Carrying a Handgun in Your Car Under Constitutional Carry: Texas Gun Laws Explained 

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Will most definitely go flying if not secure. I prefer to carry it on myself.

Under those circumstances, arrested for DWI, someone will probably get charged with unlawful carry even if it is in a holster under Texas Penal code 46.02.

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@@PrimalDefenseCo So what if you’re 20 years old with a clean record, but without a license to carry? Can I legally carry a pistol in my vehicle? And if so, it has to be out of plain sight? Just clearing it up as I was still a little confused after watching the video a few times. Thank you in advance. ❤️

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Texas has been open carry since 2016.

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@@deltaactual8286may be Lufkin TX

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Correct, and it has not changed for people under 21 years of age. It has changed for people 21 and over.

@@PrimalDefenseCo So what if you’re 20 years old with a clean record, but without a license to carry? Can I legally carry a pistol in my vehicle? And if so, it has to be out of plain sight? Just clearing it up as I was still a little confused after watching the video a few times. Thank you in advance. ❤️

@@3dmusic377 you are correct. You can carry it, must be out of plain sight in TX.

@@PrimalDefenseCo does out of plain sight also fall under conceal carry? Or can you not have it on your person if your under 21 without any license

@@purg3240 you can have it on you concealed in your car. If you are under 21, you can't carry it out of your car in a public space without a license to carry.

I do that too sometimes. Depends on what I'm wearing and what I'm carrying.

As long as it's a class C Traffic citation, you are ok. If you get a class B, you will likely be arrested and possibly charged with Unlawful Carry

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You would be good to go. There is no offense, other than the traffic violation for having a broken tail light.

@@PrimalDefenseCoTy ! Trying to learn my pistol more before I get my permit, but there's been a lot of muggings in my area better safe than sorry

@@luisleon166 a few questions so I can be a little more specific, How old are you? Are you in TX?

@@PrimalDefenseCoI am 29 Yes from Texas And no criminal background

For work , shopping and paying rent I have to pass a school zone , which is gun free unless you have a permit that's why I ask .

Officers will use their discretion as to what is visible. But if it's not in plain sight, it is not in plain sight even if they say it is. Unfortunately if you get in trouble, you will need an attorney to straighten that out for you. Here is a little video on those mounts 👇 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x4RkcVmKFQI.html

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Thats how I read the law. But that goes only for people 21 and over, or people under 21 with a license to carry. Me personally, if I were to stop someone with a gun in a cupholder, 21 or not, I wouldn't care. It's their business.

Yeah. I’m 21 and have my license. I only place my firearm holstered in the cup holder when I’m one the road for multiple hours.

@@jaypap73 I usually pin it between arm rest and seat. Got to make room for that Texas sweet tea.

@@PrimalDefenseCo If you have it in plain sight you need to be really careful how you move and talk to a leo they aren't exactly known for being rational around weapons with certain people

I will never understand why people dont just leave the gun on themselves when driving. My conceal carry doesnt come off from the minute I leave my house to the minute I get home. Why take it off in the vehicle? I have great access to my 4 o'clock position while seated.

I got a similar rig in my truck.

In Texas, that is all across the board. But just as in your county, the way D.A.s offices handle the case is up to their discretion, such as dropping charges if someone forfeits their firearm.

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Without a holster as long as it is not in plain view.

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Not true. Stay safe, stay ready, and keep one in the chamber.

I stay in Texas, Dallas to be exact and I’m not sure but I keep one in the head just to be safe.

I am in Dallas too. You can keep a round in the chamber legally. Always.

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I recommend concealed carry in a holster. I understand that it is sometimes difficult or uncomfortable when driving. So if it can't be on your person while driving, then in a place where you can still get it in an emergency and it is not openly viewed by other people. My 2 cents.

You can carry it there.

Thank you man.

The way it is stated in the new law is that it can be carried openly, if you are 21 and over and are not prohibited, or have an LTC, and the handgun is "carried in a holster". The problem with that is that it leads to a bit of interpretation. If it is off your body is it being carried? If it is in your car will it be considered as being carried? I honestly do not believe it would be a problem. But you just never know.

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As long as the firearm remains out of plain sight.Unless the magnet can be used in conjunction with a holster.

Unfortunately each state is different. But in New Mexico and Arizona you should be good to have in your vehicle. I would do more research on that before you decide to take it with you.

You can. I don't recommend pocket carry without a holster. And in your car, as long as the pistol remains out of plain sight.

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If it is concealed or out of plain sight, by law, it does not need to be in a holster.

No reason at all. You can carry in your vehicle. Can carry it on you. If it's in plain view just keep it holstered. Can also carry it in public. Welcome to Texas bud.

@@PrimalDefenseCo awesome. thanks for the info and for such a quick reply. We love texas! My wife is from there so we visit a couple times a year. Just getting crazy anymore so I figured I'd carry this time! God bless

No, the exception is, if the gun is concealed, there is no holster requirement. A holster is required only when the firearm is carried openly.

Correct.

Yes, but now, as long as you are over 21 and do not have certain convictions, you do not need a license to open or conceal carry.

Sorry to hear that man. If you don't mind, what did the officer get you for exactly? How did he say you were unlawfully carrying?

Improper display of a tag, handgun was in plain view in a holster in between driver seat and center console, im older than 21. No criminal record.

@@brandonm103 I tell people man, that there is room for interpretation. I think it's a chicken Sh arrest though. What does "carried in a holster mean"? That is the question. I hope you got yourself an attorney

@@brandonm103 I want people to know your story bud. Whatever you want to tell me, or if you ever want to explain it on zoom or something, let me know. I'm all ears.

In this video, I am using a Storm Holster. They are out of McAllen,TX. You can find them online, IG, or FB.

Looks like their laws are about the same as ours. Constitutional carry.

That is correct.

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There is no mandate to have it in a holster if it is concealed. It is required to be in a holster if carried openly. Regardless, I strongly suggest a person uses a good holster.

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As long as it is not in plain sight, it does not need a holster by law. If it is out in the open, it must be carried in a holster.

Under case law Pennsylvania V. Mimms and Maryland V. Wilson, police do not need an excuse to have you step out of your vehicle as long as they have you on a legal traffic stop. When detained even for a traffic stop, an officer can pat you down for weapons. You don't need to answer any questions other than providing your identifying info. If lawfully detained. Randomly being asked to ID by an officer, you do not need to answer. But if you are suspected of a crime or believed to be a witness to a crime, then you do need to provide identifying info. If you are under arrest, lawfully detained, or believed to be a witness to a crime and you provide false identifying info, you will be charged with Failure to ID TPC 38.02. You do not need to tell him that you are carrying, but I do. The stops have gone smoothly and no citations. All my citations have been before I started carrying. The decision is yours.

@@PrimalDefenseCo I graduated from a Tx police academy in 1988 and received my TCLEOSE certification after passing the state exam. I also completed two 6 month interns with police departments, one of which was Dallas PD., but got sidetracked into the Marine Corps and an injury left me paralyzed while waiting on an academy date for a federal agency. Your response was very good and detailed. I will never have any problems in the event I’m pulled over by the police. I’m no longer an expert on police procedures and the latest laws, especially when it comes to carrying a weapon. I do hate seeing video of police crossing the line of violating civil liberties in the name of officer safety which is sometimes an excuse to go on a fishing expedition. I would of been extremely guilty of this had I went to work as an officer because that is what I was taught. I didn’t reread my original reply but I believe it was about officers in states other than Texas over reacting to drivers who admit to legally carrying a weapon and then being removed from their vehicle and having everything searched. Essentially being treated like someone suspected of a crime when there was no such suspicion and the only thing that lead to being removed from the vehicle followed by the gun being secured and the entire vehicle being searched was a statement of having a gun in the vehicle. I can’t imagine that is ok or legal in any state. I’m looking forward to an overzealous officer using “his safety” as an excuse to pull me out of the vehicle and separate me from my weapon. Driving from a wheelchair and it being impossible to exit my truck on the side of the road in most situations, will put any overzealous officer in a conundrum.

@@kerrymorris1892 Im a 12 year officer in deep south Texas. And you are right, some officers are overzealous. I do my best to educate the public in what their rights are. And I also educate Law enforcement on what the public's rights are. After all they are a member of the public themselves.

Thank you for your service sir.

No sir. Only exception to state law is when you are bringing it home after purchase. It is still against federal law.

In a holster, plain view. The exact wording is, "Carried in a holster". Section 46.02 of the Texas Penal Code

No it must be hidden.

It no longer has to be hidden in your vehicle. I carry on my right side with my shirt tucked behind it where it can't really be seen, and then I move the holster around to conceal it when I get out. DO NOT leave a weapon in plain view an unoccupied vehicle. That goes without saying though

Concealed or in a holster Concealed...that's what my instructor said but I could be wrong...2024

Under the law, as long as it is not in plain sight. So yes. Just position it in a way that someone can't see it from outside your car.

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That is ok, but technically an SBR is a rifle, there is no legal requirement to keep it out of plain sight.

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I would not consider it a holster.

How old are you?

@@PrimalDefenseCo 23

@@Chrxs210 you are good bud. If it's carried openly, just make sure it's in a holster. Unless you have been convicted of certain offenses.

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It does eliminate the need for people over 21 and who have not been convicted of certain offenses. You do not need a license to open or conceal a handgun if you meet the requirements.

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No sir. Just if under 21 you cant leave the immediate area of your bike in a public place if you do not have a license to carry. Or if you have certain convictions.

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You are correct.

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Yeah. Unfortunately it's a pistol....pistol rules apply. So it's got to be in a holster. Im sure we can figure something out that would make it convenient and practical.

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@@PrimalDefenseCo How about getting ATF permission to convert the AR pistol into a short-barreled rifle? Then replace the pistol brace with an actual shoulder stock. It would now be considered a rifle, wouldn't it?

@@Archimedes616 yes. Once an SBR it would be a rifle. So its wouldn't need to be in a holster.

@@Archimedes616 that’s a good suggestion and I do have an SBR at home. I guess logistically I don’t feel particularly comfortable leaving NFA items unattended in the car. However a cheap-ish AR pistol has fewer consequences if something happened to it. I’ve been experimenting with ways to have ready access to the AR pistol while keeping it out of direct view of anyone passing by.

You cannot carry a handgun outside of your vehicle, residence, or business if you do not have a license to carry. You can pretty much carry on property under your control only. Must be out of plain sight in your vehicle. It can be on your person. You do not need a holster. You can carry a rifle just about anywhere people are allowed to carry a rifle, no license needed.

As long as it is not in plain sight. Again, it's splitting hairs. It shouldn't matter in my opinion.

If it is concealed/out of plain sight, then it does NOT need to be in a holster.

Yes. How old are you though?

In Texas?

That is true.

And a very dumb thing for a person to do.

Correct, but the terminology is out of "plain view". As long as it is not in plain view, it is not a violation of the specific TPC 46.02 subsection.

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Must be out of plain sight and it CAN be loaded. I hope this helps.

@@PrimalDefenseCo Law changed! It can be on plain sight but it has to be in a holster

@@PrimalDefenseCo "In Texas, a person can transport a handgun in their vehicle or a vehicle "under the person's control" if they are otherwise allowed to possess a firearm, with some exceptions. If the handgun is in "plain view," a person must be over 21 or have a License to Carry (LTC) and have the firearm in a holster. House Bill 1927 eliminated the requirement to have a License to Carry (LTC) to keep a handgun in plain view within a vehicle. "

@@brianpark6185 correct. Unless you are under 21 and do not have a License to carry or if your have been convicted of certain misdemeanors. Other than that it can be in plain view as long as it is carried in a holster.

You do not have too. A bill of sale won't hurt.

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Yes sir. If you are 21 or over you can carry in public. As long as you do not have certain convictions.

Thank God. Glad your stuff was safe. I despise thieves.

Felons can possess under state law 5 years AFTER release from supervision or confinement. In other words, 5 years after their punishment is completed. They can only possess it in their home. Not in their car or anywhere else. The only time when a felon can have it in their car is when taking it home after buying it. You will only be able to buy one in a private sale. This is under Texas state law. However, under federal law, someone cannot sell one to a felon, ever. And a felon can never possess a handgun anywhere, ever. So it is a risk.

No sir. It will be out of plain sight.

@@PrimalDefenseCo oh ok I just wanna make sure. I don’t want to break any laws not meaning to. So just to clarify. It’s all good as long as it’s out of sight. It can be in the side of my door pocket not holstered with one in the head aswell right?

@@akasqizzed8663 yes, but, an inexperienced or anti gun cop can always give you grief in the door pocket. But as long as it is out of plain sight, you are good. Texas Penal Code 46.02

@@PrimalDefenseCo alright. Thank you so much for the clarification. Can never know too much when it comes to gun laws. It’s too easy to think your doing everything legal and end up with a felony lmao

@@PrimalDefenseCosince you have known everything I ask. If I bring my pistol to the range. Am I able to buy 9mm for it at 20 years old.

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It is not against state law. However the transfer of firearm to someone 17 years of age must be approved by the parent. There is no guarantee that you will not be hassled. I've heard of 17 year Olds get arrested. Although the elements of the offense are not met. I suggest you get US law Shield and use promo code "primaldef" .

Are you 21 or over?

Yes I’m 22 yrs old no criminal record

@@yoboycat956 you can carry open or concealed. No license required. But if you are carrying open, it needs to be in a holster.

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Thanks just subscribed wanted to ask also can you open carry with a Extendo clip in a holster ?

Nope. Only if it is in plain sight.

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Yes sir..just cant carry it in plain sight.

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Not exactly. No license is required to carry a rifle. You just cannot carry it in a prohibited place or in a manner calculated to cause alarm.

I wish I could my friend. I'm not sure if I can do it and cover everything that needs to be covered. I would like to work with someone in Florida to make it happen. I simply do not know all of Florida carry law.

@@PrimalDefenseCo there really is none that's the problem. Thank you so much for your response. There's a guy down here in the Tampa area but he got big fast and the content kinda went too. Best regards to you. I wish we had open carry other than travel hunting camping fishing but it is hell pushing the constitution down here with the corruption. God bless you.

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Yes you can. Must be out of plain sight just like if you were carrying any other pistol. Unless you had a license to carry.

Only if the gun is in plain view.