You’ll need a license to carry (LTC) to legally carry a handgun in a concealed or open way in Texas. If you’re getting ready to go through the steps necessary to obtain your LTC in this state, you may be wondering what the general time frame is for this process. To give you a good …
Carrying a gun that belongs to someone else, including your spouse, is legal in some states, such as Texas. However, there are laws you must follow while possessing a firearm. Below, the firearms safety education professionals from LTC Austin, a premier provider of online LTC classes, provide information on whether it’s legal to carry a …
In a broad sense, a handgun is any type of gun that can safely and effectively be used when held in a single hand. However, both hands can still be used for proper stance and added stability and accuracy. A pistol also fits this more basic definition, so it’s not technically wrong to refer to …
Owning a gun provides many advantages in regards to protection and fun hobbies. The role also comes with much responsibility, including obeying laws governing actions such as drinking and carrying your handgun. Continue reading to discover if it’s legal to carry a firearm while under the influence of alcohol, explained by the firearms experts from …
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Owning a firearm comes with much responsibility, which includes purchasing the proper ammunition. Whether your pistol is for protection or hobbies like hunting, you never want to pull the trigger and have the gun not work correctly due to using the wrong bullets. Below, the firearms safety and training experts from LTC Austin, your premier …
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Target practice is fun at the shooting range, but taking your handgun outside can provide you with an equally enjoyable experience. Many new firearm owners wonder exactly when and where they can use their guns legally, and it just makes sense that you might want to shoot in an outdoor area. In Texas, you can …
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Regardless of where, when, or why a handgun is used, safety should always be the top priority. If you regularly shoot your handgun at a local firing range, whether it’s open, sheltered, or partially indoors, there are some safety tips to remember for your own personal safety and the safety of others. Keep reading for …
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According to Medium.com, home renting is at its highest level since the mid-1960s. Despite this fact, there’s not a lot of information available about guns that tend to be best for home defense for people living in apartments or condos. But there are some unique factors (e.g., shared walls, limited space, the need for greater …
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Despite what you may have seen in old movies or TV shows, “good” pistol shooting isn’t done by simply grabbing the gun, perfectly hitting the intended target, and blowing away the smoke from the end of the barrel. There are some important techniques that should be kept in mind when using a pistol, whether it’s …
A handgun is like anything else you own in that it needs to be taken care of and maintained to function as intended. One way to do this with any handgun you own is to get into the habit of cleaning it regularly. As for how often you should do this, the firearms safety education …