Am I legal?

[Trele6]

While driving in Texas you don't have to have your weapon concealed correct?

I like to keep my pistol in the change box next to me when I drive, if I were to get pulled over should I just leave it there and let the office know about it immediately?

Comments / Suggestions

[WildBill]

While driving in Texas you don't have to have your weapon concealed correct?Comments / Suggestions

This not correct and you would be arrested. I suggest that you take a CHL class and learn the appropriate laws.

[timdsmith72]

While driving in Texas you don't have to have your weapon concealed correct?

That is absolutely NOT correct. The weapon has to be concealed.

[wgoforth]

While driving in Texas you don't have to have your weapon concealed correct?

I like to keep my pistol in the change box next to me when I drive, if I were to get pulled over should I just leave it there and let the office know about it immediately?

Comments / Suggestions

If the gun aint con-cealed, you can't appeal! (said in my best Johnny Cochran voice)

Now you don't have to have a concealed carry ~license~ but the gun itself must be hidden from plain sight.

[shortysboy09]

Your'e gonna get in trouble leaving your handgun in plain sight like that! It must be concealed.

[texas1234]

That would be the opposite of what you are supposed to do. Do the opposite of what you are currently doing or thinking and you will be fine.

[marksiwel]

That would be the opposite of what you are supposed to do. Do the opposite of what you are currently doing or thinking and you will be fine.

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[JJVP]

While driving in Texas you don't have to have your weapon concealed correct?

I like to keep my pistol in the change box next to me when I drive, if I were to get pulled over should I just leave it there and let the office know about it immediately?

Comments / Suggestions

Absolutely INCORRECT

PC §46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits
an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries
on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the
person is not:
(1) on the person's own premises or premises under the person's
control; or
(2) inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle that is owned
by the person or under the person's control.
(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly,
or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun in a
motor vehicle that is owned by the person or under the person's
control at any time in which:
(1) the handgun is in plain view; or
(2) the person is:
(A) engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor
that is a violation of a law or ordinance regulating traffic;
(8) prohibited by law from possessing a firearm; or
(C) a member of a criminal street gang, as defined by Section
71.01

[smyrna]

Handguns MUST be concealed in a vehicle, CHL or not CHL.

Long guns on the other hand do not have to be concealed in a vehicle.

[marksiwel]

Handguns MUST be concealed in a vehicle, CHL or not CHL.

Long guns on the other hand do not have to be concealed in a vehicle.

Wait, does that mean I can put a Gun Rack on my Bike?

[marksiwel]

*Jaw Drops*

[texas1234]

marksiwel.....................exactly!!!!!

[liljojo47110]

can it be velcroed under the seat in a holster or in the pocket of the drivers door? i dont have my chl yet if that makes a difference.

[tamc9395]

*Jaw Drops*

lmao

[texas1234]

When a cop walks up to your vehicle if he/she can see your pistol in plain sight you are going to get a gun pulled on you weather you have a CHL or not. If you are carrying a pistol it must be concealed, that means nobody can see it. There is no specifcation as to how you have to conceal it. A pistol/revolver/handgun must be concealed in your vehicle CHL or no CHL. A long gun does not have to be concealed. I was pulled over last year with my shotgun and deer rifle in open sight laid across the back seat of my truck, but my .45 glock was concealed. The cop was very polite and gave me a warning for speeding.