I guess my card fell out of my pocket somewhere along my 6-mile hike this weekend. I wasn't carrying a whole wallet, just the CHL card in my pocket because I was carrying my pistol. Anyway, I've already ordered the replacement card. Does anyone know if it's legal to carry until the new one shows up?
Texas-- lost CHL card
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Given the possible consequences, I would think this question better directed to the State DOJ.
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Not a lawyer, but everything I have seen states you must have a valid license in your possession when carrying.
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Considering you cannot be in accordance with this part of the law without a physical license, I'd say no:
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/htm/GV.411.htm
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.
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/htm/GV.411.htm
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.
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No you cannot carry until your replacement CHL is in hand.But you can have one in your vehicle...
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Did you have your DL with you as well? Sounds like that is a requirement.
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Not if you're hiking...
He probably drove there,parked and grabbed his CHL and put his wallet up and went hiking.
I could be wrong though.
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Yup, that's exactly what I did. Not a he though.
Thanks for the answers all!
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Per the statute posted above, you must have either a drivers license or a state issued id in addition to your CHL.Yup, that's exactly what I did. Not a he though.
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Sorry about that!My bad...Yup, that's exactly what I did. Not a he though.
I thought you were a guy with a avatar of his wife...see what happens when I assume?
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1. you do have to have your driver's license or some other form of state ID with you when carrying as well as your CHL with you. (Doesn't make sense to me since the CHL is almost identical to the DL, and it's a state Issued ID. Go figure)
2. you CANNOT carry concealed unless you have your CHL with you while carrying.
3. you CAN carry a concealed and loaded weapon in your vehicle with you as long as:
a. you carry the weapon directly from a premises (home) to your vehicle and vice versa
b. you are not disqualified from possessing a firearm for any reason (gang member, ex con, etc)
2. you CANNOT carry concealed unless you have your CHL with you while carrying.
3. you CAN carry a concealed and loaded weapon in your vehicle with you as long as:
a. you carry the weapon directly from a premises (home) to your vehicle and vice versa
b. you are not disqualified from possessing a firearm for any reason (gang member, ex con, etc)
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Sorry you lost your card - that sucks - no other way to say it
You can not carry without your card - you will be in violation of the law
from the Tx DPS website
"You must have a valid license in your possession to carry a concealed handgun on or about your person outside the confines of your home or vehicle. However, the exception to this answer is the concealed handgun may be carried in your vehicle as long as you comply with the requirements of Section 46.02, Texas Penal Code."
Thank goodness this does not have an impact on your ability to carry in your car as per MPA (as noted above 46.02)
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Doc
You can not carry without your card - you will be in violation of the law
from the Tx DPS website
"You must have a valid license in your possession to carry a concealed handgun on or about your person outside the confines of your home or vehicle. However, the exception to this answer is the concealed handgun may be carried in your vehicle as long as you comply with the requirements of Section 46.02, Texas Penal Code."
Thank goodness this does not have an impact on your ability to carry in your car as per MPA (as noted above 46.02)
Be safe,
Doc
It is not legal. This is the actual reason why:
PENAL CODE
TITLE 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS
CHAPTER 46. WEAPONS
Sec. 46.15. NONAPPLICABILITY. (b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:
(6) is carrying a concealed handgun and a valid license issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, to carry a concealed handgun of the same category as the handgun the person is carrying;
That's not true.
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Is true, per the statute.
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.
There is no penalty for violating that "statute". Also, a person does not need a DL to qualify for a CHL and does not need a DL to receive the non-applicability to UCW afforded by the CHL.
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So what am I missing? It clearly states you must have a DL or a state issued ID, in addition to your CHL when asked to provide ID.
I won't. Although now I'm confused about if I need to carry my CHL AND my DL when I'm out hiking in the middle of nowhere.
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