csmkersh
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Powderman, your advice may be great for Washington, but not for all states including Texas.
As I and others have already stated, since I'm licensed to carry concealed, by Texas law I must show my CHL when carrying. Now, if by some strange accident, I'm not carrying, I don't need to show you my CHL. That the you learn about it when you run a 10-28, 10-29, is immaterial; I've complied with the law and you don't have PC to search my vehicle. To do so will bring about a call to the I.A. squad. And the stop watch starts to see if you abuse the Terry Stop rules.
Also, as stated, rifles and shotguns, while weapons, aren't regulated and are perfectly legal just about anywhere regardless whether they're loaded or not and the law does not require I inform you about them.
Only the state may regulate possession of weapons, not counties or municipalities. Texas Local Government Code allows municipalities to require unlicensed person to go armed under certain situations, but municipalities may not interfere with person licensed to carry, period. This is further amplified under Texas Penal Code 30.06, Criminal Trespass.
The OP, Jeff D, failed to state where he's located so it's impossible to say what really applies to him.