Texas Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Texas require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Texas require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Texas require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Texas issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Texas issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Texas have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Texas have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Texas support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Texas have a "stand-your-ground" law?
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  A:

  In Texas the use of force to defend oneself is determined by the person in danger. The person determines the amount of force to be used in the event of immediate danger of death, or bodily harm. There is no duty to retreat from a place the person has the right to be.

• +Q: Does Texas uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Texas have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Texas have?

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