Ya and no, depends on the officers read on what is the law and what is not.

Here is a little read on traveling and what it is and isn't legal

The definition of "traveling," for the exemption from a charge of illegal carry under 46.15(b)(3), is this:

A person is presumed to be traveling if the person is:
(1) in a private motor vehicle;
(2) not otherwise engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor that is a violation of a law or ordinance regulating traffic;
(3) not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing a firearm;
(4) not a member of a criminal street gang, as defined by Section 71.01; and
(5) not carrying a handgun in plain view.

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Further confusion comes from the law's complicated jury instructions, burdens of proof, and presumptions about whether the person charged was in fact traveling at the time. It does appear to now put the burden of proof on the state, where it belongs and which is proper, so you're innocent until proven guilty. This will need some shakeout in court, with someone's future on the line.

The old model was the opposite -- your were guilty unless you could prove your innocence as an indefinable traveler -- a horrendous, un-American festering wound on the justice system. That euphemistically named "affirmative defense" procedure is so contrary to everything America stands for it should be abolished, its perpetrators run out of town, and I'm being nice about it.

The long line of logic attached to the traveler definition is (sit down):

If charged with illegal carry, and there's a presumption you're a traveler, the jury must be told of the traveler exemption, unless the judge decides the evidence can't reasonably support it; if the jury gets the traveler evidence it's presumed good unless the state can disprove it beyond a reasonable doubt; if the state fails to disprove it the jury gets it as a fact; if the jury decides it is not fact the state still must prove each other element of the complaint. Approximately -- if anyone out there disagrees or cares to discuss it, reach me at gunlaws.com, and I'll see about posting anything with merit. I decide merit. Read Healy’s paper, it helps.

 

There FEMA must be runnin low.

 

Traveling is still not defined. That simply shifts the burden of proof onto the prosecutor. Traveling has been defined by case law over the years. Not once have the courts determined that traveling is going to the store for milk, or driving to work. So even if you meet those 5 criteria, you can be charged if you are carrying a gun around town, and will most likely lose in court.

 

I hope these criminals learn quickly, or otherwise a few of thier faces will be rearranged.

 

That makes me not want to move to houston!! So you have to 21 to be able to carry a gun legally?? That sucks.

 

That is correct it has not been defined. As it says in the quote, it does shift the burden of proof on the prosecutor to prove your "travel". Which as you say case law defines it in your opinion. Which your right you can be charged if you were carrying a gun around town, and could lose in court, depending on a lot of variables. Depends on the person, and depends on what is said in court as to were you were "traveling". If I am correct you are a police officer, and also understand that the law as it sits now is not perfect on defining the words "traveling", and everyone has there own opinion on what it actually constitutes as traveling. Even police officers have different ideas on what traveling is. Either way I will have my CHL, and wont have to worry about this issue, but it is legal to carry a pistol in your car, depending on how you look and precieve the law.

J

 

Glad to read those stories. Each criminal killed prevents the many crimes he would have committed over the span of his "career". That's many innocent people would will not be hurt, killed, or at a minimum traumatized.

I wonder if any of this is related to MS-13? I think mere membership in MS-13 should be grounds for a firing squad, but then again I could never run for public office with my harsh views.

 

Good! I like how he doesn't have any regret either. ******* try to take my **** and a gun is there I'm going to shoot them too.

I've been lookin at Sig's lately, though a Kimber looks pretty nice too..... $$$

 

Its all about a Glock. Cheap, reliable and easy to clean.

 

Blame Katrina, New Orleans needs there people to go back

 

http://gritsforbreakfast.blogspot.co...s-it-mean.html

Here is a nice read, about carrying

Kimber is my next gun, ultra 45

J

 

NOOOO ****...thats why i live in the woodlands...its around houston...but without all the bs that goes on towards the "inner city" these rich ***** woudnt let those #@%!*$ come around here....the second they see somethin "weird" one of the 34 police divisons around here send out da popo...

 

Kimbers are the ****. After owning a glock, ruger, beretta, browning, sig and kimber pistols, I can say that any handgun I buy in the future will be either a sig or kimber. Nothing else.

 

Venkman does not have a gun fetish.

I repeat: Venkman does not have a gun fetish.


I'm wearing my body armor for a few weeks until he forgets that I just made fun of him.

 

I agree, know lots of people that have sig and kimber.

This is the one I want, and have been shopping for. Pretty sure I will have one in the next week or so.

http://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols...nlessultra.php

J

 

not chambered meaning loaded but not one in the chamber right? is that the only law against long guns, I didnt know for sure what it is about being loaded/chambered.

 

yeah, you can carry a "long gun" so deer rifles, shot guns w/o having a CHL. Yes Kenny, it can not have a shell in the "chamber" but it can have shells in the hull

 

Yep, just like he said. Plus you only have to be 18 to have a shotgun or rifle in the truck. Just make sure the barrel isnt shortened or sawed and dont keep it wedged between the console and the seat and you should be fine.

 

yep I knew about long gun carrying laws being more relaxed, but never was sure about the "loaded" state.

Tyler, lets go to Cabela's! lol
been planning on getting a new shotgun this summer

 

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