Commonly used and unregulated internet discussions and videos about guns and ammo could be closed down under rules proposed by the State Department, amounting to a “gag order on firearm-related speech,” the National Rifle Association is warning. In updating regulations governing international arms sales, State is demanding that anyone who puts technical details about arms…
The Department of Justice is planning to finalize a proposed rule to amend the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regarding the making or transferring of a firearm under the National Firearms Act. As proposed, the rule would; (1) add a definition for the term “responsible person”; (2) require each…
The following bills were passed this legislative session: SB 273 Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. HB 554 Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area…
Obama’s Department of Justice is working on “more than a dozen†new gun control regulations it plans to begin implementing apart from Congress. Some of the regulations are set to be put in place by November, others simply by the end of the Obama administration. According to The Hill, “the regulations range from new restrictions…
From the TSRA: SB 11 sponsored by Representative Allen Fletcher (R-Tomball) and authored by Senator Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury) completed the legislative process when the conference committee report passed in the Texas House.   Yesterday, May 30th, the conference committee report passed in the Texas Senate. We’re done, Members! It now goes to Governor Abbott who…
From the TSRA: HB 910 by Rep. Larry Phillips (R-Sherman) was taken up in the House today to clean up differences between the House and Senate versions. This happened around 5:00 pm and it passed! Half an hour later in the Senate, Sen. Craig Estes (R-Wichita Falls) was recognized by Lt. Governor Patrick to take…
House Democrat Rep. Carolyn Maloney (N.Y.) has introduced a bill that would require gun owners to carry liability insurance. The Firearm Risk Protection Act, unveiled Friday, would require gun buyers to have liability insurance coverage before being allowed to purchase a “weapon”, and would impose a fine of $10,000 if an owner is found not…
Members who have fought long and hard for the passage of Open Carry legislation this session must continue to call their state Senator and state Representative and strongly urge them to adopt the conference committee report on HB 910 when it comes before them for consideration. Otherwise, the bill will die on Sunday if the…
Whether you’re interested in joining the armed forces, becoming a police officer, getting armed security guard certification, or are simply buying your first handgun for home protection and self-defense, the very first thing on your mind should be firearm safety. And while the military and police force will teach you how to properly handle your…
2025 Texas Gun Legislation
Legislation affecting gun rights in the 2023 session.
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