Travel to Texas, CCW questions

[HDoc]

For you Lone Star residents. I'll be visiting Texas soon and hope to
bring my EDC. It will be my first time air traveling with a weapon.
Anything unique about Texas law I should know to keep me out of trouble?
Also, any decent public ranges in the Austin area? Trying to get my daughter to consider a CCW.
Thanks

[LaP]

Is your current CCW recognized in Texas?

The NRA website has some good info on state gun laws. You're wise to check before you traveled.

[jlottmc]

Where are you coming from? http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/chlsindex.htm

That will allow you to look up our laws. If you have questions I'll be around.

[HDoc]

Thanks for the reply's.
I have a Florida and CT CCW. I know that Florida is reciprocal with TX.
I've spent enough time in Texas to know that there's the right way, there's the wrong way, and there's the Texas way. Just don't want to run afoul
with any strange state rules like having to have your gun on the left side
on Sundays and Thursdays, and no JHPs during Lent, July 4th and Hanukkah.

[Avenger]

Crash course...

Don't carry...
in bars or liquor stores or where you see a 51% sign
in schools or at school events
at sporting events (football, basketball, baseball, etc)
in places displaying a valid 30.06 sign (http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/signposting.htm)

In case of traffic stop: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/stop.htm

Do's and Don'ts via Texas DPS site: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/chlfaqs.htm

Have a great trip and hope this helps.

[Bawanna]

I think just getting there will be the big challenge. If you get past TSA your home free.

[HDoc]

Crash course...

Don't carry...
in bars or liquor stores or where you see a 51% sign
in schools or at school events
at sporting events (football, basketball, baseball, etc)
in places displaying a valid 30.06 sign (http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/signposting.htm)

In case of traffic stop: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/stop.htm

Do's and Don'ts via Texas DPS site: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/chlfaqs.htm

Have a great trip and hope this helps.

Hey, thanks for that. Do you actually see many of those 30.06 signs around? I realize it's Austin... but it IS in Texas, isn't it?

[jlottmc]

Crash course...

Don't carry...
in bars or liquor stores or where you see a 51% sign
in schools or at school events
at sporting events (football, basketball, baseball, etc)
in places displaying a valid 30.06 sign (http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/signposting.htm)

In case of traffic stop: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/stop.htm

Do's and Don'ts via Texas DPS site: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/chlfaqs.htm

Have a great trip and hope this helps.


Liquor stores are ok, none of them have on premises consumption. That is the kicker to the 51% rule. The place has to derive 51% or more of its gross income from the sale of alcohol for on premises consumption. Guess what unit we're doing in the academy yesterday and today. The 30.06 sign must be verbatim and must be correct size, colors etc. Around Dallas I see very few, Austin may be a little different, but no too much. I'd be interested in seeing how reciprocal licenses are handled at the state capital. We just put in an express lane for CHL holders, but have no idea how that would apply to visitors. The link I posted above will give you all the straight skinney on our laws.

[Avenger]

Hey, thanks for that. Do you actually see many of those 30.06 signs around? I realize it's Austin... but it IS in Texas, isn't it?

I have yet to see an actual 30.06 sign, "in the wild", but I live in West Texas and we tend to have a little different view than those in Berkley East, I mean Austin.

:)


Liquor stores are ok, none of them have on premises consumption.

As jlottmc pointed out, I should have said bars and places where you can buy a drink.

[jlottmc]

The other part of that is that they must derive more than 51% of their gross income from the sale of alcohol. Chili's and such do not meet that requirement. Also when you walk in the 7-11 notice the verbiage on the sign there, it says UNLICENSED, which means exactly what you think it does. CHL's or whatever your preferred abbreviation is, means you are good to go.

[LonghornFan69]

There are 2 shooting ranges that I know of, one in north Austin and the other in south Austin, you can look them at at www.redsguns.com, enjoy Texas

[TriggerMan]

For you Lone Star residents. I'll be visiting Texas soon and hope to
bring my EDC. It will be my first time air traveling with a weapon.
Anything unique about Texas law I should know to keep me out of trouble?
Also, any decent public ranges in the Austin area? Trying to get my daughter to consider a CCW.
ThanksMake sure your plane, train or bus doesn't get diverted to New York for mechanical or weather reasons.

[HDoc]

There are 2 shooting ranges that I know of, one in north Austin and the other in south Austin, you can look them at at www.redsguns.com (http://www.redsguns.com), enjoy Texas

Thanks, I plan on looking in on it. I am surprised though at the scarcity
of public ranges though. This IS Texas, right?

[HDoc]

Make sure your plane, train or bus doesn't get diverted to New York for mechanical or weather reasons.

You know, it is scary. What do you do if you are legally transporting a firearm, get a lay over and have to go to a hotel. Besides having your gun
locked, unloaded and ammo in a different place, what can you do to protect yourself from blue state B.S.

[LonghornFan69]

Thanks, I plan on looking in on it. I am surprised though at the scarcity
of public ranges though. This IS Texas, right?

You ain't kidding, I have to drive almost an hour to get to the range.

[MW surveyor]

You ain't kidding, I have to drive almost an hour to get to the range.

Well, that depends on where you live doesn't it? I have an outdoor range less than 5 miles from my house, one about 30 min away plus three indoor ranges that take about 15 minutes to get to. :D

I'd be willing to bet that there are also a few indoor ranges in Austin.

[JFootin]

Google "shooting ranges in austin tx"

[LonghornFan69]

Well, that depends on where you live doesn't it? I have an outdoor range less than 5 miles from my house, one about 30 min away plus three indoor ranges that take about 15 minutes to get to. :D

I'd be willing to bet that there are also a few indoor ranges in Austin.

Sure wish I had that many that close. I have one closer but they are only open on Friday evenings for 3 hours. Then the one in north Austin is the second closest one.

[EZ Land]

Both Reds Gun's ranges are indoors. They're open 9 to 9 daily. Be prepared to wait a few minutes. They get really busy at times. Also, consider double hearing protection, just in case someone is sighting in their .300 win mag. It gets loud in there; sometimes uncomfortably so. There is also a nice outdoor range called Lonestar Gun Range in Lockhart, TX about 20-30 minutes from the airport. Lockhart also has some awesome Texas BBQ!!! I like Smittys. Welcome to Austin! Lots of things to do; and amazingly the hippies and the rednecks somehow get along.

[HDoc]

For you Lone Star residents. I'll be visiting Texas soon and hope to
bring my EDC. It will be my first time air traveling with a weapon.
Anything unique about Texas law I should know to keep me out of trouble?
Also, any decent public ranges in the Austin area? Trying to get my daughter to consider a CCW.
Thanks

Weirdest thing. Plenty of signs reading : $10,000 fine for having an unlicensed firearm in this facility.
No s*** Sherlock. What is the purpose of this ? Of course carrying an
a weapon with no CCW permit is serious. What the heck.
Otherwise Austin is terrific.

[Rufus]

I like to go to Eagle Peak, which is located in the northwest part of the Austin area. It is actually in Jonestown, which is very near Cedar Park and Leander. It is just off of Highway 1431. They have ranges for pistols, rifles and shotguns. They make all "newbies" pay a one-time fee of $10.00 (last 'til you die) and make you watch a 6 minute safety video. The fee for shooting is $10.00 for all day! They will not take credit/debit cards, the accept only a check or cash.

Texas law does recognize a Florida carry permit, as long as the person is legal resident of Florida.

[bikerbill]

Rufus, Eagle Peak is my regular range, blv it's actually in Leader tho Jonestown is nearby (I live in Lago Vista), it's $20 for a lifetime membership (just got one for my wife last month) and $10 a day ... we didn't have to watch a safety video, btw ... great place, nice folks and cheeeeeep ...

[Planedude]

I have only see "correct to the letter of the law" 30.06 postings at Hospitals, Courthouses and at a "Jareds" jewlery store since I have had my CHL.
My doctors office has a notice that they forbid handguns in their building but it is laughably incorrectly worded. That said I don't carry in there, I just feel that the way-off of 30.06 posting means they could not enforce if I did.
Texas is much like Florida, just check on the law and bring some common sense.
Enjoy your visit to Texas.

[7shot]

Rufus, Eagle Peak is my regular range, blv it's actually in Leader tho Jonestown is nearby (I live in Lago Vista), it's $20 for a lifetime membership (just got one for my wife last month) and $10 a day ... we didn't have to watch a safety video, btw ... great place, nice folks and cheeeeeep ...

Is this an indoor or outdoor range? I live in Circle C in South Austin? Current I visit Reds and that place sucks!

[bikerbill]

Hey 7shot ... Eagle Peak is outdoors ... been to both Reds (got my original CHL in a class there), I don't like indoor ranges. If you want to try it and want some company, drop me a note and maybe we can meet there ... was there last about two weeks ago, great place if it's not 110 ...