Minimum Age for LTC
The legal minimum age to apply for a License to Carry a handgun in Texas, which is 18 years of age.
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Duty to Inform
In Texas, the legal obligation of an LTC holder to promptly notify a law enforcement officer of t...
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Specific locations in Texas where carrying a handgun is illegal, even with an LTC, such as school...
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A Texas law that allows individuals with an LTC to carry concealed handguns on the campuses of pu...
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...
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A permit or license that allows you to carry a concealed weapon in public. To obtain a concealed ...
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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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