07/13/2022
"Constitutional Carry" was made the law of the land in the Republic of Texas September 1st, 2021! I have been and very much still am in favor of this new law that permits most people to carry in Texas. Here are the laws about who can carry "constitutionally":
Sections 46.02 and 46.04 of the Texas Penal Code describe unlawful carry and possession of a firearm. Generally, to carry a handgun in public in Texas without an LTC, a person must:
Be at least 21 years old
Not have a prior felony conviction as described in Texas Penal Code Section 46.04
Not have a recent conviction for certain types of misdemeanors as described in Texas Penal Code Sections 46.02 and 46.04
Not be subject to an unexpired protective order as described in Texas Penal Code Section 46.04(c)
Not be restricted from possessing a firearm under federal law as described in 18 United States Code Section 922(g)
Not be intoxicated, except in certain situations as described in Texas Penal Code Section 46.02(a-6)
The new Texas law does not give the right to carry a handgun to anyone who was prohibited before the new law took effect. Section 2 of HB 1927 states: persons who are currently prohibited from possessing fi****ms under state and federal law will not gain the right to possess or carry a firearm under this legislation
There are many other laws in Texas that all people who are constitutionally carrying must know and obey! There are also significant advantages under the new law that came into effect September 1st 2021 for those citizens who go through the Texas required course to obtain their "License To Carry".
I would like to offer a FREE class in Houston, TX sometime in August for those who want to know the laws of Texas applicable to ALL licensed and unlicensed carriers of handguns. THIS IS NOT A RANGE USA CLASS AND WILL NOT BE HELD IN A RANGE USA FACILITY where I work. RANGE USA does NOT offer this class and I am therefore NOT violating my "No Competition" contract with them. If you would like to attend this FREE class please send me your email either here on this FB page or via a FB private message. When I know the date and place I will inform you and ask you to register for the class via USCCA!
I hope to see you soon and get to know you as we review these important laws and facts! No, I am NOT a lawyer but I am a certified handgun instructor through USCCA as well as a Texas-Licensed LTC (License To Carry) Instructor and Examiner.