Campus Carry Law
A Texas law that allows individuals with an LTC to carry concealed handguns on the campuses of public colleges and universities, with certain restrictions.
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Federal Firearm Laws
Laws regulated by the federal government that govern the manufacture, sale, possession, and use o...
View TermChild Access Prevention (CAP) Laws
Regulations designed to prevent children from accessing firearms, often requiring gun owners to s...
View TermFirearm Safety Certificate (FSC)
A certification that verifies the holder has passed a test on firearm safety, often required befo...
View TermFour Rules of Gun Safety
Fundamental safety principles that include treating all guns as if they are loaded, never pointin...
View TermConcealed Carry Permit
A permit or license that allows you to carry a concealed weapon in public. To obtain a concealed ...
View TermReciprocity Agreement
An agreement between two or more states recognizing each other's concealed carry permits, allowin...
View TermBackground Check
A legal and safety procedure conducted by authorities to review an individual's criminal, financi...
View TermOpen Carry
The practice of visibly carrying a firearm in public spaces where it is legally permitted.
View TermConcealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Permit
Similar to CHL, it's a permit that authorizes the bearer to carry a concealed weapon in public.
View TermConcealed Handgun License
A permit issued by certain states that allows individuals to carry a hidden firearm on their pers...
View TermApplication
A series of documents that will be filled out by the applicant and submitted to the DPS for appro...
View TermLicense to Carry
A license to legally carry a handgun either openly or concealed in the state of Texas and issued ...
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