How many of you guys carry?

[Dink]

I've been lulled o er in Texas with pistol in truck......I told the trooper I had it, he said I'm really not supposed to do that, but no trooper would give me a hard time about it......I always have gun in car or truck

[ShadMan]

Originally Posted by Dink

I've been lulled o er in Texas with pistol in truck......I told the trooper I had it, he said I'm really not supposed to do that, but no trooper would give me a hard time about it......I always have gun in car or truck

It's 100% legal to carry a concealed weapon in your car in Texas (since 2007). You don't need to inform an officer unless they ask you.

I carry in my car all the time and on me most of the time...sometimes more than one, depending on where I'm going.

[mikedatiger]

Originally Posted by ShadMan

It's 100% legal to carry a concealed weapon in your car in Texas (since 2007). You don't need to inform an officer unless they ask you.

I carry in my car all the time and on me most of the time...sometimes more than one, depending on where I'm going.

someone told me that you can legally "transport" a weapon in tx, but you can't have one "concealed" without a permit. i keep meaning to check on the legal aspect, but was told to inform the officer that I am transporting the weapon from point a to point b.

[ShadMan]

Originally Posted by Dink

What he's saying is, carrying one without the permit is a felony

No, but carrying one where alcohol is sold (e.g. a convenience store) without a permit is a felony, at least in TX. I assume it would be the same in LA (since TX has reciprocity with LA for CHL/CCW), but I could be wrong.

Originally Posted by mikedatiger

someone told me that you can legally "transport" a weapon in tx, but you can't have one "concealed" without a permit. i keep meaning to check on the legal aspect, but was told to inform the officer that I am transporting the weapon from point a to point b.

This is incorrect. In September 2007 the Castle Doctrine was passed in TX which makes it perfectly legal to conceal a weapon in your vehicle 24/7 with a few exceptions (e.g. on school property, when drunk, while committing a crime, etc). Prior to this, there was always a "travel defense" in TX, but it was just that...a defense. You may beat the rap with it, but you wouldn't beat the ride.

Originally Posted by Ray

I never said anything about shooting someone while committing a felony.
I said I would to protect myself or my family.
How would having a CCP help anyone get out of a shooting offense?

See above.