Reminder to Criminals: Just About Everyone in Texas May Own, and in Fact May Be Carrying, a Gun

PJ Tatler ^ | January 2, 2013 | Bryan Preston

[2ndDivisionVet]

Texas has some of the most classically liberal — meaning free of government interference — gun laws anywhere. Take this page of law from TexasGunLaws.org.

The Basics Q: How long is the waiting period to buy a Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle in Texas?

A: There is no waiting period for purchasing a firearm in the state of Texas.

Q: I just moved to Texas, do I have to register my firearms?

A: No, there is no state registration of firearms.

Q: I just inherited / bought a gun from someone in Texas, do I need to transfer the gun to my name?

A: No, there is no state registration of firearms, thus there is no requirement transfer the firearm in your name.

Q: What is required to purchase a firearm in the state of Texas?

A: You will need a valid state-issued ID. Many FFLs will not sell to out-of-state residents. This is due to the FFL’s requirement to uphold your resident state’s gun laws, and the inherient complexity associated with many states.

Q: Can I carry a firearm on my person?

A: Yes, with proper licensing (Concealed Handgun License) you may carry a pistol or revolver on your person so long as it remains concealed. Long guns (rifles / shotguns) do not have to be concealed, but must be carried in a manner not calculated to cause alarm, and do not require a license.

Q: Can I strap a gun on my hip in Texas?

A: No, with some exceptions. Open carry is not legal in Texas, but you may open carry on your own property, in the commission of a sporting activity (competition, shooting ranges, etc.), and while engaged in hunting.

Q: Can I carry a firearm in my vehicle?

A: Yes...

[King_Corey]

Comments after this video are funny.

“Grand Theft Auto TEXAS would be the hardest game ever!”

LOL

[norwaypinesavage]

Did you hear about the San Antonio theater massacre a week or so ago?......No?....... That's probably because as the perp stormed into the theater with his gun blazing, a woman with a handgun in the theater pulled it out and shot him......end of San Antonio theater massacre.

[alfa6]

Along the lines of the O.P.

http://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2013/01/05/newspaper-publishes-map-of-texas-gun-owners/

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[COBOL2Java]

Do you live in San Antonio? I haven't visited in many years but have heard that the illegals have practically ruined the Riverwalk. Sure hope not.

I was on business in San Antonio last month and the riverwalk (at night) was very nice. Granted, just two nights so may not be representative.