Child Access Prevention (CAP) Laws
Regulations designed to prevent children from accessing firearms, often requiring gun owners to store guns securely and out of reach of minors.
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Four 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 ...
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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.
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A permit issued by certain states that allows individuals to carry a hidden firearm on their pers...
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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