From: clay@rsd.dl.nec.com (Clay Finley)
Subject: Re: Carrying Arms
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|> In article <1993Apr5.220457.6800@spdc.ti.com> dwhite@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Dan White) writes:
|> 
|> >However, haven't we already lost our right to bear arms?
|> 
|> >	It seems that in most states, like Texas, a citizen may own a
|> >gun and carry while at his home or business.  But a citizen is severely
|> >restricted from bearing outside these areas.  Here in Texas you cannot
|> >carry in your car except when "traveling" which is usually defined as
|> >"traveling across a county line."  How did this come about?  Are there
|> >any court rulings on the legality of restricting the carrying of a
|> >weapon outside the home?  
|> 

In Texas, it is legal to carry handguns while "traveling", and also to and from
sporting activities.           ^^^^^^^^

Chapter 46 of the Texas State Penal Code does NOT restrict long guns.
Therefore, it is legal to carry and transport long guns any place in Texas.

Regards,
Clay

