Posted on December 28, 2015 by Don West in Don West
Don West Talks About Texas HB910
Don West, National Trial Counsel for CCW Safe, talks about the new Texas House Bill 910, which allows licensed individuals to open carry in Texas. Authored by Phillips, Flynn, White, James, Riddle and Guile, the act takes effect January 1st, 2016. Here are the facts.
Texas House Bill 910 Basics
Don West, National Trial Counsel for CCW Safe, talks about the new Texas House Bill 910, which allows licensed individuals to open carry in Texas. Authored by Phillips, Flynn, White, James, Riddle and Guile, the act takes effect January 1st, 2016. Here are the facts.
OPEN CARRY
Licensed Individuals can carry concealed or open carry.
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Cannot open carry in institutions of higher education, even in areas you can carry concealed.
HOLSTERS AND SECURE CARRY
All firearms. loaded or unloaded, must be carried in a shoulder or belt holster.
NEW APPLICANTS
New applicants will have additional training on restraint holsters and secure carry options for open carry.
NO NEW LICENSE FOR LICENSED CARRIERS
Licensed individuals will not have to obtain a new license
NO FEES
Licensed individuals will not have to pay any fees or take any additional training.
PRIVATE BUSINESS POSTING
Private businesses can post no open carry signs as they have that option with concealed carry.