Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

A requirement for license holders to inform the issuing authority of any changes to their residen...

The process by which a handgun license can be temporarily suspended or permanently revoked due to...

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

A part of the application process where candidates disclose their criminal history, mental health...

A document awarded to individuals who successfully complete the required training courses or exam...

The procedure by which applicants can contest a denial of their handgun license application, ofte...

Conditions or backgrounds, such as felony convictions or mental health issues, that can prevent a...

Legal stipulations that require applicants to be residents of the state or jurisdiction in which...

A short-term authorization granted in some jurisdictions while the official handgun license appli...

The procedure required to maintain the validity of a handgun license, typically involving updated...

A web-based educational program that covers the theoretical aspects of handgun safety, laws, and ...

A practical test of an applicant's ability to safely handle and accurately shoot a handgun, requi...

A test that evaluates an applicant's knowledge of firearm laws, safety rules, and handling proced...

Biometric data provided by applicants as part of the background check process for obtaining a han...

A system used by gun sellers to quickly determine if a prospective buyer is eligible to purchase ...

A license that enables individuals or companies to engage in the business of manufacturing, impor...

Legal requirements that specify the minimum age at which an individual can legally purchase or po...

Locations where state or federal law explicitly forbids the carrying of firearms, regardless of t...

Tools and techniques designed to incapacitate or deter an aggressor without causing fatal injurie...

Legal principles that define the circumstances under which an individual may use force, including...

Training designed to increase an individual's perception and understanding of their environment a...

Legal principles and educational courses focused on teaching individuals how to protect themselve...

Guidelines and practices designed to ensure safety when firing weapons at a shooting range, inclu...

A device designed to prevent a firearm from being discharged, typically by blocking the trigger m...

A secure storage container designed to prevent unauthorized access to firearms, often used to com...

A measurement of the internal diameter of a gun barrel's bore or the diameter of a firearm's bull...

The projectiles and their components, including bullets, cartridge cases, primers, and propellant...

A device used to hold or restrict the undesired movement of a handgun, most commonly used when th...

Statutes in some states that allow individuals to defend themselves against threats or perceived ...

A legal doctrine that allows an individual to use force in self-defense when threatened in their ...

Laws regulated by the federal government that govern the manufacture, sale, possession, and use o...

Regulations designed to prevent children from accessing firearms, often requiring gun owners to s...

A certification that verifies the holder has passed a test on firearm safety, often required befo...

Fundamental safety principles that include treating all guns as if they are loaded, never pointin...

A permit or license that allows you to carry a concealed weapon in public. To obtain a concealed ...

An agreement between two or more states recognizing each other's concealed carry permits, allowin...

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

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

Similar to CHL, it's a permit that authorizes the bearer to carry a concealed weapon in public.

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

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

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