Handguns

[Cobraman]

To answer the car question, it is very simple. You must meet these four exceptions:

1) You must not be a member of a street gang
2) You must not be in commission of a crime higher then a class C
3) It must be concealed
4) You must legally be able to purchase a handgun from a retail dealer.

I think the state sums it up quite nicely.

<---- CHL Instructor btw.

In texas penal code 42.02(a) regarding unlicensed carry it says nothing about being able to " purchase from a dealer" it just says I have to legally own the weapon, and at age eighteen I will be able to lawfully own a handgun, especially one that is a gift from my legal guardian.

[ceyko]

In texas penal code 42.02(a) regarding unlicensed carry it says nothing about being able to " purchase from a dealer" it just says I have to legally own the weapon, and at age eighteen I will be able to lawfully own a handgun, especially one that is a gift from my legal guardian.

46.02 I think is correct and you're right. You legally allowed to possess a weapon.

Like I said, be safe than sorry though.

[Grimpala]

Keep this in mind...Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

[Cobraman]

Keep this in mind...Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

exactly. I'm a level headed kid, and don't intend to harm anyone. I don't plan on flaunting it and that is definetly not why I'm looking at one. I'm at school five days a week and I don't usually go anywhere that would warrant having a gun in the car with me. I have been selling a lot of stuff on cl lately and it would be nice to know I can protect myself if someone comes to my house/meets me and intends to harm me, though. 99% of the time it will be locked away in my room.

[ceyko]

Good luck

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[Venix]

In texas penal code 42.02(a) regarding unlicensed carry it says nothing about being able to " purchase from a dealer" it just says I have to legally own the weapon, and at age eighteen I will be able to lawfully own a handgun, especially one that is a gift from my legal guardian.

Well it is VERY shaky ground. You would have to prove to an officer that you are the legal owner of the weapon. The officer does not have to take your word for it either, they need documentation. I would say at the very least you are going to turn a simple traffic stop into a handcuffs and several hour ordeal. The way that we teach the law, you must be able to purchased a handgun from a licensed FFL dealer in order to keep it in your car. That is how the Texas DPS defines 46.02(B). So you can ride the ride, but it is never for free.

It is not my opinion, it is the State of Texas DPS opinion. I would rather not try to argue with them.

[black2002ls]

exactly. I'm a level headed kid, and don't intend to harm anyone. I don't plan on flaunting it and that is definetly not why I'm looking at one. I'm at school five days a week and I don't usually go anywhere that would warrant having a gun in the car with me. I have been selling a lot of stuff on cl lately and it would be nice to know I can protect myself if someone comes to my house/meets me and intends to harm me, though. 99% of the time it will be locked away in my room.

Worst thing you could do!

As for meeting them somewhere. The way that I have understood the conceal/carry in your vehicle is that you must be in your vehicle and feel your life is in danger to use your firearm to protect yourself.

[Venix]

Worst thing you could do!

As for meeting them somewhere. The way that I have understood the conceal/carry in your vehicle is that you must be in your vehicle and feel your life is in danger to use your firearm to protect yourself.

In or around it, however the pistol does not leave it unless there is the need to use it. As always, if the pistol comes out, the handcuffs go on, or you at least get to sign a statement at the police station.

[ceyko]

Well it is VERY shaky ground. You would have to prove to an officer that you are the legal owner of the weapon. The officer does not have to take your word for it either, they need documentation. I would say at the very least you are going to turn a simple traffic stop into a handcuffs and several hour ordeal. The way that we teach the law, you must be able to purchased a handgun from a licensed FFL dealer in order to keep it in your car. That is how the Texas DPS defines 46.02(B). So you can ride the ride, but it is never for free.

It is not my opinion, it is the State of Texas DPS opinion. I would rather not try to argue with them.

It's tough to explain what you're trying to say but you did alright there.

Without a CHL, does he have to volunteer he was the weapon?

Cobraman - Just enlist, serve your country, get a CHL and you're good to go.

[BlackGT]

I would recommend you contact an attorney with experience in firearms law and ask them, just to be sure.

Laws can be written so that they appear one way to the average person, but actually mean or are interpreted differently by the courts. The courts interpretation is the only one that matters.

Try contacting Texas Law Shield and see what they say.

[slow06]

Well it is VERY shaky ground. You would have to prove to an officer that you are the legal owner of the weapon. The officer does not have to take your word for it either, they need documentation. I would say at the very least you are going to turn a simple traffic stop into a handcuffs and several hour ordeal. The way that we teach the law, you must be able to purchased a handgun from a licensed FFL dealer in order to keep it in your car. That is how the Texas DPS defines 46.02(B). So you can ride the ride, but it is never for free.

It is not my opinion, it is the State of Texas DPS opinion. I would rather not try to argue with them.

Are you just talking about this situation in particular because he is under 18, or are you suggesting that this is a general requirement?

[Venix]

Are you just talking about this situation in particular because he is under 18, or are you suggesting that this is a general requirement?

Because he is under 21. If you are over 21, then the weapon can be registered to you. Pretty simple to say you own it at that point.

[Venix]

It's tough to explain what you're trying to say but you did alright there.

Without a CHL, does he have to volunteer he was the weapon?

Cobraman - Just enlist, serve your country, get a CHL and you're good to go.

I believe the penal code states that if an LEO of any kind asks if you have any weapons in the car, you must say yes. For a CHL holder, you must also provide them with your CHL. Even if you have no weapons in the car, if you are a CHL holder I would still show them. The first thing the LEO will see when he runs your license is that you are a CHL holder, and then he may be upset that you did not share that information earlier.

[Nash B.]

Because he is under 21. If you are over 21, then the weapon can be registered to you. Pretty simple to say you own it at that point.

What do you mean, "the weapon can be registered to you"?

[momo]

What do you mean, "the weapon can be registered to you"?

my guns are registered to a guy on a buffalo.