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RoyGBiv wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:01 am Both 30.06 and 30.07 refer to "Handgun".
A "magazine" is not a "handgun".

My opinion... not legal advice...
It is not a violation of 30.0x to carry a magazine into a posted place.
That said, if you are asked to leave for any reason, including because the person in charge doesn't like your "magazine" and you refuse to leave, then, you are "trespassing".

Again.. just my OPINION. Worth what you paid for it.

Jose_in_Dallas wrote: ↑Sun Nov 26, 2023 12:08 pm

gamboolman wrote: ↑Sat Nov 25, 2023 7:02 pm Just the magazine
I had left my pistol in the truck

Tex1961 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 25, 2023 7:02 pm The state of Texas defines a firearm as any device made or adapted to expel a projectile through the use of a burning or explosive substance. A 30.07 restricts carrying a firearm by a license holder openly. A magazine holder is no a firearm so no, in my opinion carrying a magazine holder past a 30.07 does not violate penal code 30.07.

I've never really read how the state defines that but it makes sense that an exposed magazine would not be an issue. Probably not smart though, if you are going to remove the firearm, you remove the magazine as well. And whenever I've worn OWB, I always have a cover garment over it unless I'm taking a class that require a tucked in shirt. Another reason why I don't care for "open carry". I'd rather not expose myself to the public and possible risk from either harassment (people making comments about me carrying) or possible theft.