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New to Texas, question on carrying a handgun
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 1:25 am
by Daniel
I have an FFL and will be making a handgun purchase soon and have it sent to my house. Everything I see about Texas is CHL this and that. What about if you don't want a CHL what is Texas rules on open carry? In Arizona you could carry as long as you had three points of visibility, full magazine, and a round in the chamber. Does something like this not apply in Texas? I plan to get a CHL but it will be after I recieve my pistol, and I don't feel like going to jail for a stupid mistake.
Re: New to Texas, question on carrying a handgun
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 1:28 am
by carlson1
Welcome to Texas and the Forum!
NO open carry here.
You can carry lawful in your vehicle if:
(1) in a private motor vehicle;
(2) not otherwise engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor that is a violation of a law or ordinance regulating traffic;
(3) not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing a firearm;
(4) not a member of a criminal street gang, as defined by Section 71.01; and
(5) not carrying a handgun in plain view.
Re: New to Texas, question on carrying a handgun
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 1:43 am
by Daniel
Thanks for the info. Looks like I will be signing up for a CHL class quickly then, or do you recommend just doing it online?
Re: New to Texas, question on carrying a handgun
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 1:47 am
by carlson1
Daniel wrote:Thanks for the info. Looks like I will be signing up for a CHL class quickly then, or do you recommend just doing it online?
My renewals have been online. I can't speak for a new CHL, but would think it would speed up the process.
Later today those with authority will know more.
Re: New to Texas, question on carrying a handgun
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 7:42 am
by Crossfire
You can do the application online, but you are also required to attend a 10 hour class.
Re: New to Texas, question on carrying a handgun
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 9:35 am
by rbftfire
Daniel wrote:I have an FFL and will be making a handgun purchase soon and have it sent to my house. Everything I see about Texas is CHL this and that. What about if you don't want a CHL what is Texas rules on open carry? In Arizona you could carry as long as you had three points of visibility, full magazine, and a round in the chamber. Does something like this not apply in Texas? I plan to get a CHL but it will be after I recieve my pistol, and I don't feel like going to jail for a stupid mistake.
I'm sorry to veer off topic here but I just have to ask, are you saying you are required to be loaded and have a round chambered to carry openly?