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For instance....carrying concealed inside your vehicle and you get tagged for a DWI, you're going to get popped for the gun as well. Originally Posted by Luv_da_girls

If you carry a CHL and get tagged for DWI, your ass fucked up and the gun is yours no more.

That is incorrect... you don't get in trouble for being drunk in your own house where there's a gun do you? A car is an extension of your home.

The DWI/DUI will be enough, but the gun doesn't add anything... and if you are drunk and lock your car when you get out, HOW CAN THEY SEARCH IT if you don't give them CONSENT.

Probable cause means just that.

The law allows you to transport a firearm without a license as long as the gun is not accessable when in the car. My understanding is, and I could be wrong, that you are not allowed to store the gun in your car. You can drink and carry but not be intoxicated

Good FAQ
http://www.texaschl.us/faq.htm#carrying

Bottom line is you are NOT allowed to carry while intoxacated. And, as the definition of carrying includes a firearm that you can reach without materialy changing your position in the car, (that has been ruled to include basicly anywhere with in reach,: Glove compartment, under the seat, purse or seat next to you, etc) you can get nailed quite easily. So in addition to the DWI, you get a carrying charge as well. Or what ever the actual charge would be.

I think the girl has found a new wall to sit upon as I have been by there seven times and found no girl.

The law allows you to transport a firearm without a license as long as the gun is not accessable when in the car. My understanding is, and I could be wrong, that you are not allowed to store the gun in your car. You can drink and carry but not be intoxicated

Good FAQ
http://www.texaschl.us/faq.htm#carrying

Bottom line is you are NOT allowed to carry while intoxacated. And, as the definition of carrying includes a firearm that you can reach without materialy changing your position in the car, (that has been ruled to include basicly anywhere with in reach,: Glove compartment, under the seat, purse or seat next to you, etc) you can get nailed quite easily. So in addition to the DWI, you get a carrying charge as well. Or what ever the actual charge would be. Originally Posted by Bubba3452

As a CHL in Texas, there is no specified limit of "intoxication" as it were, for carrying. This means if you are drinking in any fashion and carrying while in a public place and you get caught, you're toast.

I'll state once again that a car is an extension of your home, as modified in 2007's Castle Law. DUI/DWI with a gun in the car, accessible and/or loaded does not tag you with any additional charge. You're basically toast with the DWI/DUI anyway but having a gun in your car will not cost you anything else.

Argus is correct, I just completed my CHL training...

1. You may carry a loaded weapon in your vehicle (9/1/2007 New castle Law)
2. One sip of Alcohol and with CHL and Carrying, Felony, period