Tx gun owner detained after traffic stop; gun in plain view

**Gman106** · October 21st, 2015, 08:52 PM

Would you forget you have your loaded pistol is sitting out out in plain view on the passenger seat during a traffic stop? I get the guy may have been nervous but his forgetfulness nearly got him some lead poison. Unfortunately, story does not include final outcome after driver detained...

http://www.allenbwest.com/2015/09/in...-or-not-shoot/

**cdi** · October 22nd, 2015, 03:17 PM

Texas does not have a monopoly on irresponsible shit-for-brains that keep unsecured firearms in vehicles.

**Qtrborecrazy** · October 22nd, 2015, 05:51 PM

What are the laws of Texas when it comes to transporting firearms?

**bogey1** · October 22nd, 2015, 05:57 PM

Why all the f-ing yelling? Cop should have just yelled stop resisting

**PAMedic=F|A=** · October 23rd, 2015, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Qtrborecrazy

What are the laws of Texas when it comes to transporting firearms?

Unless it has changed now that open carry with permit is legal, a gun most be covered in a car.

Mr Colin noir covers his with his hat.

**R.A.D.** · October 23rd, 2015, 10:32 AM

What an idiot... "I'm gunna reach fir this here hogleg and show you it's real..."

**libra8** · October 24th, 2015, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by PAMedic=F|A=

Unless it has changed now that open carry with permit is legal, a gun most be covered in a car.

Mr Colin noir covers his with his hat.

This law doesn't take affect until Jan. 1.

**JenniferG** · October 24th, 2015, 02:27 PM

I pretty sure it was legal to have a firearm in the vehicle before the open carry law. The open carry made it legal to open carry outside of the vehicle.

From the Texas Gun Law Website:
Q: Can I carry a firearm in my vehicle?
A: Yes. With the passage of the Motorist Protection Act you may now readibly carry handguns, loaded and within reach, so long as you conceal the firearm. Long guns (rifles / shotguns) do not have to be concealed and may be loaded and within reach.