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birdman253 wrote:

Abraham wrote:On a few occasions my wife has asked me to hold her purse while she did whatever it was and it didn't bother me one bit.

I got a kick out of watching people look at me and and the purse. I would smile at them and boom they'd quickly looked away, funny stuff...

I eitherw hold or carry my wife's purse regularly. When people look at me, I simply say, "Oops, I'm sorry, but it doesn't match my boots today." That usually adds levity to the situation, and almost Lways gets a huge smile.

As I may have posted before, my wife has very severe arthritis. At times it is bad enough to cause issues with walking, and on those occasions, she doesn't need anything to worry about but the task at hand. Does it make me less a man to carry her purse? Does it bother me? Not in the least. I'll even do it while wearing a pink shirt!!!

JSThane wrote:

Jaguar wrote:I did last week, went car shopping with my wife and left my wallet in my other pants. Spent about four hours driving from lot to lot with a pistol on me and no DL or CHL. Didn't even notice until we went to eat, good thing my wife had her ID's, so from there on she drove, carried the pistol, and paid for lunch.

It happens.

See, what you do is, you have your wife hold your hand, so if anyone asks why you're carrying a gun, you just tell them your wife's carrying them both, and you're the purse.

Bill O'Rights wrote:

WildBill wrote:

Bill O'Rights wrote:Legally it's the same as not being licensed. The relevant law is in 46.15 Texas Penal Code.

I don't think that is true.

Think about it. If you were driving and didn't have your DL. It doesn't mean you are not licensed.

Not having proof of insurance in your car doesn't mean you are not insured.

The penal code is different than the transportation code.

Bill O'Rights wrote:

fortworthdude wrote:I have a CHL and 'carry' 99% of the time. Last week when I left the house I was carrying my weapon but later found I had forgotten to take my billfold with me. My CHL is in my billfold. What are the consequenses for not actually having my license on my person when carrying even though licensed to do so? Please advise.

Legally it's the same as not being licensed. The relevant law is in 46.15 Texas Penal Code.

In practice, if you're lucky the DA will cut you some slack. If you're really lucky the cop will cut you some slack.

fortworthdude wrote:I have a CHL and 'carry' 99% of the time. Last week when I left the house I was carrying my weapon but later found I had forgotten to take my billfold with me. My CHL is in my billfold. What are the consequenses for not actually having my license on my person when carrying even though licensed to do so? Please advise.