Owning,
operating and carrying a firearm in public is a big
responsibility. Most gun owners understand this and make the
effort to educate themselves on the safe operation and handling
of their firearms. For those that need training, there are many
options available.
“Constitutional Carry” does not change many of our Texas Gun
Laws including Use of Force laws.
It’s incumbent upon the gun owner to
know the laws that affect them.
There are
still many good reasons to pursue a Texas License to Carry a
Handgun:
Interstate Travel:
There are currently 36 states that recognize the Texas LTC. Our
Texas “Constitutional Carry” ends at our State border. If you do
any traveling outside the Great State of Texas, you’ll need a
Texas LTC for reciprocal states to recognize your decision to
carry a handgun in their state.
Gun Laws:
The burden is on you to know the laws that affect you when
carrying a handgun in public. The LTC class covers the laws and
regulations related to carrying a gun. Plus, the LTC class
provides for questions and answers with the instructor and other
students and this dialogue offers an improved understanding of
these laws.
Firearm
Purchases:
Because you go through a State and Federal background check to
get a Texas LTC, you are not required to undergo the NICS
(National Instant Check System) process when buying a gun from a
licensed dealer. During the Virus in 2020, the FBI, who oversees
NICS, experienced delays of more than 30 days. With a LTC, there
is no delay because there is no NICS requirement. When you buy a
gun, your LTC allows for an immediate purchase with no
additional waiting. For private firearms sales, the LTC is
considered the “Gold Standard” for transacting a deal between
the gun seller and the gun buyer.
Contact
with Law Enforcement:
If you have an encounter with a Police Officer, how does he know
you can legally carry your handgun? With a LTC, there is no
question – you have the License and you have the gun – it’s
self-evident you’re in legal possession of a firearm. With no
LTC and depending on why law enforcement has made contact with
you, you may be detained while the police determine your
eligibility status to own and carry the gun.
TexanCHL
will continue to offer the Texas LTC course in the
Instructor-Led and Online formats. Likewise, we have NRA’s
Basic Handgun class and First Steps Pistol
class for those individuals that would like to learn the
fundamentals about guns, ammo and basic marksmanship.
If you have
questions or need further assistance, please contact me and let
me know how I may serve you.