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Thought I read on here that once your permit is in the mail, it shows up in the DPS data base you are a CHL permit holder. If true, are you legally able to carry while permit is in route?

Topdog77c wrote:Thought I read on here that once your permit is in the mail, it shows up in the DPS data base you are a CHL permit holder. If true, are you legally able to carry while permit is in route?

No. You must have the permit on your person at all times when carrying under CHL. You can carry in your car under the Motorist Protection Act, but you cannot exit your vehicle off of your own property or property you control without the CHL in your possession.

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Keith B wrote:No. You must have the permit on your person at all times when carrying under CHL. You can carry in your car under the Motorist Protection Act, but you cannot exit your vehicle off of your own property or property you control without the CHL in your possession.

Strange but true. If you leave your CHL in your wallet in your car, you might be guilty of unlicensed carry when you step out of the car.

Wait until you actually get your license then carry
it is a lot safer