Without a CHL? IMO yes it would be. Technically you'd be carrying concealed, without a license. And that violates PC 46.02, and a class A misdemeanor. I feel for you where you live and can't get out of the lease, but as I see it, and I'm no attorney, that carrying while taking out the trash, or getting the mail is inviting arrest. But do what you must do to protect yourself. Carrying to the car and back is certainly justified.would it be a bad idea to carry when outside the apartment, but not necessarily going to my car?
Just my $.02 worth. Work on getting a CHL and you won't have to ask that question.