Governor Greg Abbott today presented the Governor’s Medal of Courage to West Freeway Church of Christ hero Jack Wilson at the Governor’s Mansion.
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Irrational Responses to Armed Defenders in Church ~ VIDEO
The skillful use of a firearm by an armed congregant in the killing at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas, is hard to criticize. Here is how those who wish you disarmed try.
Texas Church Shooter Stopped by Armed Church Heroes
On Sunday morning an armed attacker killed two congregants at the West Freeway Church of Christ. Armed congregants stopped the attacker in six seconds
Thoughts on the Killing of Atatiana by Officer Aaron Dean in Fort Worth
Atatiana Jefferson was shot and killed in her home by officer Aaron Dean, in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Texas Gun Control Advocates Deride Actual Firearms Safety Efforts
Gun control advocates are not concerned with gun safety. This reality was brought home once again by the anti-gun reaction to Texas Gov. Abbott & the firearm industry’s work to ensure free gun locks.
TX: Harris County Commissioners’ Resolution Call a Ban on Private Firearm Transfers
Imagine being forced to pay fees as high as $50-$100, complete extensive federal paperwork, and obtain government approval before selling or loaning your personally-owned firearms to family?
NRA Statement on Texas Lt. Gov.’s Gun Control Proposals
With due respect, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “proposals” would resurrect the same broken, Bloomberg-funded failures that were attempted under the Obama administration.
Midland/Odessa Murderer may have used Homemade Gun
The mass murderer at Odessa/Midland Texas may have used a homemade gun. It might have been sold to him illegally. Homemade guns have been legal for the existence of the United States.
Texas Legislature Passed Ten Bills Protecting Your 2nd Amendment Rights During 2019
Bill 1791 closes loopholes in the state’s “wrongful exclusion” law that cities, counties, and state agencies have been using to restrict License To Carry holders in government buildings.
El Paso TX Residents Speak Out Against Gun Control ~ VIDEO
In response to the first meeting of the Texas Safety Commission, El Paso residents are speaking up to reject calls for gun control in a new video.
Texas Reforms Feral Pig Law – No State License Required to Hunt
Governor Abbott and the Texas Legislature just made pig hunting in Texas a little easier. Now, you do not need a hunting license to hunt this feral pest.
Bill for Constitutional Carry During Disasters Goes to Governor Abbott
H.B. 1177 has been sent to Governor Abbott of Texas. The bill would restore Constitutional Carry during evacuations of declared disasters, and for a week after the declaration.
Texas Bans on Clubs (Tomahawks) and Knuckles Repealed
Knife Rights supported HB 446, repealing the ban on carry of clubs (including tomahawks) and possession of knuckles (including trench knives and the like) has been signed by Texas Governor Abbot.
Gov. Abbott Signs NRA-Backed Tenants’ Rights Bill
The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) applauded Gov. Greg Abbott for signing NRA-backed legislation that protects tenants’ rights by prohibiting “no firearms” claus
Texas Votes to Repeal Weapons Bans, Restore 2A Rights to Access Clubs and Knucks
The Texas legislature has repealed a ban on “knuckles” and a ban on the carry of clubs. The repeal of both weapons bans has been sent to Governor Abbott.
Knife Rights’ Texas “Location-Restricted Knife” Reform Bill Passes Senate
These bills would remove from statute a number of places where Location-Restricted Knives (blades over 5 1/2 inches) are banned.
Texas: Contact Your State Senators, Urge Them to Support Senate Bill 19
Senate Bill 19, an NRA-backed measure sponsored by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola), protects the rights of tenants of residential units or commercial spaces to lawfully possess firearms and ammo.
Trinity Oaks’ Thumbtack Ranch Hosts Field-to-Table Weekend for Austin-Area Boys
The boys, all from different backgrounds ranging from single mother to veteran families to underprivileged, experienced first-hand the entire process of field-to-fork at Trinity Oaks Thumbtack Ranch i
Houston Cop Lied for Warrant, Married Couple Killed, 4 Police Wounded
A long term undercover narcotics Houston Police officer lied to obtain the no-knock search warrant that lead to the deaths of a middle-aged couple, their dog, and the wounding of four officers.
No-Knock Houston Raid Inventory Raises Questions after 2 Killed, 4 Wounded
An inventory of the items seized at the Houston no-knock raid that resulted in a gunfight killing a married couple and wounding four police officers, has been released. It does not include a handgun.
City of Austin Taken to Court for Violating Texas Law on Carry Rights
Attorney General Ken Paxton is fighting for the rule of law, and carry rights in Texas.
Terry Holcomb, Second Amendment Activist, Prevails against Waller County Tyranny
Potential tyrants live at every level of government. Terry Holcomb and patriots like him are needed to keep the tyrants in check.
Texas Already Has “Extreme Risk Protection Order” Laws
Anti-gun Texas legislators plan to present bills for red flag gun-confiscation order laws this coming year. The new wave of red flag laws are designed for one purpose: to take away firearms.
Texas Democrat Introduces Bill to Remove Ban on “Brass” Knucks
A Democrat Texas representative has filed a bill to remove “brass” knuckles from the banned weapon list. He is correct, but does not go far enough.
Texas Strip Club Shootout with Off-Duty Police Officer, No Charges
In a gunfight in a Texas strip club parking lot, a barber and an off duty Texas police officer exchanged gunfire. A grand jury has decided there will be no charges for the barber, Demontae Walker.
New “Red Flag” Gun Control Bills to be Introduced in Texas
Texas lawmakers will consider anti-gun bills including “red flag” laws, mandatory background checks for all private handgun sales at gun shows, and new regulations on 3-D printed firearms.
University of North Texas Suspends Student for… Gun Ownership??
Open Carry Texas statement on the baseless suspension of licensed gun owner Brandon Masin at Unt-Dallas Law School. Clearly, the school was singling him out as a conservative and licensed gun owner.
Self Defense in Texas: 22LR Single Shot Beats AR15 & .40 Cal
A 19-year-old Texas man got into a gunfight. He had a .22 single shot rifle. His opponent had an AR15 type rifle and a .40 caliber handgun. The 19-year-old survived.
Designer of 3-D Printed Pistol Arrested in Taiwan, Extradited to U.S.
A greater respect for personal choice is at stake here, and adults imposing themselves on children is dissonant with that value.
SIG SAUER Academy to Host Handgun and Rifle Courses in Texas
The SIG SAUER Academy is pleased to announce a series of foundational handgun and rifle course offerings at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Texas for October 2018.