So who open carried today?

[BP]

Scenario that wasn't covered in the FAQ:
I'm driving my car with my piece unconcealed (in said car), unholstered.
Perhaps it's slightly concealed and tucked between the seats.

Could that be interpreted as a violation? How?

It needs to either be holstered or concealed in a vehicle. The definition of concealed is open to interpretation but if someone can see it by looking through the windows from the outside of the car you'd be violating the law.

[Chili]

Owb with a shirt hanging over it all weekend.

Scenario that wasn't covered in the FAQ:
I'm driving my car with my piece unconcealed (in said car), unholstered.
Perhaps it's slightly concealed and tucked between the seats.

Could that be interpreted as a violation? How?

From the code, it seems like if it is not in a shoulder or belt holster, you would still need it concealed. Of course, I'm not a lawyer..

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.46.htm

(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person's control at any time in which:
(1) the handgun is in plain view, unless the person is licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, and the handgun is carried in a shoulder or belt holster; or
(2) the person is:
(A) engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor that is a violation of a law or ordinance regulating traffic or boating;
(B) prohibited by law from possessing a firearm; or
(C) a member of a criminal street gang, as defined by Section 71.01.
(a-2) For purposes of this section, "premises" includes real property and a recreational vehicle that is being used as living quarters, regardless of whether that use is temporary or permanent. In this subsection, "recreational vehicle" means a motor vehicle primarily designed as temporary living quarters or a vehicle that contains temporary living quarters and is designed to be towed by a motor vehicle. The term includes a travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, motor home, and horse trailer with living quarters.
(a-3) For purposes of this section, "watercraft" means any boat, motorboat, vessel, or personal watercraft, other than a seaplane on water, used or capable of being used for transportation on water.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the offense is committed on any premises licensed or issued a permit by this state for the sale of alcoholic beverages.

[fordracing19]

Yes. Both English and Spanish

I guess I know where I'm not going.

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[GhostTX]

From the code, it seems like if it is not in a shoulder or belt holster, you would still need it concealed. Of course, I'm not a lawyer..

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.u.../htm/PE.46.htm

That's the way I'm being informed, that it must be concealed (not visible at all) or visible and must be in a holster.

[Chili]

That's the way I'm being informed, that it must be concealed (not visible at all) or visible and must be in a holster.

Of course, there is still some gray area.. What if it's in my belt holster, but sitting on the passenger seat?!?



Edit: Oh wait, it specifies 'carried'.. NM

[bird_dog0347]

I died twice from Open Carry this past weekend.

And the race for post of the year begins early... leader in the clubhouse right here.

[The King]

Hippie central. I stop by there about once a month. It doesn't surprise me one bit.

True, I was about to go in there carrying concealed. They just lost any of my potential future business.

[GhostTX]

True, I was about to go in there carrying concealed. They just lost any of my potential future business.

Whole Foods has said they'd 30.07, too (they already have 30.06).

Thus far, to my knowledge, Whataburger, HEB, Sprouts, Whole Foods and Torchy's Tacos have all announced they'd ban OC.

Kroger has said they will not ban OC. So go there and buy their Simple Truth products in lieu of going to Sprouts.

[Trick Pony]

The Minyard grocery store by my house had 'No guns allowed' flyers posted at the doors, but no 30.07 sign. Based on what's posted, it seems that in this case you could open carry until asked to leave.

I don't plan to open carry but I like not having to worry about accidental brandishing any more.

[ceyko]

About what I expected, most just wanted the option/freedom of it.

[sosoe]

My desk job has always had the 30.06 and yesterday they were putting up the 30.07 signs. These damn signs are about 1-ft wide and about 2-ft tall, right in the dead center of the door.

[GhostTX]

My desk job has always had the 30.06 and yesterday they were putting up the 30.07 signs. These damn signs are about 1-ft wide and about 2-ft tall, right in the dead center of the door.

And I love that size. You gonna be anti-gun, announce it for the world to see and occupy all wall/window space on your store front.

[sosoe]

and i love that size. You gonna be anti-gun, announce it for the world to see and occupy all wall/window space on your store front.

yep..

*weapons*
***** expressly forbids the possession of firearms on company property. **** has a "zero tolerance" guideline for possession of any type of weapon, firearm, explosive, or ammunition. Company property includes, but is not limited to; all company facilities and equipment, whether leased or owned by ******.

The possession of firearms on company property will be cause for full disciplinary action, including immediate termination of employment. To enforce this guideline, ***** reserves the right to request inspections of any associate and their personal effects, while on company premises. Any associate who refuses to allow inspection will be subject to the same disciplinary action as being found in possession of firearms. Associates within ***** share the responsibility of identifying violators of this guideline. Any associate who witnesses or suspects another individual of violating this guideline should immediately report this information to a member of human resources.

[ceyko]

Holy crap, so. Where do you work? Democratic headquarters?

Wow, I was going to say the "I don't like employers not allowing guns on premise, but understand due to liability..." stuff. That search wording is pretty harsh though.

[Mach1]

And I love that size. You gonna be anti-gun, announce it for the world to see and occupy all wall/window space on your store front.

Yeah, sounds like the perfect place for a mass shooting, be careful in there…