Post
Due Diligence Before Selling a Firearm Privately in Texas
Texas doesn't require paperwork, but paperwork protects you. Here's the checklist I run through on every private sale.
Post
Selling a Firearm to a Friend or Family Member in Texas Without an FFL
You can, if both of you are Texas residents and neither is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Here's the safe way to…
Post
Do Texas Private Firearm Transfers Require a Background Check?
State law doesn't require a private-party background check. Federal law does apply if the buyer is a prohibited person, and best practice…
Post
Carrying a Handgun in Your Vehicle or Boat in Texas
Texas vehicle carry rules are among the most permissive in the country. Here's what you can and can't do.
Post
Carrying Firearms in Schools and on Texas College Campuses
K-12 schools are firm no-go zones. Public universities have a different set of rules under campus carry law.
Post
Carrying at Churches, Hospitals, Amusement Parks, and Polling Places in Texas
Some locations require the property owner to post to prohibit carry. Others are prohibited by statute regardless.
Post
Carrying in Texas Restaurants, Bars, and Places That Serve Alcohol
Restaurants that serve beer, wine, and cocktails are usually fine to carry in. Bars that derive over 51% of revenue from alcohol…
Post
Young Adults, 18 to 20, and Texas Handgun Carry After Recent Court Rulings
Federal court decisions in 2022 and 2023 changed the picture for 18 to 20-year-olds carrying handguns in Texas. Here's the current lay…
Post
What Can Strip You of Your Right to Carry in Texas?
Felonies, certain misdemeanors, domestic violence orders, protective orders, and mental health commitments all block carry rights.
Post
At What Age Can You Carry a Handgun in Texas?
Under Texas law and recent federal court rulings, the age to carry a handgun is now generally 18. The LTC path has…