Posts Tagged ‘Second Amendment’
Note to Humanity, Don’t Threaten to Kill a Concealed Carrier
On the morning of September 11, the Dallas neighborhood of Oak Lawn was shocked to have their morning routine interrupted by the sounds of gunshots and sirens after a shooting occurred at the 3300 block of Oak Lawn Avenue. The reason behind this shooting? A concealed carrier was in the process of saving his life.
Read MoreSexual Assault Stopped on Austin Running Path by Armed Citizen
Many of you who have seen Law & Order know that one of the most dangerous places you could be on the show is a running path when you are on your morning jog. Unfortunately, reality nearly mirrored the fictional world portrayed on the show if it weren’t for the big heart and quick thinking mind of an armed citizen.
Read MoreSeptember 1 Was a Great Day for Pro-Gun Legislation in Texas!
A plethora of new gun laws went into effect for the state on September 1st. Now, in most states, that sentence might worry some gun owners for fear of a new round of second amendment destroying gun control legislation, but this is Texas so you’re going to be excited to hear all of the new laws the Lone Star State has in place.
Read MoreCorpus Christi Homeowner Shoots Hurricane Harvey Thief
Even in these trying times of disaster, there are still certain people who will jump at the opportunity to use the guise of chaos to steal and hurt other neighbors who are simply trying to survive.
Read MoreTry to Burglarize a House in Texas, Get 99 years in Jail and a Bullet!
Way back in 2015, Trenton Eugene Sinyard got the not so bright idea to burglarize a house in the state of Texas. On Friday, August 18th he was sentenced in a court for his foolhardy act.
Read MoreLicking Man Defends Home Against Invasion
The Texas County Sheriff’s Office announced an incident that occurred in Licking on the night of Wednesday, July 5th. According to Sheriff James Sigman, the shooting that occurred is being treated as a self-defense shooting due to the nature of it.
Read MoreWest Texas District Court Reject’s Professor’s Attempts at Ending Campus Carry
Ever since the idea of Campus Carry at UT-Austin was first introduced in the Texas Legislature it has had its share of detractors from the school’s faculty. And while many professors of the University agree with the right to carry on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, some have been quite vocal about their distaste of the newfound ability to carry.
Read MoreConstitutional 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.
Read MoreTexas 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.
Read MoreDoes 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.
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