Remember, this is the law in Texas, every day of the week, with or without, a declared emergency. Consider this among your concerns, that murder without just cause would be rampant. It is not. Texas is a great state to live in. We value freedom and justice, almost like we were an independent country or something :) STRONG COMMUNITY POLICING POLICY FTW. Just another reason and reminder to not mess around in Texas too much....
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Not true. Well, if it is legal for you to own a firearm, you can open carry... however, there are are certain transport carry policies you have to obey depending on firearm no matter what. Just get your concealed carry permit, they will teach you everything about this in class... It's about as cheap as a fishing license here in Texas and you can get one almost anywhere. Stay legal fellow pede, learn and know the law.
I will clarify. I was not correct to speak so broadly about open carry, I should have been more specific.
It’s illegal in Texas to carry a handgun without a license (either intentionally or recklessly), unless you are:
on property that you own or control, or in or directly on the way to a motor vehicle or boat that you own or control. License holders must carry their handguns either concealed or in a shoulder or belt holster; otherwise, it’s a crime for a license holder to purposefully display the handgun in a public place, unless it was under circumstances that would allow using force (such as in self-defense). It’s also illegal to carry a handgun while you’re intoxicated.
If you don’t have a license, you may not carry a handgun in plain view in your vehicle or boat. It’s also illegal to carry a handgun in a vehicle or boat if you’re engaged in criminal activity (other than traffic or boating violations), are a member of a criminal street gang, or are prohibited from possessing any firearm (as discussed below).
However, these restrictions do not apply to people who are:
traveling: engaged in, or on their way to or from, legal hunting or other sporting activity, but only if the gun is a type commonly used for that activity; or on-duty police or certain other personnel authorized to carry a handgun. The law doesn’t say what counts as “traveling,” so it would be up to the court to make that decision in any particular case. Depending on the circumstances, you may be charged with a misdemeanor or a third-degree felony for violating these restrictions. (Tex. Penal Code §§ 46.02, 46.15.)
This is UNTRUE.
You can not open carry a handgun in Texas without a carry licence.
My bad you are correct. I will clarify. I should not have spoken so broadly.
It’s illegal in Texas to carry a handgun without a license (either intentionally or recklessly), unless you are:
License holders must carry their handguns either concealed or in a shoulder or belt holster; otherwise, it’s a crime for a license holder to purposefully display the handgun in a public place, unless it was under circumstances that would allow using force (such as in self-defense). It’s also illegal to carry a handgun while you’re intoxicated.
If you don’t have a license, you may not carry a handgun in plain view in your vehicle or boat. It’s also illegal to carry a handgun in a vehicle or boat if you’re engaged in criminal activity (other than traffic or boating violations), are a member of a criminal street gang, or are prohibited from possessing any firearm (as discussed below).
However, these restrictions do not apply to people who are:
traveling, engaged in, or on their way to or from, legal hunting or other sporting activity, but only if the gun is a type commonly used for that activity; or on-duty police or certain other personnel authorized to carry a handgun. The law doesn’t say what counts as “traveling,” so it would be up to the court to make that decision in any particular case. Depending on the circumstances, you may be charged with a misdemeanor or a third-degree felony for violating these restrictions. (Tex. Penal Code §§ 46.02, 46.15.)