Can I Carry a Gun in My Car in Texas?
With very few laws governing firearms, Texas has long been considered a "gun-friendly" state. Some guns are permitted in cars in Texas, other guns are not.
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Shoulder Arms
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In Texas, there is no law governing the transport of shotguns. Shoulder arms, or long guns, are guns with a stock that is braced against the shoulder when firing. Shotguns and rifles are shoulder arms. There is no restriction in Texas on shoulder arms being transported in cars.
Handguns
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While you must be 21-years-old to obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun in Texas, Texas House Bill 1815 made it legal, with few restrictions, for a person to carry a concealed handgun in their vehicle without a permit. You must keep the handgun hidden from view and not be engaged in illegal activity to conceal a handgun in your vehicle in Texas.
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Machine Guns
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It is illegal to possess a machine gun in Texas. It's illegal to possess a machine gun, silencer, short-barreled firearm or explosive weapon in Texas. It is also illegal to create, transport, repair or sell these items so these types of guns would be prohibited in vehicles under Texas law.
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This page incorrectly states "t's illegal to possess a machine gun, silencer, short-barreled firearm or explosive weapon in Texas. It is also illegal to create, transport, repair or sell these items so these types of guns would be prohibited in vehicles under Texas law." I don't know about explosive weapons, but lots of Texans legally possess machine guns, silencers, and short barreled weapons in Texas.
