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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - carrying on my property

Posted: 1/22/2006 5:20:37 PM EDT

I'm in Texas (Houston).

I was wondering if it was legal for me to openly carry (I don't yet have my CHL) as I'm walking around on the ranch. Would it be considered brandishing? Mind you, I might not be actually using the gun, but just walking around on the land.

There are some stray dogs that are of a concern to me sometimes.

Thanks in advance.

Posted: 1/23/2006 3:36:51 AM EDT

[#1]

Cannot say about the great state of Texas, but here it is perfectly legal to carry either openly OR CCW on ones own property...no license needed...and that includes your place of business, assuming you own the business.

Some of the Texans will be along presently to give you more specific advice, I'm sure.

Posted: 1/23/2006 8:43:14 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Cannot say about the great state of Texas, but here it is perfectly legal to carry either openly OR CCW on ones own property...no license needed...and that includes your place of business, assuming you own the business.

Some of the Texans will be along presently to give you more specific advice, I'm sure.

+1. The same in AZ. You can also carry on other people's property without a CCW as long as you have the owner's permission, open carry in AZ is legal anyway and requires no permit. I think open carry in TX carries a bigger punishment than concealed in AZ without a permit. Try packing.org to double check

Posted: 1/23/2006 10:59:58 AM EDT

[#3]

Texas Law

PC §46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits
an offense if he intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on
or about his person a handgun, illegal knife, or club.

(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who

(2) is on the person's own premises or premises under the person's
control unless the person is an employee or agent of the owner
of the premises and the person's primary responsibility is to act in the
capacity of a security guard to protect persons or property, in which
event the person must comply with Subdivision(5);

You may carry openly on your own property as you choose.

Posted: 1/23/2006 2:06:06 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks fellas. I need to open up my eyes when looking at packing.org.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - carrying on my property

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