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Re: Carrying while operating vehicle
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 1:17 pm
by bayouhazard
I think the problem is in the other direction. If someone doesn't have a CHL (not LEO, etc) then they can carry concealed on body in their vehicle, but are breaking the law if they get out of their vehicle with a concealed handgun to pump gas, etc
Re: Carrying while operating vehicle
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:32 pm
by der Teufel
skebobebop wrote:Hello everyone,
I've been a Texas CHL holder for about a year now. I heard a rumor today at work that we could not have our weapons concealed on us while we were operating/in control of our vehicles. Is this true? I looked into the Texas CHL handbook and I saw on page 36 and 42 about it being illegal if it is in plain view. In my opinion, concealed on my person is not plain view. Am I correct on thinking this? Thanks for any guidance.
Are we talking about your personal vehicle or a company vehicle? If it's a company vehicle, they can prohibit employees from carrying weapons while operating a company vehicle. Perhaps that's what they meant? If it's your own vehicle, I don't think they can restrict you — But IANAL . . .
Re: Carrying while operating vehicle
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:01 pm
by E10
Sounds to me it was just a conversation, happened to be at work, concerning carrying in a vehicle. The MPA is clear, as has already been pointed out by our esteemed colleagues.
However, I advise against placing a handgun on the vehicle seat and covering it with a towel. In an accident, or even just a quick stop, there's no tellin' where it might end up. Secure in a holster is best, or the console or glove box.