Weapons Charges FAQ

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You are prohibited to possess, manufacture, transport, repair, or sell any of the following weapons:
Armor-piercing ammunition.
– Chemical dispensing devices.
– Explosive weapons.
– Firearm silencers.
– Knuckles.
– Machine guns.
– Short-barrel firearms.
– Tire deflation devices.
– Zip guns.

Charges surrounding this law can range from Class A misdemeanors to third-degree felonies.

You’re not allowed to carry a firearm in any of the following places:
– Educational institutions.
– Election polling stations.
– Government offices.
– Courts.
– Racetracks.
– Airports.

You’re also not allowed to carry a firearm within 1,000 feet of an execution site on the day of a death sentencing, and exemptions are granted to the following people:
– Military officers.
– Prison guards.
– Court officers.

A violation of this law is considered a third-degree felony.

You can carry a handgun on your own property or any area under your control. You can also carry one inside any motor vehicle or watercraft that’s owned by you or is under your control. You cannot, however, display it in plain view, be involved in criminal activity, be prohibited from possessing a firearm, or be a member of a criminal gang. A violation of this law is considered a Class A misdemeanor. But, if the offense occurred in a place that’s licensed to sell alcohol, it would be considered a third-degree felony.

If you have a license to carry a handgun, you can’t intentionally display it in a public place (unless you’re carrying it in a shoulder or belt holster and the handgun came into view). This can include any of the following places:
– Higher education institutions.
– Places with liquor licenses.
– Sporting events.
– Correctional facilities.
– Hospitals.
– Amusement parks.
– Places of worship.
– Places where government meetings are held.

You also can’t carry a handgun while you’re intoxicated, even if it’s worn inside a holster.

Anyone who has had a previous felony conviction is not allowed to possess a firearm or any kind of body armor within five years from his or her release from conviction or supervision. Violating this law is considered a third-degree felony.

You’re not allowed to sell, rent, lease, loan, or give a handgun to the following groups of people:
– A child under the age of 18 without written permission from his or her parents or legal guardian.
– Anyone who is intoxicated.
– Anyone that you know will use it unlawfully.
– Anyone who has been convicted of a felony within five years after his or her release from confinement or supervision.
– Anyone that you know is under an active protective order.

A violation of this law is considered a Class A misdemeanor or a state jail felony.

If you have been charged with a weapons violation in the State of Texas, the police have most likely taken your weapon. According to the criminal procedure code, this what will happen next:

– The magistrate will release the weapon to the owner before the 61st day after the initial notification, as long there was no prosecution or conviction and you made a written request for its return.
– If you didn’t make a return request for the weapon, the magistrate has until the 121st day after the initial notification to have the weapon forfeited to the state for use or forensics, sold at a public auction, or destroyed.

The weapon may not be returned to you under certain conditions. This can include the presence of previous weapons charges and if the court decided that doing so would pose a threat to one or more people.

One possible line of defense against a weapon charge in Texas is to claim your second amendment right to bear arms. Another common defense is “unlawful search and seizure.” But, if you were acting in self-defense, the charges may be dropped as well. You might also be able to claim an exemption under certain circumstances, which can be explained in more detail by a qualified attorney.

Since 2021, any qualified person can carry a firearm in the State of Texas without a License to Carry (LTC). You can also apply for an LTC, which may come with some additional benefits. To carry a gun in public without a license, you must:
– Be at least 21 years of age.
– Not have any previous felony convictions.
– Not have a recent conviction for certain types of misdemeanors.
– Not be subject to an unexpired protective order.
– Not be subject to any federal restrictions with regard to possessing a firearm.
– Not be intoxicated (except in certain circumstances).
– None of these changes gave people the right to carry a firearm before the amendment took effect.

None of these changes gave people the right to carry a firearm before the amendment took effect.

Texas doesn’t have any laws that restrict the possession of a long gun (such as a rifle or shotgun), but some people aren’t legally allowed to own or possess a firearm of any kind.

The types of federal gun crimes in the State of Texas can vary. But like most federal crimes, any illegal activity that crosses state lines will most likely fall under federal jurisdiction. There are some offenses that are always federal crimes no matter where they take place. And while federal and state weapons charges will often overlap, state prosecutors will usually pursue charges that the feds will not.

Some of the common federal weapons charges include the following:
– Felon in possession of a firearm.
– Altering or removing a serial number.
– Firearm in a school zone.
– Selling guns without a license.

Be sure to speak to a qualified attorney for more information.

There are a number of federal regulations with regard to the sale of firearms. So if you want to sell guns across state lines, you will need to have a federal license. Even dealers that have a license are subject to restrictions with regard to the following:
– Selling automatic weapons.
– Selling firearms to someone who is under the legal purchasing age.
– Selling guns to a felon.
– Selling guns to an undocumented immigrant.
– Selling destructive devices.

One thing you should know about these crimes is that there isn’t just a “knowing” statute. Sellers have to make sure they don’t violate these laws, or they can face the consequences.