CHL and felons

[sheffd]

I have a question and have not been able to get in touch with my CHL instructor to ask him. I have my CHL and I do carry. I have a friend in the Houston area that I get together with on occasion. He was the unfortunate victim of a lawsuit and ended up with a felony conviction (3 counts, two of which have been overturned) Now, I know the rules about a convicted felon and a weapon, but what could I be setting myself up for if I visit him while I'm carrying?

Just for clarification, the felonies were not violent. Actually were of the academic variety.

[USA1]

Just for clarification, the felonies were not violent. Actually were of the academic variety.

Whew! for a minute i thought you talking about me

[USA1]

i think its HIS responsibility to avoid weapons ,not yours.
if you have a concealed weapon, then he isnt aware of it.
personally, i would not worry about it too much
how are you supposed to know what everyones criminal history is...just my thought

[AEA]

It is my understanding that it is his responsibility to not have access or be in control of a firearm.

As long as your weapon remains on your person (under your control) then there is no problem. Even if for some reason he was able to get your weapon (such as a car wreck and you are disabled) it would be his problem, not yours.

Only way I can see that you would be in any possible trouble is if you sold or gave the firearm to him intentionally, knowing that he was a convicted Felon.

Another sticky point that I am not sure about is if you two lived together and for some reason you left your firearm in the residence with him alone there.

[sheffd]

All are good points and certainly those that I have thought of. I guess some of my concern is also for him. I certainly don't plan on doing anything stupid, but I don't want to put him in a situation or myself. I guess too, that if there was any question, I would just not carry when I plan on being around him. But dang, I sure would feel like I was missing something.

[couzin]

It is my understanding that it is his responsibility to not have access or be in control of a firearm.

As long as your weapon remains on your person (under your control) then there is no problem. Even if for some reason he was able to get your weapon (such as a car wreck and you are disabled) it would be his problem, not yours.

Only way I can see that you would be in any possible trouble is if you sold or gave the firearm to him intentionally, knowing that he was a convicted Felon.

Another sticky point that I am not sure about is if you two lived together and for some reason you left your firearm in the residence with him alone there.

Absolutely!!! +1