Thanks for bringing this to our attention as here Mr. Ayoob explains that the case in question (which appears to have occurred in Miami, FL and not Texas) involved a manslaughter charge arising from an accidental shooting--not a defensive shooting. Thus, recklessness could well have been a factor even if a modified gun being carried in a case would seem irrelevant at first blush. Mr. Ayoob also points out that in this case the issue of the disabled safety device was never argued in court, but the prosecutor felt it was a "huge deal" and was prepared to argue it. We'll never know whether this attempt would have been successful, but I doubt it.

The best information available to us suggests that the foregoing example in no way establishes a basis for criminal liability arising from disabling the IL on a defensive firearm legitimately used for that purpose.