I work as an armed guard, but my apartment complex doesn't allow open carry, so I'm looking for a back pack that's large enough to hold my duty rig so I can discreetly transport it between my apartment and car.
Posted Apr 22, 2020, 8:18 PM UTC
(not a cop)
You should talk with your landlord and see if there's an exception for your job.
Already tried.
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Nope, already tried. I've been just taking my shit off at work and stashing it behind my seat (single cab pickup) but I'm concerned about someone stealing it (I live in a shitty neighborhood.)
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Yeah but my apartment is like his where they'd rather not see it to spook the folk. Yeah you can get all no step on snek but just throwing it into a bag or keeping it in a guncase is better than the headache.
Most of the time if you just talk to the neighbors it might help.
"I have to carry a gun for my job. I'm not here to kill you with it. It can't stay in my car, sorry."
Hell, most apartments in my area have armed guards or off-duty cops patrolling anyway. And I'm not even in a shitty area.
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At the end of the day, its still private property that OP doesnt own.
Edit: I have been infromed below that OP totally can carry his weapon as long as its from the car straight to the dwelling.
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Mabye its jurisdiction dependant then? I am not a lawyer but if banks can tell you not to open carry a property owner can as well. Im not saying they can tell you what you can and cant carry inside your own apartment though.
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In the police academy I carried my stuff in a hockey bag. It's obnoxiously large.
https://dev.uslawshield.com/top-4-questions-about-apartment-complexes-and-30-0630-07-signs/
There are allowances in the law that allow you to carry from your car to your apartment. You can't do other things like wear it to take out the trash.
Also, read the full law
(e-1) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that:
(A) an owner of an apartment in a condominium regime governed by Chapter 81, Property Code;
(B) an owner of a condominium unit governed by Chapter 82, Property Code;
(C) a tenant or guest of an owner described by Paragraph (A) or (B); or
(D) a guest of a tenant of an owner described by Paragraph (A) or (B); and
(2) the license holder:
(A) carries or stores a handgun in the condominium apartment or unit owner's apartment or unit;
(B) carries a handgun directly en route to or from the condominium apartment or unit owner's apartment or unit;
(C) carries a handgun directly en route to or from the license holder's vehicle located in a parking area provided for residents or guests of the condominium property; or
(D) carries or stores a handgun in the license holder's vehicle located in a parking area provided for residents or guests of the condominium property.
(e-2) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that:
(1) the license holder is a tenant of a leased premises governed by Chapter 92, Property Code, or the tenant's guest; and
(2) the license holder:
(A) carries or stores a handgun in the tenant's rental unit;
(B) carries a handgun directly en route to or from the tenant's rental unit;
(C) carries a handgun directly en route to or from the license holder's vehicle located in a parking area provided for tenants or guests by the landlord of the leased premises; or
(D) carries or stores a handgun in the license holder's vehicle located in a parking area provided for tenants or guests by the landlord of the leased premises.
Even if it's legal, I don't want to deal with the hassle. If anyone saw me, they'd call the cops and I'd have to deal with cops who think they are responding to Charles Whitman.
I'd just wear it. Hell. How long are you really out in the open where you see it? If nothing else, unholster the firearm, put it in a lunch box and carry it. put it back on on the car.
Wearing it is a no go. The complex is 30.07 posted (no trespass with an open carried gun.)
Is the complex gated?
Yes, but they disabled the gate since the whole covid thing. It's permanently open. Idk why.
Ahh, I'm a Texas LEO. I would verify that they have 30.07 signs posted at all entrances as that is necessary for it to even be enforceable.
Another thing to note is that 30.07 is Trespass by a License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun. I am honestly not completely familiar with all of the armed security statutes, when you are off duty on your way home are you carrying your gun as an LTC holder or as a Level 3 Security guard? Because if it's as a security guard you technically cannot violate 30.07.
I am a big fan of my voodoo tactical duty bad. Their discreet bags would probably work and are reasonably priced.
Guitar case or one of those beach umbrella cases since they’re both long. Or just clip your belt closed and put it in a duffel. Or just put your gun in a separate holster and throw that in a bag or even get a detachable holster setup like Safariland QLS and detach it from your belt and throw it in a bag. State law for me says I can open carry off work property in uniform as long as I’m traveling to and from work/home. Haven’t had any issues with anyone. I also live in an apartment complex.
I’ve put my full rig in a regular sized backpack to ride on a motorcycle. Not a jansport but like an adidas sport backpack. Have a nike one about the same size. You could always get a duffel bag too.
How about just throwing on a jacket or hoodie that would cover it up. Even if it’s hot, it can’t be that far from your car to your door.
I tried, and technically it's concealed, but you can tell what's underneath, so I still run the risk of getting the cops called on me as a "man with a gun."
I wouldn’t worry about that too much. As long as you’re following their silly rules. Let them call. You can choose whether or not to answer your door and if you do answer, it will take all of 2 minutes to explain the situation and then the cops will be pissed at the person who called them.
Just go to your local sports apparel store and get a gym duffle bag.
Badlands day pack
Try a 5.11 dart duffle bag.
EDIT: It looks just like a gym bag and will fit your duty belt no problem.
Do you have a locker at work?
If so just conceal carry to and from, and leave your duty gear at work.
Your duty rig as in the whole belt? I just use a Nike travel bag. If you mean your vest too... I’d still Reccomend just a bigger one.
Not an LE and I don't live in a country where carry (open or concealed) exists so I'm not really used to the problem, but I'm really into packs and gear and myog.
What dimensions are we talking about?
I use the 5.11 tactical nbt duffle bag. Carries my vest, gunbelt, and leaves enough space to fold my pants and shirt and fit my stupid uniform hat without anything getting creased. It looks sporty enough to be confused with a gym bag (which I occasionally use it for as well)
This is a problem that you shouldn’t need to post on here to solve.
If you search on Amazon for backpack, there are Literally over 100,000 options.
It would have to be a very large duty belt or a very small backpack to not hold my gear in almost any pack. Also, I am a backpack whore, so I would use any opportunity to go buy a new backpack. You're going to need a TAD Gear EDC for this. Nothing else will work. https://tripleaughtdesign.com/shop/fast-pack-edc/