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Texas License to Carry (LTC)

Texas License to Carry (LTC) Questions And Answers

By Phil | November 24, 2021

Open carry started January 1, 2016 in Texas and the Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL) is now known as the Texas License to Carry (LTC). Texas Concealed Carry Institute compiled…

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Campus Carry

By Phil | October 22, 2015

The carrying of a concealed handgun on university and college campuses went into effect on 8/1/15. The law is not very strong as universities and colleges can have “Gun Free…

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2015 CHL LAW UPDATES AND OPEN CARRY

By Phil | October 22, 2015

There have been many changes to concealed handgun license laws and regulations during the 2015 legislative session. This blog will focus on the main issues relating to you’re carrying of…

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Don’t let “Gun plumbers” alter your guns. If you do, you’re asking for trouble.

By Phil | March 24, 2014

One of my biggest concerns involves people who alter their gun from manufacture specifications. Years ago, a lot of competition shooters would alter their Glock trigger by removing the inertia…

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It’s No Accident. It’s Negligent Gun Discharge. Learn Gun Safety.

By Phil | February 24, 2014

Over the years, I’ve had people tell me about their “Accidental gun discharge.” Hmm…is there really such a thing as an accidental discharge? Not usually. The truth is, if a…

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Can Texas CHL holders Open Carry in Oklahoma?

By Phil | October 29, 2013

Until April 2013, there was an unresolved issue as to whether a Texas CHL holder could open carry in Oklahoma because that state’s license holders are permitted to carry either…

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TX Concealed Handgun Law Updates 2013

By Phil | August 29, 2013

Senate Bill 864 (enrolled version) has been sign by the Governor and will become effective September 1, 2013.  Many people are under the impression that an original CHL course will…

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Why Is The Class 10 Hours?

By Phil | May 31, 2013

Many years ago when the CHL was being debated, one of the biggest concerns was safety.  As always, detractors use safety as a way to complicate a guaranteed Second Amendment…

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Recommend Concealed Carry Guns

By Phil | May 31, 2013

The following is a list of guns that I personally like for a concealed carry option. I do not represent any of these companies, nor do I make any claim…

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Your Employer & Your CHL Rights

By Phil | March 20, 2013

Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL) holders enjoy some of the least restrictive carry laws in the nation.  In Texas your employer has the right to restrict your carrying of a…

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