Conceal Carry on bike?

[hogcowboy]

I carry OWB most of the time.

My son and I rode our Sportsters to the range two weeks ago...he had a rifle on his back.

I'm not sure I could get away with that here. Our open carry law is written so screwy it's hard to know what is legal and what isn't.

 

[jc1300]

I'm not sure I could get away with that here. Our open carry law is written so screwy it's hard to know what is legal and what isn't.

That's interesting....I had always assumed Texas had some of the more Lenient carry laws in the country. jc

 

[hogcowboy]

That's interesting....I had always assumed Texas had some of the more Lenient carry laws in the country. jc

It's the legal mumbo jumbo that gets confusing. https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/84R/billtext/html/HB00910F.htm

 

[Ozarker]

AN ACT
	relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a
	handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating criminal
	offenses. Copied from above link: We need to begin at the heading reading statutes, this is not applicable to anyone who does not have a CCP, if you are not licensed to carry, all of that doesn't apply to you. Having a license can be a liability, you are held to a higher standard of care and responsibility, you will learn that going through any course. I believe Tx has "Stand Your Ground" laws, you don't need a license, you just can't carry concealed, but you can carry. No legal advice here, best to call the Rangers and ask how to transport a hand gun on your bike/trike, they will probably tell you.

 

[jc1300]

No legal advice here, best to call the Rangers and ask how to transport a hand gun on your bike/trike, they will probably tell you.

Every time I am running thru a "new" state....It's the first call I make....State Police or Rangers if that applies. {I also politely ask who I'm talking to and refer to him by name during the call} Not real keen on trusting the internet sites.....jc

 

[2006gold]

I'm not sure I could get away with that here. Our open carry law is written so screwy it's hard to know what is legal and what isn't.

Open carry of a long gun is legal in Texas. Open or concealed carry of a handgun requires a license, except, for some strange reason, shoulder holsters which are banned for open carry and must be concealed. Not sure if there's a age limit on the long gun, but I openly carried a .22 many a mile on a scooter as a teen.

 

[hogcowboy]

Open carry of a long gun is legal in Texas. Open or concealed carry of a handgun requires a license, except, for some strange reason, shoulder holsters which are banned for open carry and must be concealed. Not sure if there's a age limit on the long gun, but I openly carried a .22 many a mile on a scooter as a teen.

Yep, I use a shoulder holster which is the primary reason it got confusing to me. Why they did what they did with it is beyond me. Ankle holster okay to open carry then? Guess so. Just seems dumb to confuse things like this.

 

[ol' school]

Yep, I use a shoulder holster which is the primary reason it got confusing to me. Why they did what they did with it is beyond me. Ankle holster okay to open carry then? Guess so. Just seems dumb to confuse things like this.

This is what I read... sounds like shoulder holsters ARE legal for open carry...

As of January 1, 2016, holders of a Texas CHL or LTC are able to openly carry handguns in the same places that allow concealed carry with some exceptions. Openly carried handguns must be in a shoulder or belt holster.

 

[2006gold]

This is what I read... sounds like shoulder holsters ARE legal for open carry...

As of January 1, 2016, holders of a Texas CHL or LTC are able to openly carry handguns in the same places that allow concealed carry with some exceptions. Openly carried handguns must be in a shoulder or belt holster.

OK. Time to dig into Vernon's Texas Statutes. It will have to wait until later today.

 

[Shep42]

LEO worries

It sure screams GUN! as a retired LEO you would be instructed hands on helmet/head, and then asked is that a gun, and well you know what happens from there.

 

[rhino 2]

It sure screams GUN! as a retired LEO you would be instructed hands on helmet/head, and then asked is that a gun, and well you know what happens from there.

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