Frequently Asked Questions

To carry a handgun in Texas, you must have a Texas License to Carry (LTC). The requirements for obtaining an LTC include being 21 years of age or older, passing a background check, completing a training course, and submitting an application with the Texas Department of Public Safety. The training course must be state-approved and cover topics such as gun safety, nonviolent dispute resolution, and Texas gun laws.

Yes, Texas allows open carry of firearms for individuals who have a valid Texas License to Carry. However, some areas, such as schools, government buildings, and places of worship, are off-limits for open carry.

Yes, Texas allows individuals with a valid Texas License to Carry to carry a handgun in their vehicle without a separate permit. However, the firearm must be concealed and cannot be visible from outside the vehicle.

Texas prohibits carrying a gun in certain places, such as schools, government buildings, hospitals, and sporting events. Additionally, private property owners may prohibit individuals from carrying firearms on their property.

The Castle Doctrine in Texas allows individuals to use deadly force in self-defense when someone enters their home or vehicle without their consent. The doctrine also extends to a person's place of business.

Texas has a Stand Your Ground law that allows individuals to use deadly force in self-defense without the obligation to retreat first. However, the individual must have a reasonable belief that their life or the lives of others are in imminent danger.

Texas has what is known as "Permitless Carry", which allows gun owners over 21 to carry open or concealed any handgun they can legally own.

Violating Texas gun laws can result in a range of penalties, depending on the severity of the offense. For example, possessing a firearm in a prohibited place is a Class C misdemeanor, while using a firearm to commit a crime is a first-degree felony.

Yes, individuals who are not residents of Texas can carry a handgun in the state if they have a valid carry permit from their home state, or if eligible to participate in "permitless carry".

In Texas, the minimum age to purchase a handgun is 21 years old. However, individuals under the age of 21 may still possess a handgun if they meet certain criteria, such as being a member of the military or law enforcement.

Texas law prohibits certain types of firearms, such as automatic weapons, sawed-off shotguns, and explosive weapons. Possessing these firearms without proper licensing and registration is illegal.

To purchase a firearm in Texas, you must be at least 18 years old for a long gun or 21 years old for a handgun, pass a background check, and fill out a federal firearms form. Private sales between individuals do not require a background check, but it is recommended to have one done.

Private sales of firearms in Texas do not require a license. However, if you are a licensed firearms dealer, you must conduct background checks on all sales, whether they are conducted in-store or at a gun show.

To transfer a gun in Texas, you must complete a background check and fill out a transfer form. The transfer must be conducted by a licensed firearms dealer, and both the buyer and seller must be present.