JUSTIFIED: Houston Man Stops Assault with his Pistol
A Houston man has become the hero of his neighborhood after he came to the rescue when his relatives next door were tied up and assaulted during a home invasion.
Texas Government Looks to Lower Permit to Carry Fees
The Texas State House has tentatively approved a measure that will reduce the fee for a license to carry in the state by $100.
Constitutional Carry Coming to Texas?
A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday at the Texas State Capitol on two proposed bills that would expand access to handguns, including the movement gaining national momentum, Constitutional Carry.
Texas EMT’s May Soon Be Able to Carry Concealed on Duty
Texas EMT’s may soon be able to pack more than just medical supplies in their ambulances if one state lawmaker gets his way. State Representative John Wray of Waxahachie has introduced a bill that would let all first responders in Texas carry guns on their shifts.
Does Texas Require Live Range Fire to Get A CCW Permit?
Across the country, the number of concealed carry permit applicants has been on the rise, however from state to state the rules to receive said permit can be quite different. For example. some states require concealed carry applicants to prove their handgun competency by firing the handgun as a prerequisite to applying.
JUSTIFIED: Concert-Goer Protects Friends from Man Shooting Wildly
San Antonio police are reporting that a man was injured on Thursday night after he was shot while running from a possible crime scene.
San Antonio University Placed on Lockdown after Open Carry Rifle Owner Walks on Campus
In San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University was placed on lockdown as a man was seen on campus grounds with an open carry rifle.
Houston Resident Shoots Two Trespassers During Assault, Killing One
A Houston homeowner shot two trespassers who had entered his property without permission and began assaulting people at his home early Saturday morning. The shooter hit both men and the shots ended up killing one of them, according to deputies.
Justified: Beaumont Man Defends Himself Against Armed Attacker
A robbery suspect was shot several times in Beaumont by a man who was walking to his car at his apartment complex.
Texas Open and Concealed Carry Law
This article is meant to take a look at Texas’s open and concealed carry laws so that you folks can get a better idea what is and is not legal in the state.