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NONAPPLICABILITY.
(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:
(...)
(4) is engaging in lawful hunting, fishing, or other
sporting activity on the immediate premises where the activity is
conducted, or is en route between the premises and the actor's
residence, if the weapon is a type commonly used in the activity;

And if you're going fishing in a motorboat? How about a canoe?

Been here before and done this, but it was never satisfactorily resolved. What is common use? Is that commonly used in the activity by the average Joe, or a handgun that you yourself commonly use while fishing? I always take a handgun fishing to shoot the inevitable water moccasin or the errant wild hog if I have to go ashore. I'll tell you what. Texas makes it's laws too complicated. Approaching the absurdity of California if you ask me. But then, you didn't. End of rant.

Funny how people want to hang onto high riding concealment holsters for open carry when draw times are faster and control is better lower down:


Bianchi 99A Deluxe Border Patrol Leather Duty Holster

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