I searched for a previous post and could not find an answer so I will ask. I travel from Paris Texas to Houston Texas several times a year to visit my father. I usually have my 7 year old son with me. I want to take my pistol for protection but I dont know if I can or not. I asked many people this question and heard my different answers.
Can I keep a loaded pistol in my vehicle when driving without a CHL?
I asked a police officer first and he said that i actually can't keep it loaded but it depends on who pulls you over if you get in trouble. There is no point taking a unloaded pistol it will be as much use as a rock. Maybe I can throw it at them.
I asked a sheriff and he said I think you can have a loaded pistol in you vehicle if you are traveling. I asked him whats the definition of traveling and he told me 30 miles or more.
I asked the gun shop owner in town and he told me he swears that the new law states you can have a loaded pistol in your vehicle traveling or not. That the police or anybody does not want to advertise this.
I only want to be able to carry when I go out of town. I dont care to carry going down the street to a store or anything like that. I dont have a sure enough answer to go ahead a carry it in my vehicle because it not worth risking getting in trouble.
Can I keep a loaded pistol in my vehicle when driving without a CHL?
I asked a police officer first and he said that i actually can't keep it loaded but it depends on who pulls you over if you get in trouble. There is no point taking a unloaded pistol it will be as much use as a rock. Maybe I can throw it at them.
I asked a sheriff and he said I think you can have a loaded pistol in you vehicle if you are traveling. I asked him whats the definition of traveling and he told me 30 miles or more.
I asked the gun shop owner in town and he told me he swears that the new law states you can have a loaded pistol in your vehicle traveling or not. That the police or anybody does not want to advertise this.
I only want to be able to carry when I go out of town. I dont care to carry going down the street to a store or anything like that. I dont have a sure enough answer to go ahead a carry it in my vehicle because it not worth risking getting in trouble.
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