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Originally Posted by weird22person
Is it true that you guys can carry it pretty much anywhere as long as it is visable?
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Within the vehicle? Depends on how you interpret the statute. Handguns must be concealed within the vehicle, but long guns may or may not be concealed, depending on the interpretation. Perfectly legal to drive around with a loaded rifle/shotgun visible within the cab, though. My prior job had me driving in a lot of undeveloped areas and I always had a loaded rifle sitting on the passenger seat to deal with coyotes, snakes and other assorted vermin that I regularly encountered. Got pulled over several times and the officers rarely even asked about the gun.
Texas laws also allow you to carry a long gun in most public areas as long as it is NOT concealed. However, this isn't advisable in most places. You can still be tagged for disturbing the peace (or similar charge) if someone complains about it...and around here, someone WILL complain about it if you're walking down the street with a shotgun slung over your shoulder.
