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I guess this has been cleared up. The lake is not a USACOE body of water or property. The LCRA website says it is lawful to carry concealed while on property with a valid CHL.

Am I to understand if the firearm is not on my person I don't have to present my CHL or mention that it is locked in my vehicle? If the LEO was to run my DL and see I was a current CHL holder (assuming he was not informed beforehand). I would not be violating any laws because the firearm was not on my person, correct?

I know I am not required to present my CHL if I don't have a firearm on my person, though I would if ever pulled over for a traffic violation, etc. I just wonder if its something worth mentioning due to my close proximity to the weapong in a circumstance such as this.


I just want to avoid any possible situation if something similar to this was to occur. To be clear, I would not be bringing a weapon anywhwere it was not permited in the first place and I would not be drinking or inebriated while carying a weapon on my person. The people I accociate with are not violent, stupid people. SOME do however get loud at times, this could draw attention by the law.


Thank for the continuied assistance,

I recieved my CHL a few months ago and have been wondering a few things.

Say I was camping at the lake in a state park. I have my pistol locked in my vehicle during the day (during water activities, etc.). I would probably leave it in there until I hit the tent for bed. If some friends or acquaintances got loud or stupid enough to draw attention and the Police came to investigate and I was somehow tossed into the mix, what next? If I was intoxicated and they asked for ID from everyone. I of course show both CHL and DL and they ask if I have a gun on me, do I tell them "no" or do I inform them its in my vehicle? Would saying its in my vehicle open me up for more problems?

I am not loud and don't cause trouble, but I can see a situation similar to this happening at some point in my life and I am wondering what the correct course of action would be. Keep in mind I would not have a firearm on me while consuming alcohol.
Also, is having a firearm in your tent covered by The Castle Doctrine?


Thank in advance