Guardian Plan

A strategy adopted by some Texas schools to authorize employees to carry handguns on campus as a measure to enhance school safety.

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Prohibited Places

Specific locations in Texas where carrying a handgun is illegal, even with an LTC, such as school...

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Campus Carry Law

A Texas law that allows individuals with an LTC to carry concealed handguns on the campuses of pu...

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Active Shooter Response Training

Specialized training recommended or required for certain professionals in Texas, focusing on how ...

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Texas Penal Code Chapter 46

The section of Texas law that outlines offenses and regulations related to weapons, including the...

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30.06 & 30.07 Signs

Legal notices used by property owners in Texas to prohibit the carrying of concealed handguns (30...

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Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

The state agency responsible for issuing handgun licenses, conducting background checks, and over...

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License Issuance

The act of granting an official handgun license to an applicant who has met all requirements, typ...

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Background Check

A legal and safety procedure conducted by authorities to review an individual's criminal, financi...

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Open Carry

The practice of visibly carrying a firearm in public spaces where it is legally permitted.

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Concealed 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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Concealed Handgun License

A permit issued by certain states that allows individuals to carry a hidden firearm on their pers...

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Application

A series of documents that will be filled out by the applicant and submitted to the DPS for appro...

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License to Carry

A license to legally carry a handgun either openly or concealed in the state of Texas and issued ...

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