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If you don’t have time to go to the firing range, your backyard might seem like a convenient place to work on your firing skills. However, Texas actually has quite a few restrictions on where and how you can fire

The open carry of handguns is legal in many states now, and Texas is one of the places where you can choose to keep your firearm in a visible location. While the laws regarding open carry vary among different states,

A single mistake with a handgun could have life-threatening consequences. Too often, people get comfortable with their firearms and forget everything they’ve learned about keeping themselves and others safe. Beginner firearm users are especially susceptible to making costly mistakes. Whether

If there’s ever a time when accuracy is important, it’s when using a handgun or any type of firearm. While there are optical accessories such as red dot sights that can help you achieve this goal, you’ll be better off

Texans have a long history of appreciating the Second Amendment. At the same time, there are responsibilities that go along with gun ownership in the Lone Star State and elsewhere in the nation. If you’re a handgun owner in Texas,

Citizens with valid concealed carry permits can carry loaded pistols on their persons in the state of Texas, as long as they meet eligibility requirements. Some guns, such as shotguns, rifles, and other long guns, don’t require licenses. You can

When we think about masks or facial coverings in connection with carrying weapons, we tend to envision events such as high-profile bank robberies. While this association is probably the result of a steady diet of Hollywood films and TV shows,

People who think there are too many guns and fear for their safety push for stricter regulations on firearms possession. Others feel if more stringent laws are passed, they won’t be safe and will no longer be able to protect

Correct cleaning technique is an important part of ensuring your handgun’s safe and reliable performance. Over time, fouling will build up in your handgun, which can cause malfunctions, and occasional thorough cleaning will maximize reliability. In addition, a new handgun

The law regarding background checks in the state of Texas is clear in some ways but not in others. In the event of a gun sale being made by a federally licensed gun dealer, the requirement is a federal background

Times have changed. If you watch old TV shows, you know guns were usually shown sitting up against the wall or against the door. Everyone had guns, and it was a way of life. The question wasn’t whether you owned

Texas is one of the states that observe a legal principle referred to as the Castle Doctrine, which is often conflated with the “stand your ground” defense found in other jurisdictions. The Castle Doctrine was infamously mentioned during the trial

If you’re a law-abiding citizen, you appreciate the value of honesty. However, if you’re carrying a concealed firearm and are pulled over for a casual traffic stop or minor violation, you might have second thoughts about telling the police officer

Conceal carrying, unlike open carry, allows you to protect yourself without alarming people around you. There are many methods people use to carry their firearms discreetly. People conceal carry using bags, purses, clothes, pockets, and holsters. A holster is specifically

Gun ownership is as American as apple pie. In the right hands, guns are effective tools for personal protection. History is full of examples of law-abiding gun owners defending themselves and their families during home invasions and other emergencies. With

Firearm safety is something every woman should be concerned about. Choosing to carry a gun comes with a responsibility to be educated and practiced. Women all over the U.S. are choosing to buy and carry firearms for various reasons. Here