I've been looking and also noticed that in 46.13 an anomaly of sorts creates an odd situation for someone that is 17y old. I have yet to find where it states the legal age to possess a firearm in Texas other than this. Given also that there always seem to be exceptions it might be legal for a 17y old to have a handgun in the vehicle according to the MPA.ScottDLS wrote:The better question is what would he be charged with for carrying the Glock in accordance with MPA.C-dub wrote:I do not believe that this 17y old minor can legally possess any firearm as part of the MPA or any other law. Wait until he turns 18y then it is much different.
Not 46.02 Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon...nothing about age in there.
Dad wouldn't be charged with "PC §46.13. MAKING A FIREARM ACCESSIBLE TO A CHILD." Because in that statute someone 17 is not defined a "child".
Federal law has to do with "transferring" a handgun to someone under 18 and has exception with parental permission (if federal law even applies to possession).
Now, if this person is still in school, I think would be a very bad idea to do so since he would also be perking his car on school property and does not have an LTC. It would be too easy to forget to remove it before going to school.