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Query - When can a non CHL holder carry a pistol
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 4:24 pm
by Deepsix
A friend of mine asked me if he could carry a pistol in a backpack or case while he was out camping and canoeing, his rationale is just in case of snakes/coyotes etc. I am definately not qualified to answer this, I told him best bet was to get a CHL then it wouldn't be a problem.....other than in a car or to and from the range, or on your own property does the law specifically preclude carrying? I suggested he may be on safer ground carrying a long arm, maybe a shotgun.....is this correct?
I await the wisdom of the forum!
Re: Query - When can a non CHL holder carry a pistol
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 5:47 pm
by mreavis
You are correct. Legally he would be much more secure carrying a long rifle than a pistol. Aside from the places you mentioned and some weird historical reenactment and black powder kind of laws I believe you covered all the places it is legal for a Texas citizen to carry a firearm without a CHL. And the car only protects concealed carry, not open as the house or personal property would.
I cannot say I have looked into this at every angle though. Depending on the property he plans to do the camping on it may be possible, but unlikely.
Re: Query - When can a non CHL holder carry a pistol
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 5:51 pm
by The Annoyed Man
Deepsix wrote:A friend of mine asked me if he could carry a pistol in a backpack or case while he was out camping and canoeing, his rationale is just in case of snakes/coyotes etc. I am definately not qualified to answer this, I told him best bet was to get a CHL then it wouldn't be a problem.....other than in a car or to and from the range, or on your own property does the law specifically preclude carrying? I suggested he may be on safer ground carrying a long arm, maybe a shotgun.....is this correct?
I await the wisdom of the forum!
Canoeing on Corps of Engineers body of water? No, he cannot have a pistol in his possession.
On
non-COE waters/lands,
without a CHL would be thin ice, IMHO, unless he were hunting.......maybe.....
Re: Query - When can a non CHL holder carry a pistol
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:05 pm
by Deepsix
Thanks guys just wanted to be sure I wasn't giving him bad advice
Re: Query - When can a non CHL holder carry a pistol
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:14 pm
by fishfree
I believe watercraft are now included in the motorist protection act; mentioned in this thread
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=48807.
Re: Query - When can a non CHL holder carry a pistol
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:41 pm
by Ameer
fishfree wrote:I believe watercraft are now included in the motorist protection act; mentioned in this thread
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=48807.
That's right. The problem is when he gets out of the canoe.