Firearms in Foster Homes
Regulations that provide guidelines for the presence and storage of firearms in homes licensed for foster care, balancing the rights of foster parents to bear arms with the need to ensure the safety of foster children.
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Safe Storage Campaign
An initiative by the Texas Department of Public Safety aimed at reducing accidental gun injuries ...
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Specialized training recommended or required for certain professionals in Texas, focusing on how ...
View TermNational Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
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Legal principles that define the circumstances under which an individual may use force, including...
View TermSituational Awareness Training
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View TermSelf-Defense Laws and Training
Legal principles and educational courses focused on teaching individuals how to protect themselve...
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View TermCastle Doctrine
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View TermFederal Firearm Laws
Laws regulated by the federal government that govern the manufacture, sale, possession, and use o...
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