I just wanted to clarify something.Viffer wrote:If a concealed and unloaded gun is governed by the Texas CHL rules exactly the same as a loaded gun, then that's important to know. Under that doctrine, a gun is a gun weather it is loaded or not loaded.
If Texas law considers an unloaded and concealed handgun as outside the CHL rules, then I might consider removing the ammunition from the gun in "some" places. For example, I'd rather not leave the gun locked in the car while in church, but keep it with me. That's just one example.
I'm just continuing to sort out all the "ifs", "ands", and "buts." And again, thanks in advance for any guidance.
In this instance that we are discussing carrying loaded doesn't make it any more legal.
Technically loaded or unloaded doesn't make any difference except for Childrens access to a gun and hunting regulations.
However The loaded and unloaded conditions may make a difference as mitigated circumstances if someone is charged with unlawful carry.
Fer instnace some is carrying in their car. and breaks a law that is more serious than a class C.The LEO finds the gun new in box unloaded. The LEO, judges, and untimatly the Jury may give some concideratation of the gun being unloaded.