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00BUCK:
--- Quote from: DaveDoolittle on March 18, 2011, 04:33:46 PM ---I know it's just a joke, but Texas law doesn't require a CHL holder to notify LE of weapons or permit status during a traffic stop.
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This is completely incorrect information. You MUST inform immediately. www.handgunlaw.us
"Sec. 411.205. Requirement to Display License.
If a license holder is carrying a handgun on or about the license holder's person when a magistrate or a peace officer demands that the license holder display identification, the license holder shall display both the license holder's driver's license or identification certificate issued by the department and the license holder's handgun license.
Note: When an Officer ask you for ID you must then give them your Permit/License to Carry when you
give them your ID. If not you are breaking the law. There is no penalty if you don?t inform them but as a law abiding citizen we must follow the law.
DaveB:
--- Quote from: 00BUCK on March 19, 2011, 01:48:26 AM ---This is completely incorrect information. You MUST inform immediately. www.handgunlaw.us
"Sec. 411.205. Requirement to Display License.
If a license holder is carrying a handgun on or about the license holder's person when a magistrate or a peace officer demands that the license holder display identification, the license holder shall display both the license holder's driver's license or identification certificate issued by the department and the license holder's handgun license.
Note: When an Officer ask you for ID you must then give them your Permit/License to Carry when you
give them your ID. If not you are breaking the law. There is no penalty if you don?t inform them but as a law abiding citizen we must follow the law.
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That is not true, you must "inform" the officer if you have a CCW. I have been through DOT stops twice, have never had to show my CCW permit or tell where the gun is located. When they run your license, they will know you are telling the truth. They don't want you moving around any more than necessary while they are talking to you. There is a penalty if you do not inform them, unless you are not carrying at the time.
00BUCK:
--- Quote from: DaveB on March 19, 2011, 08:15:38 AM ---That is not true, you must "inform" the officer if you have a CCW. I have been through DOT stops twice, have never had to show my CCW permit or tell where the gun is located. When they run your license, they will know you are telling the truth. They don't want you moving around any more than necessary while they are talking to you. There is a penalty if you do not inform them, unless you are not carrying at the time.
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You may want to work with Gary over at www.handgunlaw.us and see if he will change his info then.
DaveB:
--- Quote from: 00BUCK on March 22, 2011, 03:58:19 PM ---You may want to work with Gary over at www.handgunlaw.us and see if he will change his info then.
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Gary has it right on the site at the beginning of page 5. It only says you have to inform the officer, not hand them your permit. Although, I see no problem with handing over your permit if you so desire. I have been through two stops and have never had to after informing the officer that I had a permit and a gun.
DaveB:
This is directly from the SP website.
Do I have to tell people I have a concealed handgun?
If you are a permit holder carrying a concealed handgun and are officially contacted by any peace officer or emergency services personnel, you must immediately inform the peace officer or emergency service personnel of the concealed handgun unless you are physically unable to do so. These individuals have the right to determine whether it is necessary to secure the handgun during the contact for the safety of any person.
It is the exact same thing Gary has posted. I am not finding sec. 411.205 yet, I will continue looking for it.
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