Gun Laws Every Shooter Should Know 2/22/05

2 nd Amendment, Bill of Rights, US Constitution, 1791 “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”

1934 National Firearms Act Calls for special registration for: Calls for special registration for: Machineguns Machineguns Suppressors Suppressors Short Barreled Rifles Short Barreled Rifles Short Barreled Shotguns Short Barreled Shotguns

The “Assault Weapon Ban” Title XI of the Federal Violent Crime Control Act of 1994 banned the manufacture and import of a certain class of guns defined by Congress as "Assault Weapons." Title XI of the Federal Violent Crime Control Act of 1994 banned the manufacture and import of a certain class of guns defined by Congress as "Assault Weapons." Expired automatically on September 13th, 2004 Expired automatically on September 13th, 2004

What is an assault weapon? RIFLES: RIFLES: Detachable Magazine and two or more of the following: Detachable Magazine and two or more of the following: Folding or telescopic stock Folding or telescopic stock Pistol grip protruding conspicuously beneath the stock Pistol grip protruding conspicuously beneath the stock Bayonet mount Bayonet mount Flash suppressor or threaded barrel Flash suppressor or threaded barrel Grenade launcher* Grenade launcher* HANDGUNS: HANDGUNS: Detachable Magazine and two or more of the following: Detachable Magazine and two or more of the following: Magazine that attaches outside of the pistol grip Magazine that attaches outside of the pistol grip Threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer** Threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer** Shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel and that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the non-trigger hand without being burned Shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel and that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the non-trigger hand without being burned Manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded Manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded Semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm Semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm

Texas Law "Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defense of himself or the State; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime." Article 1, Section 23. Texas Constitution "Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defense of himself or the State; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime." Article 1, Section 23. Texas Constitution

Texas Gun Law: Purchase 18+ For Long Guns- Rifles, Shotguns and appropriate ammunition 18+ For Long Guns- Rifles, Shotguns and appropriate ammunition 21+ For Handguns and appropriate ammunition 21+ For Handguns and appropriate ammunition No Waiting Period No Waiting Period No Limit on Purchases No Limit on Purchases No Registration, Training, or Permit Required No Registration, Training, or Permit Required No State Background Check No State Background Check Federal NICS (National Instant Criminal BC System) Still applies Federal NICS (National Instant Criminal BC System) Still applies

Texas Gun Law: Transport No Restrictions on Long Guns No Restrictions on Long Guns W/o Conceal Carry License (State issued or Reciprocity), no handguns “on or about one’s person” in a vehicle W/o Conceal Carry License (State issued or Reciprocity), no handguns “on or about one’s person” in a vehicle CCL’s from many states recognized and respected CCL’s from many states recognized and respected TEXAS CCL NOT WIDELY ACCEPTED TEXAS CCL NOT WIDELY ACCEPTED