Is it legal to carry an Ak-47 in my truck in TEXAS? what are the exact rules?

Answer 1

Wow, there are a lot of uninformed people on here that have no business answering this question. First off for all those who say "What you have an AK-47?" or "Aren't those illegal?", etc. There are semi-automatic versions of the AK made for civilians, even so with proper licensing one could own a fully-automatic weapon. To your question, In Texas as I'm sure you know there are no restrictions on semi-auto assault style weapons, and full-autos are permitted with a Class III license. In Texas vehicle carry of a pistol or handgun is illegal without proper paperwork. However there are no restrictions on vehicular carry of rifles or shotguns, except that it has to be in plain sight or in a case(which I highly suggest). So it is perfectly legal for a Texan to carry their AK in their truck under said terms. It's nice to see another fellow Assault Rifle enthusiast.

Answer 2

Carriage of an AK-47 is allowed if the government issued you a permit to carry and you are licensed to carry firearms.

Answer 3

Here you go. By the way, you not not allowed to have automatic weapons in Texas. This is exact enough?

§ 46.05. PROHIBITED WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an
offense if he intentionally or knowingly possesses, manufactures,
transports, repairs, or sells:
(1) an explosive weapon;
(2) a machine gun;
(3) a short-barrel firearm;
(4) a firearm silencer;
(5) a switchblade knife;
(6) knuckles;
(7) armor-piercing ammunition;
(8) a chemical dispensing device; or
(9) a zip gun.
(b) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that
the actor's conduct was incidental to the performance of official
duty by the armed forces or national guard, a governmental law
enforcement agency, or a correctional facility.
(c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that
the actor's possession was pursuant to registration pursuant to the
National Firearms Act, as amended.
(d) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this
section that the actor's conduct:
(1) was incidental to dealing with a switchblade
knife, springblade knife, or short-barrel firearm solely as an
antique or curio; or
(2) was incidental to dealing with armor-piercing
ammunition solely for the purpose of making the ammunition
available to an organization, agency, or institution listed in
Subsection (b).
(e) An offense under this section is a felony of the third
degree unless it is committed under Subsection (a)(5) or (a)(6), in
which event, it is a Class A misdemeanor.
(f) It is a defense to prosecution under this section for
the possession of a chemical dispensing device that the actor is a
security officer and has received training on the use of the
chemical dispensing device by a training program that is:
(1) provided by the Commission on Law Enforcement
Officer Standards and Education; or
(2) approved for the purposes described by this
subsection by the Texas Private Security Board of the Department of
Public Safety.
(g) In Subsection (f), "security officer" means a
commissioned security officer as defined by Section 1702.002,
Occupations Code, or a noncommissioned security officer registered
under Section 1702.221, Occupations Code.

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.
Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 918, ch. 342, § 15, eff.
Sept. 1, 1975; Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2650, ch. 457, § 2, eff.
Sept. 1, 1983; Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4831, ch. 852, § 2, eff.
Sept. 1, 1983; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, § 5.01(a)(47),
eff. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 229, § 2, eff.
Sept. 1, 1991; Renumbered from V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 46.06 and
amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, § 1.01, eff. Sept. 1,
1994; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1071, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 1035, § 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2005; Acts
2005, 79th Leg., ch. 1278, § 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.

Answer 4

I don't mean to be a smart *** but I kinda thought it would be unpatriotic for a Texan to be packing an AK-47. I know it's the best designed weapon in the world, but hey, it's still a commie's gun isn't it?

Answer 5

The better question is why do you own an AK-47 and what in the hell do you need it in your truck for???? Is Texas under attack????

Answer 6

when you're criminal to own one you could carry. It can not be hid. you do not desire a allow n Texas. not like the handgun in motorized vehicle regulation in Texas the position the weapon could be hid, lengthy guns could be contained in the open. the floor of the motorized vehicle is fantastic. even as parking you could make the weapon danger-free, as in bolt or set off lock, not purely unloaded. when I say criminal to own it also means in the journey that your AK is complete automobile you need to have Fed license.

Answer 7

Why would you want to? I thought that AK-47's were banned?

Answer 8

in response to the above answer... yes, texas is being attacked, by mexico. close the borders.

props for the AK

Answer 9

Probably OK if it's modified so it isn't fully automatic. Like the Ar-15 compared to the M-16.

Answer 10

i am pretty sure that almost all of the people who answered this question are imbeciles...

it depends on how you want to carry it...i lived in Texas for a while and i am pretty sure they have an open carry policy...but it would be safer to have it in a case and unloaded...

Contact your local sheriff and ask them what laws govern the carrying of firearms, specifically long guns...use an example of wanting to take your rifle to the range or keep it with you for farm varmint control, such as coyotes