Posted: 3/29/2021 1:16:25 PM EDT
| My question is this: in Texas, is a license to carry (LTC) legally required to participate in pistol sports that use a holster? As far as I can tell, an open holstered pistol falls under "open carry" law that requires an LTC. I don't see any exceptions in Texas law for shooting ranges or shooting sports. This would imply that an LTC is needed to participate in USPSA, 3-Gun, 2-Gun, etc. in Texas. However, many people in Texas participate in these sports without an LTC, so what am I missing? Thanks! |
| (3) is engaging in lawful hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity on the immediate premises where the activity is conducted, or is en route between the premises and the actor's residence, motor vehicle, or watercraft, if the weapon is a type commonly used in the activity; |
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Originally Posted By WaveLauncher: My question is this: in Texas, is a license to carry (LTC) legally required to participate in pistol sports that use a holster? As far as I can tell, an open holstered pistol falls under "open carry" law that requires an LTC. I don't see any exceptions in Texas law for shooting ranges or shooting sports. This would imply that an LTC is needed to participate in USPSA, 3-Gun, 2-Gun, etc. in Texas. However, many people in Texas participate in these sports without an LTC, so what am I missing? Thanks! In the (old) US, absence of regulation means the activity is permitted. Standard stuff. But somewhere along the line in the last 30 years, folks have become convinced that everything is regulated under some law. It's simply not so, and we need to stop acting as if it is. Also, stop asking bureaucrats for regulations or asking them questions that gives them anti liberty ideas. . |
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I thought the only way to legally open carry a handgun in Texas was if you have a LTC. ...and that there is no "Constitutional Carry" in Texas "Texas Open Carry Law In January 2016, the state's "open carry" law – House Bill 910 – went into effect. That law allows licensed firearm owners to carry their guns in plain view, as long as they are in a shoulder or belt holster. However, guns are still not allowed in certain places.Jan 18, 2021" |
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Originally Posted By DasRonin: I thought the only way to legally open carry a handgun in Texas was if you have a LTC. ...and that there is no "Constitutional Carry" in Texas "Texas Open Carry Law In January 2016, the state's "open carry" law – House Bill 910 – went into effect. That law allows licensed firearm owners to carry their guns in plain view, as long as they are in a shoulder or belt holster. However, guns are still not allowed in certain places.Jan 18, 2021" That is for in public like walking down the street, in a store etc. Ranges are private property and you are granted the right to open carry by the owners of the range. |
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Originally Posted By DonofKalifornia: Ranges are private property and you are granted the right to open carry by the owners of the range. You are exempt as @TSU45 posted. Owners permission prevents you from trespassing. (3) is engaging in lawful hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity on the immediate premises where the activity is conducted, or is en route between the premises and the actor's residence, motor vehicle, or watercraft, if the weapon is a type commonly used in the activity; |
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