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Posted: 10/13/2004 5:50:13 AM EDT

I need to pick 1GR up from the DFW airport today. I have a license to carry a concealed handgun, here in Texas. I need to know if I can have the pistols, in my vehicle, in the passenger pickup area?

Thanks in advance.

TRG

Posted: 10/13/2004 5:56:14 AM EDT

[#1]

If you leave the firearm in your vehicle, (I assume that it will be hidden from view) you will be ok.

I work at the airport and have not seen any posting against it. I do know as long as you do not go past the check point your fine.

I also know that employees are forbidden from carrying firearms while on duty.

Posted: 10/13/2004 5:56:26 AM EDT

[#2]

In utah, pistols must be left in your car.

Just conceal it in your car, don't do anything stupid, and you'll be just fine.

Posted: 10/13/2004 5:57:53 AM EDT

[#3]

Don't know about Texas but it Okeedokee here in AZ.

Been to the airport quite a few times to pick up visitors and of course I carry. (CCW also) Right after 9/11 it kinda wigged out the vehicle inspectors but after consultation with higher-higher on the walkie talkie I was waved through.

FWIU, it's actually legal to carry right up to the security checkpoint. I haven't YET, as I generally get to the airport with little time to waste (read: time it takes getting the once-over from security that hasn't been briefed properly on the law) so I leave my handgun in the truck. Should security situations change radically, I'll carry in the terminal as long as it's allowed.

Posted: 10/13/2004 5:58:49 AM EDT

[#4]

you can CHL carry in all areas of the airport EXCEPT inside the secured area.
(so no trying to walk thru metal detectors)

Posted: 10/13/2004 5:59:52 AM EDT

[#5]

Thanks.

TRG

Posted: 10/13/2004 6:00:26 AM EDT

[#6]

just dont be drunk when you pullinto the airport. i was at G.S. last year and i know how you are. and no passin out at the front gate. take it from me, this is dangerous and uncomfortable.

Posted: 10/13/2004 6:26:21 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
just dont be drunk when you pullinto the airport. i was at G.S. last year and i know how you are. and no passin out at the front gate. take it from me, this is dangerous and uncomfortable.

Nah, Jim doesn't drive this early in the day.

He can't drive well during the day, the sunlight gets the beer too hot.

TRG

Posted: 10/13/2004 6:35:31 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
you can CHL carry in all areas of the airport EXCEPT inside the secured area.
(so no trying to walk thru metal detectors)

Careful about such blanket statements. You CANNOT CCW ANYWHERE in the terminal of Ohio airports, secure area or not.

That's our law.

ETA: Ooops, I see now you are talking about DFW. Nevertheless, one should not assume that CCW is OK in ALL airport terminals outside of the secure areas.

Posted: 10/13/2004 6:51:45 AM EDT

[#9]

I'd also suggest taking any dead animals off the hood of your car.

Posted: 10/13/2004 6:53:09 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Quoted:
you can CHL carry in all areas of the airport EXCEPT inside the secured area.
(so no trying to walk thru metal detectors)

Careful about such blanket statements. You CANNOT CCW ANYWHERE in the terminal of Ohio airports, secure area or not.

That's our law.

ETA: Ooops, I see now you are talking about DFW. Nevertheless, one should not assume that CCW is OK in ALL airport terminals outside of the secure areas.

I have also heard ANYWHERE on Airport property is not allowed.

Posted: 10/13/2004 6:54:23 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
In utah, pistols must be left in your car.

Just conceal it in your car, don't do anything stupid, and you'll be just fine.

Whoops, there's the catch!

Posted: 10/13/2004 7:03:43 AM EDT

[#12]

TRG,
I've flown into and out of DFW w/ Firearms (mainly CCW pistol) several times. As previously posted , just not secured areas/no metal detectors (i.e., the check-in desk is where you must disclose your weaps when flying).
Shouldn't be a problem if you are just passin thru to pick up someone....

Posted: 10/13/2004 7:10:58 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Quoted:
In utah, pistols must be left in your car.

Just conceal it in your car, don't do anything stupid, and you'll be just fine.

Whoops, there's the catch!

Always read the fine print...

TRG

Posted: 10/13/2004 7:17:46 AM EDT

[#14]

at the akron-canton airport (ohio), not long ago...a friend of mine got searched and hassled by the cops for having shotshells rolling around on the floor of his truck (avid trap shooter).

at the time, he was pulled over at a vehicle inspection checkpoint in the drive that leads into the airport.

cops were checking for firearms, bombs, etc. they told him he would have been arrested if they had found a firearm in the truck.

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