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?
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  A:

  Texas issues permits on a "shall issue" basis. Texas does not allow open carry of handguns, in most cases.

• +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?
• +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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