Gun carry in car illegal in Texas for non-Texans?

[speedsix]

...thankyouberrymuch!!! I was racking my brain trying to remember where I read about that...

[rm9792]

State law in Texas doesn't even regulate long guns (or any kind of ammo), only handguns. Texas has state preemption, so no local government can have a law regarding the carrying of firearms.

Only place I have ever seen ammo mentioned is in reference to availability of a loaded weapon to a minor. Something to the effect of "readily dischargeable". San Antonio sure seems to like to make firearms laws as does Plano ISD.

[Ameer]

personally i dont think a non resident should have the same right to carry a gun in their car without a reciprocal chl from another state.

Should residents be able to carry a gun in their car without a license from this state?

[speedsix]

...when we find it in our hearts to restrict others from enjoying the rights we enjoy, it's from the Dark Side...resist it valiantly, Luke...

[Salty1]

I would think that an out of state person who was stopped for an infraction and a loaded firearm was found in the vehicle with no CHL would end up taking a ride. They may beat the charge but the ride will not be free.

[speedsix]

...alright...let's get to the booking desk with this one...and the Sergeant asks the officer ""What law did he violate, Officer?" what would your answer be??? that's the bottom line...no law violated...no reason for or right to arrest...if you can't quote one...there IS no charge...

[RottenApple]

I would think that an out of state person who was stopped for an infraction and a loaded firearm was found in the vehicle with no CHL would end up taking a ride. They may beat the charge but the ride will not be free.

Why would you think that? The MPA doesn't list Texas citizenship or residency as a requirement:

1) the handgun remains concealed
2) the person is not engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor that is a violation of a law or ordinance regulating traffic
3) the person is not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm
4) the person is not a member of a criminal street gang

[Bulldog1911]

personally i dont think a non resident should have the same right to carry a gun in their car without a reciprocal chl from another state.

Wow, I'm gonna chalk that whole comment up to a typo and disregard.

[chasfm11]

Additionally I believe that restricting non-residents more than residents would run afoul of the "equal protection" clause.

And is it different in IL with their FOIDs? Maybe on paper, someone from another State could get a FOID but I doubt that it is possible in reality. It would be an interesting gamble of the $10 application fee to find out.

[speedsix]

...I ain't sendin' them Yankees no money...they might invade again...but you can let us know...

[jmra]

personally i dont think a non resident should have the same right to carry a gun in their car without a reciprocal chl from another state.

Why?
Isn't the rule "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"?
Should Texas residents be restricted from car carry in other states only because they do not reside in that state? Trying to understand the logic by which you have formed your opinion.