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Rich wrote:Calculated to alarm

cyphur wrote:

KBCraig wrote:

WaltherP99 wrote:But I have a question about having a shotgun in the front of the vehicle like a patrol car. Is that legal?

Absolutely. There is no law against carrying a long gun open or concealed, loaded or not.

Is that only regarding in your vehicle, or in general?

IE, is there a law that prevents a man from walking around with a carbine?

bluelineman wrote:

txinvestigator wrote:Generally Texas does not restrict the carry of rifles or shotguns in vehicles. They must be of legal barrel and overall length.

Thanks!

What is the legal limit for barrel & overall length? Last I remember, the legal barrel length was 18", not sure of overall length.

bluelineman wrote:I do not currently own a pickup but have had many in the past. (I drive way too far to work to afford the gas lately) Anyway, I was wondering what the laws in Texas are regarding having a loaded rifle behind the seat of a truck? My last truck was a 1998 Ford F150, regular cab.

My understanding for cars is it's OK to have one in the trunk, but this is obviously not an option for trucks (Honda Ridgeline being the exception ).

I know the law states you can have a handgun in your car, so maybe this is a stupid question? I have a TX CHL BTW.

Thanks!