It used to be pretty common to see gun racks in the rear windows of Texas pickup trucks. Is it still legal to do that in Texas?

It was, at one time, no big deal to have a rifle hanging in a gun rack in your pickup. In fact, you'd often see them in trucks, driven by students, parked in high school parking lots. The principal might even step out with them to admire their weapon(s). True story.

Texas does give Texans, and peeps from some other states, the right to carry concealed handguns and residents of Texas can carry openly without a license. Assuming they are legally able to own a gun in the first place, not engaged in illegal conduct and not within prohibited areas of course.

Can You Carry A Loaded Rifle Or Shotgun In A Vehicle In A Window Mounted Rifle Rack?

Texans, meeting the lawful requirements, can carry loaded weapons of any, legally obtainable, type in their vehicles as can any "legal" gun owner driving through the state. As for the visibility of a rifle rack displayed in the rear window of a pickup truck, no worries there.

Long guns (rifles/shotguns) DO NOT have to be concealed inside a vehicle and may be loaded and within reach. So, you may proudly display your rifle or shotgun in a gun-rack or just leave it on your seat. Obviously, a gun out in the open is likely to make police uneasy. - coferluster.com

It may, in fact, be the very reason you get stopped by the cops in the first place. Be careful and, anytime you , a gun and a cop interact, know what to do and how to do it.

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The 2nd amendment is very important for Texans. However, it's very possible Texas could follow other states and take guns away from certain law breaking citizens.

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Top 10 most popular carry guns in Oklahoma

Check out the top 10 most popular carry guns in the Sooner State. While there are a wide variety of firearms and calibers to choose from for everyday carry (EDC) the handguns listed below are among the most purchased and widely used personal and home defense weapons in Oklahoma. These models and brands account for the majority of gun sales in the state and are among the most popular choices for EDC or home defense weapons (HDW). If you're looking for a quality reliable EDC/HDW these are all solid picks. Which by default makes them the most popular. WARNING: Seek proper training and instruction on firearm safety rules and the practice of safe gun handling skills prior to the loading and carrying and/or shortage of a firearm. The time to learn what to do and how to do it isn't when your safety and life depend on it. BE SAFE!

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