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SQLGeek wrote:

nightmare69 wrote:This is a great idea to CC your firearm while driving and having quick access to it.


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That's a nifty idea. My hang up is how to transition that to a belt holster when getting out without being conspicuous.

I don't, I have two weapons. The on body carry is always on body, the in car weapon is always in car. No transition, and it gives me a known back up to fight to, no worries of grabbing the weapon if needed to bail from car.

rockinar wrote:

RogueUSMC wrote:It is day 83 since I mailed my packet to Austin so I have an unlicensed question...

I understand that I may not carry on my person away from my vehicle or property...can I legally have it in a holster on my body in my vehicle? If so, how would it be handled on a traffic stop were I to be asked to get out of the vehicle?

Thanks,
Lee

The second you step out, it's a felony.

Not to be argumentative, buts that the whole question..being discussed here....

IS IT? if it is done at the direction of a law enforcement officer? Who you are required to obey the directions of?

I'd think not, but IANAL. Seems LEO's direct civilians to do things that would be illegal normally without repercussion. Traffic events / directions come to mind most...

I still think it's a bad choice to on body carry without a CHL, even if legal in the vehicle , and not a violation of law if ordered by a LEO to get out.. For the many reason pointed out above.

RogueUSMC wrote:

recaffeination wrote:I would suggest handling it the same way as someone who carries at home without a CHL and a cop asks them to step outside their apartment to talk.

See?...I was thinking along the same lines...but how is THAT handled?...lol

No one can say for sure what the "right" way is, as right will be in the opinion of the officer you have not been pulled over by yet.

Basically it's a bad idea for reasons already posted as well as... draw from a concealed rig on body while seated and belted in a vehicle is not optimal.

But if one were determined to do it anyway...
i'd guess, wait till officer approaches car, hand on wheel, window down, radio off, interior light on if dark outside.
Wait for him to start the conversation....at any point he asks you to get out... you answer Yes sir, how would you like me to handle my firearm? .. Not gun, not weapon, and don't start it out with concealed anything. the LEO will of course ask you where it's at.. Sir, in accordance with the law, it is concealed, ... under my (insert where it's at)
At that point, you'll get calm directions what to do, or something else from an officer that does not agree that MPA allows you to conceal said weapon on your person.

And none of that address what happens if your not able to speak,, hurt, scared, or have several weapons and shouting officers giving you direct and perhaps conflicting directions( who knows, maybe you match the description of a guy that just shot a gas station attendant, or Sheriff. )

To each his own, do what works for you.. Me?? I can draw my vehicle firearm from it's place of concealment inside either of my Mustangs or truck faster than i ever could in my on body carry rigs.

nightmare69 wrote:I thought the MPA said you had to keep the firearm in a factory vehicle compartment(console, glovebox) and the firearm could not be on your person.

Someone pull the law and verify this.

No sir it does not, but if your still unsure.. Perhaps you should "pull it" and have a look.. as the request is yours Have a look HERE http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/InternetFo ... CHL-16.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and straight from the horses mouth HERE
HB 1815
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80 ... 01815I.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

EDIT: Was not trying to pile on I did not see PAWPAW's response till after I posted