She told me since the law had no specification of where the handgun could be in a vehicle, just concealed, you could have it on your person while in a vehicle. It must remained concealed, and removed before exiting the vehicle, keeping it concealed at all times.

I've just recently moved to Texas and have a question in regards to open carry while fishing. The reason why I am asking is because while fishing last weekend with my brother, we encountered a few coyotes that were not so afraid of people. Luckily for us, there were other anglers around to help scare them away. I don't quite understand the last sentence:

-A person engaed in lawful fishing, hunting, or other sporting activity on the immediate premises where the activity is conducted, or is en route between the premisses and the persons' residence or motor vehicle, if the firearm is a type commonly used in the activity.

If the firearm is a type used in the activity? Who uses a firearm to fish? I just want it for protection just in case. I do not have my CHL just yet and was told by a coworker I can open carry while fishing but, that last sentence concerns me. Can anyone shine some light on this? I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

Most of the larger reservoirs in Texas are Corp of Engineer property. And per the following regulation you really are not supposed to be in possession of a fire arm unless you are legally hunting. I can think of no situation where you would ever use a firearm as a tool to catch fish. So common sense would tell us that the mention of fishing would pertain to bow and arrow and crossbows. Sorry but your coworker is wrong.

327.13 Explosives, firearms, other weapons and fireworks.
(a) The possession of loaded firearms, ammunition, loaded projectile firing devices,
bows and arrows, crossbows, or other weapons is prohibited unless:
(1) In the possession of a Federal, state or local law enforcement officer;
(2) Being used for hunting or fishing as permitted under 327.8, with devices being
unloaded when transported to, from or between hunting and fishing sites;
(3) Being used at authorized shooting ranges; or
(4) Written permission has been received from the District Commander.
(b) Possession of explosives or explosive devices of any kind, including fireworks or
other pyrotechnics, is prohibited unless written permission has been received from the
District Commander


A lot of the Corp property surrounding our lakes is available for small game hunting with a shotgun. There would be no reason why you couldn't mix the two activities. You just need the proper licenses and permits. But there are also large areas that are out of bounds for hunters.

There is no carry allowed within our state parks.

It is Texas and you could probably carry and never have an issue. But you do so at your own risk.

Just for what it's worth if I was going to carry a weapon for protection against a wild animal of any sort my first choice would be a shotgun. The odds of you having the presence of mind and marksmanship to draw a pistol and deliver a kill shot against a moving target the size of a coyote is not good IMO. But maybe you are a world class shot, I am not.

By the way, the problem of wild animals losing what we wanted to believe was an instinctive fear of man is something that some people have been discussing for at least a couple of decades now. And while a coyote, unless rabid, is probably not a threat to an adult human they would be and are a threat to children and our pets. As long as we were the top predator we were treated as such by the other predators around us. It would seem that we are losing our grip on that position.

Sorry to ramble.

Now we're splitting hairs on technicalities. Was just replying to a post that said it could not be on your person in a vehicle without LTC. Not giving any reason to do it, only that it was legal. She told me you do not need to declare you have one in the vehicle if not asked, if no LTC.



What's the point of having it on your person inside the vehicle? I can get to my concealed handgun in my vehicle faster than I could undo my seatbelt and draw my holstered weapon. By the way, when an officer stops you and asks you to exit the vehicle, try explaining to him why you need to remove your concealed handgun from your hip and re-conceal it before you exit the vehicle. I'm sure a call to Sherry by the officer would clear things up. Only, this would be after you are arrested.

Well enjoy it now because if a certain person gets elected there will be no more 2nd amendment and she's coming after all our guns. Too bad all mine fell into the lake in that terrible boat wreck last year.

Well enjoy it now because if a certain person gets elected there will be no more 2nd amendment and she's coming after all our guns. Too bad all mine fell into the lake in that terrible boat wreck last year.

I've just recently moved to Texas and have a question in regards to open carry while fishing. The reason why I am asking is because while fishing last weekend with my brother, we encountered a few coyotes that were not so afraid of people. Luckily for us, there were other anglers around to help scare them away. I don't quite understand the last sentence:

-A person engaed in lawful fishing, hunting, or other sporting activity on the immediate premises where the activity is conducted, or is en route between the premisses and the persons' residence or motor vehicle, if the firearm is a type commonly used in the activity.

If the firearm is a type used in the activity? Who uses a firearm to fish? I just want it for protection just in case. I do not have my CHL just yet and was told by a coworker I can open carry while fishing but, that last sentence concerns me. Can anyone shine some light on this? I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

Now we're splitting hairs on technicalities.



What's the point of having it on your person inside the vehicle? I can get to my concealed handgun in my vehicle faster than I could undo my seatbelt and draw my holstered weapon. By the way, when an officer stops you and asks you to exit the vehicle, try explaining to him why you need to remove your concealed handgun from your hip and re-conceal it before you exit the vehicle. I'm sure a call to Sherry by the officer would clear things up. Only, this would be after you are arrested.