What’s important to understand about a state like Texas is that although there are no specific laws surrounding safe storage, gun owners can be held criminally liable for the negligent storage of firearms. For example, if a gun is left in a place accessible to children and a child gains a...
Even the most avid and conscientious gun owners may find there are laws, policies, and considerations when it comes to gun ownership in Texas they didn't know.
For there to be a crime, the item has to be defined as an illegal weapon under either state or federal law. For federal law weapons charges, read our earlier discussion in “Guns and Drug Trafficking: Firearms And Mandatory Minimum Sentences Under Federal Law,” and in “Increasing Gun Co...
Since 2007, there have been at least 25 bills signed into law in Texas that loosen gun restrictions, with "The most recent — and some might argue, most extreme" all coming in the past year, says Chuck Todd.
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Young Texans Against Gun Violence rallied atthe State Capitol on Monday and called for the Legisla-ture to pass laws that would make it more difficult toget guns."It is time for our state Legislature to pass laws tohelp protect us,"Marianne Moreno,a high school se-nior from the Dallas ...
In an interview with CBS News Texas earlier this month, Gutierrez told me none of his gun safety bills received a hearing in the Senate, including a raise the age bill, universal background checks, and red flag laws. "It's very clear here the Republicans' position on gun reform they don...
Some in Texas may wonder if they can take a gun with them in their car. Here's what you need to know.
strips the firearm for parts and destroys only the gun receiver. Subsequently, the remaining parts are sold through an online gun broker, where they are marketed as gun repair kits. These kits can be sold without a background check.CBS News TexasAccording to fed...
Businesses also have the option to ban customers from openly carrying handguns by posting signs outside stores. Gun holders who ignore those signs risk violating state trespassing laws and would face penalties and fines. Here's a breakdown of how some companies are choosing to act: ...