertaining.