Reciprocity Agreement
An agreement between two or more states recognizing each other's concealed carry permits, allowing permit holders to legally carry handguns across state lines under specified conditions. Texas has reciprocity with roughly 34 other States. Always check the Texas DPS website for the latest list of states that share reciprocity.
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Open 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.
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A permit issued by certain states that allows individuals to carry a hidden firearm on their pers...
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A license to legally carry a handgun either openly or concealed in the state of Texas and issued ...
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Laws regulated by the federal government that govern the manufacture, sale, possession, and use o...
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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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