The indictment of Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) on Friday could affect more than his political future or freedom. It could also limit his rights to handle guns and ammo.
The Austin American-Statesman reported on Tuesday that Perry’s indictment likely prevents him from carrying a concealed weapon and receiving firearms or ammunition as gifts under a federal law.
According to the American-Statesman, people facing more than a year of prison time are subject to the restrictions. One of the two felony charges against Perry carries a sentencing of up to 99 years in prison, the newspaper reported.
Edwin Walker, a Houston lawyer who represents gun owners, explained the implications of the law to the newspaper.
“As long as the indictment is pending he cannot acquire a firearm and he cannot carry a firearm pursuant to his CHL,” Walker said.
Walker told the paper that although Perry can’t carry a handgun, he can still carry rifles and other long guns.
Obviously he’s unaware of this (as with most things), otherwise he wouldn’t have that smug smirk in his mug shot.
This is Texas. They’ll find a way to let him carry per CHL, indictment (or conviction) or not. This is not about “gun-rights”–it’s about the Good-Ole-Boy network of rich men who still run things here.
If convicted will Perry see his right to vote go away?
Perry has not been convicted…yet. I find it odd that in Texas his gun rights would be restricted.
[quote] Perry has not been convicted…yet. I find it odd that in Texas his gun rights would be restricted. [/quote] The article states this is Federal Law. And until we get that “danged fence” built, Texas is still part of the USA. Where Federal lies apply.
Yeah, right. Who’s gonna enforce that?