This guide provides information on Texas and federal gun laws including: background checks, open carry, concealed carry, handgun licenses, restrictions for felons, and local regulation of firearms and shooting ranges.
Disclaimer: The State Law Library cannot tell you what a law means for your situation. Please contact an attorney for help determining what the law means for you. If you have questions or need help finding resources, please ask a librarian.
Disclaimer: The State Law Library cannot tell you what a law means for your situation.
This video and article describe the federal and state laws that apply when giving a firearm as a gift. The page is provided by Texas Law Shield, a private legal company that offers legal defense services.
This FAQ describes how firearms in Texas generally do not need to be registered with the exception of certain specific types of firearms covered by the National Firearms Act.
This article from a private attorney's blog discusses several aspects to consider when determining if a beneficiary can legally inherit a gun according to state and federal firearms laws.