Concealed weapons on boats

[Seabear]

Was there a change on this topic during this last session? I didn't hear anything about it. HELP!!

In a discussion and trying to find the facts. Thanks

[Oldgringo]

Concealed is concealed - does that help?

[apostate]

Concealed is concealed - does that help?

If not, maybe this will. http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82 ... 00025F.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[AEA]

Corps of Engineers lakes are still off limits (Federal).

IANAI - I am not an Instructor.

[Seabear]

Concealed is concealed - does that help?

If not, maybe this will. http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82 ... 00025F.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks, I was not aware of that, now I look Stooped. LOL

[bkj]

You had a question, asked and got an answer with supporting documents. No you do not look stupid. Most people coming to my classes for renewal did not know this change

[Seabear]

You had a question, asked and got an answer with supporting documents. No you do not look stupid. Most people coming to my classes for renewal did not know this change

I didn't even know that was up for a change....I got caught up in the parking lot stuff and trying to keep my guide service and my classes going ...that I completely missed it. We normally discuss changes here, but didn't see this posted. I have egg on my face and I don't care for it. LOL I normally pride myself on my knowledge of what's going on. I guess I slipped up.

[RPB]

I think it has mainly been referred to here as HB25 (was House Bill 25)
search.php?keywords=hb25" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Where legal, (non USACE property) No CHL is needed for a gun concealed in a watercraft (effective Sept 1, 2011) (Formerly House Bill 25)
Caption Text: Relating to the carrying of certain weapons in a watercraft.
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup ... &Bill=HB25" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
E Effective on 9/1/11 06/17/2011
E Signed by the Governor 06/17/2011
E Sent to the Governor 05/27/2011 6459
S Signed in the Senate 05/27/2011 4373


I have a CHL and generally carry while kayak fishing in a life vest pocket and IWB, though I could also conceal in the watercraft without a CHL ... and while fishing from the bank or wadefishing IWB with CHL

or "guns on boats"
search.php?keywords=guns+boats" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

viewtopic.php?f=110&t=44851&p=577690&hi ... ts#p577690" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Dave2]

Speaking of guns on boats, is there anything illegal about guns on boats in international waters?

[Oldgringo]

So, what is the law? A boat is a vehicle on water as in MPA, right?

[sjfcontrol]

Speaking of guns on boats, is there anything illegal about guns on boats in international waters?

Afraid of getting arrested by the U.N.?

(The Somalian pirates don't seem to have any problems...)

[RPB]

So, what is the law? A boat is a vehicle on water as in MPA, right?

Pretty much, and like MPA, where you can't have a gun in the car on USACE property (parks/parking lots etc) whether you have a CHL or not, you likewise can't have a gun in your boat on USACE property, CHL or not (same with Post Office Property and even Courts during floods I guess)

Actually it's "watercraft" rather than boats, so that could be jetski (like the guy on Lake Falcon murdered by a cartel) or Kayaks/ or rubber rafts, SUP StanUpBoard, Surfboard, etc

http://motorizedu-tubecompany.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/D ... ightType=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
(Sec. 411.0095. VEHICLE THEFT CHECKPOINTS AT BORDER CROSSING.
e) In this section:
(2) "Watercraft" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.01, Penal Code.


Penal Code
Sec. 49.01. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(4) "Watercraft" means a vessel, one or more water skis, an aquaplane, or another device used for transporting or carrying a person on water, other than a device propelled only by the current of water.

HB25 as enrolled:
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82 ... 00025F.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Section 46.02, Penal Code, is amended by ...
(a-3) For purposes of this section, "watercraft" means any
boat, motorboat, vessel, or personal watercraft, other than a
seaplane on water, used or capable of being used for transportation
on water.

So, what SUP
http://www.supthemag.com/features/stand ... n-the-u-s/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[AEA]

Speaking of guns on boats, is there anything illegal about guns on boats in international waters?

Afraid of getting arrested by the U.N.?

(The Somalian pirates don't seem to have any problems...)

Technically there is no Law wrt International Waters (I have no reference to cite, only personal experience). But.......you have to go to Port sometime and that is where problems with guns can arise.

Depends on the Country/Port.
An example is Canada. When you enter Port you will be inspected by the Coast Guard and you will be asked if you have any guns onboard (and a search "inspection" will follow). May as well tell them if you have any and they will take them and give you a receipt. When you are ready to sail again they will bring your guns back to you.

Other Countries have different Laws/Practices.

[RPB]

Sorry for rambling above, not enough coffee

So, what is the law? A boat is a vehicle on water as in MPA, right?

Yes

HB25 as enrolled:
Section 46.02, Penal Code, (MPA) is amended by ...

http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82 ... 00025F.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

and

SECTION 2. Section 46.15 (b), Penal Code, is amended to read
as follows:

§ 46.15. NONAPPLICABILITY.
(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:

[Rex B]

Since my jet ski is almost always used on COE lakes, I keep a flare gun and plenty of flares in a watertight ziplock bag.
I figure getting hit with a burning ball of magnesium would be a fair deterrent.