tx-skydiver
Regular Member
Is it legal to OC in Texas outside of my home but on my property (HOA neighborhood)?
I was referring to the HOA indeed, but also any uninformed officer that might attempt an arrest. I routinely come across officers, even police chiefs, that are horribly misinformed on carry and related laws. It's sad, but true. Fortunately I've not had to deal with any of them on a more legal basis, more just personal discussing various laws.
I've tried correcting some, but they are so ingrained in the belief that they are right and I am wrong because they are officers and I am not. So clearly I have no idea what I'm talking about. Obviously I have no business trying to give anyone legal advice, but then neither do they. One of the worst pieces of advice I've heard was from a chief of police saying that if you kill someone outside your home in a case of legitimate self defense, you'd have to drag their body inside or else it's considered murder. The advice was in response to someone telling them about an incident whereby someone was attempting to steal their car. :banghead:
I live in the Country-no HOA here so no problem. When I feel the need I open carry, since my pistol has IVORY GRIPS I know that they can see it, and therefore NO problems from my neighbors. Amatter of fact my neighbors also "OPEN CARRY" when they are at home especially after one of them had their house broken into, now they "WATCH MY HOUSE and I WATCH THEIRS" works out great so far!
Wait, it's possible to legally carry in bars, or do you just mean bars that are not 51%ers?
I OC'd at my friend's house yesterday. I was acting as an agent for my friend whom lives in the country, he was one of the ones that lost his place. So I took the opportunity to enjoy a right I solemnly enjoy. Will be OC'ing this Saturday when I go to another friend's house. However, he lives on an orchard and we'll be shooting. So it's not really the same. Still, I'll be doing it anyway.
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Make sure you and your neighbor exchange written information about being in control of each others property while one of you is away.
Also make sure you and your neighbors are current with property defense laws.
Actually being in control of their property does not mean you or they have to go into the residence.
This is a very good crime prevention technique and I Promise, IT WORKS... HeHe
This year, we both are going to "re-up" our Concealed Carry License. When we do we will receive the current information in the way of LAWS that are on the "BOOKS", and of course any change in the "CASTLE DOCTRINE" that applies to TEXAS.
Not sure how you go about renewing your permit in Texas, but be careful, as concealed carry instructors and law enforcement are known to be some of the most egregious spreaders of misinformation. It's best to read the statutes yourself and consult a lawyer if any are unclear.
What is an " HOA " ? And why would it affect open carry on my own property? And is OC on my own property legal or not?
Not sure how you go about renewing your permit in Texas, but be careful, as concealed carry instructors and law enforcement are known to be some of the most egregious spreaders of misinformation. It's best to read the statutes yourself and consult a lawyer if any are unclear.
Yes, but be ready to fight.
Home Owners Assn.
Some people buy in a housing tract that includes a contract about what you are allowed to do with the property: things like what colors you can paint the house, what you can have visible in the yard, even where and what you can park there. Many of them have a bad reputation for over-enforcement and hassling. People at every level in life are subject to their power trips.
We had a big issue with HOAs here. But things only got to that point because we were in a housing shortage for a while, and people were desperate to buy homes and sign some of these absolutely ridiculous contracts. Don't get me wrong, though, some are quite fair, and some WANT to live in an HOA community because it helps greatly to keep the property values up for the whole neighborhood. But when I purchased my home, having it in a non-HOA community was a mandatory requirement for me.
HOAs cannot violate civil rights.