The national public health and public safety emergencies over the last several months mostly silenced gun control groups. Now these tone-deaf tools
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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?
Texas Governor’s Round Table Discussions on School Safety
The Texas State Rifle Association was invited by Governor Abbott to participate in a roundtable discussion on general safety strategies to identify problems and offer solutions for school shootings.
Texas State Rifle Association Thoughts and Prayers with Texas
The lone gunman is deceased and first reports are that he was stopped by a neighbor of the church. We thank Texas Governor Greg Abbott for comforting folks.
Texas: Sept. 1 – Effective Date for New Legislation
$40 is the most any Texan will pay the state for the License to Carry.
Mossberg 590 Shockwave Becomes Legal in Texas on September 1, 2017
Thanks to efforts by members of the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate the Mossberg 590 Shockwave will be legal in the state of Texas.
Texas Passes Legislation on Suppressors and License to Carry
SB 16 significantly reduces the cost of a License to Carry.HB 1819 sets state law to be ready for the changes to the federal law should the Hearing Protection Act pass.
Status of Unlicensed Carry in the Texas Legislature
HB 375 was reported to be in good shape until two hours before the hearing when the bill author brought the committee a complete committee substitute.
Texas House to Vote on License to Carry Fee Reduction Bill
Let’s get this done – please contact your State Representatives on Monday or Tuesday morning and urge them to “Support HB 300/SB 16 with no amendments”.
In Memory of Rick Tanner, TSRA Service Rifle Director
The Officers, Board of Directors, and Staff were saddened to hear that Rick Tanner, a former TSRA Service Rifle Director, had passed away.
Historic Bills Pass Committee in Texas
HB 1911, referred to as Permitless Carry is a major step forward to restore the handgun rights Texans lost in the 1870s.
Texas: Two Gun Control Bills Hit Committee Next Week
Both are patterned after legislation that New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg and the anti-gun organizations he funds have aggressively pushed on the state and national levels.
Texas State Rifle Association Weekly Update for Their Members
Congressman “Judge” Carter welcomed TSRA to Round Rock, his congressional district and led the posting of the color, followed by reports from TSRA officers.
Gov. Abbott Leads Coalition Over California’s Concealed Carry Restrictions
At stake is whether Californians, and citizens of other states traveling in California, can exercise their 2nd Amendment right to carry a concealed handgun.
Representative James White Files For Constitutional Carry
Republican State Representative James White-House District 19-Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Polk, and Tyler counties, files HB 1911.
New Guest Katie Kieffer Announced for TSRA’s Annual Meeting
There are just over two weeks until Texas State Rifle Association 2017 Annual General Meeting at the Austin Marriott North in Round Rock, Texas.
Texas State Rifle Association on NRA Board of Directors Election & Bylaws
This year, 4 Texans are running for the Board of Directors, and we wanted to highlight them. Here are the 4 candidates:
Multiple Anti-Gun Bills Filed in Texas for 2017
New Yorks’ Michael Bloomberg funded national gun control groups: Everytown for Gun Safety & Moms Demand Action are supporting the pre-filed bad bills.
From the 2016 Elections to the 2017 State Legislative Session
The rating and ranking of candidates for statewide and legislative office is historically shared between TSRA and NRA. The same was true in 2016.
This Monday Oct. 24th Begins Early Voting
By now you’ve received your TSRA magazine and you’ve reviewed the 2016 Voter’s Guide.
Magpul Announced as Title Sponsor of Texas Youth Action Shootout
The TSRA Foundation is proud to announce Magpul Industries Corp. as our 2016 – 2017 Title Sponsor for our Texas Youth Action Shootout (TYAS) match series.
Texas State Rifle Association Foundation Certifies 22 NRA Level 1 Coaches in Texas
The TSRA Foundation is proud to announce the certification of twenty-two (22) new NRA Level 1 Shotgun and or Pistol Coaches to the state of Texas over the past month.
Our Hearts Are With Dallas
Many of us have a friend or family member who works in law enforcement, and to know that they could be targeted simply for doing their job is upsetting and painful.
LGBT Community Floods FREE Firearms Training Classes in Texas
We decided to offer free Firearms Carry classes to the LGBT community. We thought we might have a couple of classes, We are now at 13 classes with over 550 people signed up.
TSRA Foundation Announces 2016 TPWD AG Clays State Tournament Winners
The Texas State Rifle Association Foundation, Inc. (TSRAF) is proud to announce the winners of the 2016 Texas Parks & Wildlife (TPWD) Ag Clays State Tournament.
Regarding Texans with our License to Carry and Minnesota!
Department of Public Safety to allow each state’s valid concealed carry permit holders to carry in the other state while traveling, provided they comply with all respective state laws.
TSRA Foundation Announces Second Amendment Essay Winners
The Texas State Rifle Association Foundation, Inc. (TSRAF) is proud to announce the winners of the Second Annual Whittington Center Essay Contest which posed the question ‘What does the Second…..
Stop the Posting of Unenforceable No Guns Signs
Most TSRA members are aware of the 2015 passage of SB 273 by Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) and Rep. Ryan Guillen (D-Rio Grande City) but you may not recall the background which…..
Large Spike in Handgun License Applicants in Texas
The first notable spike in the number of CHL applicants followed 911. Terrorism such as that could never happen here “our world” but it has and it may again.
TSRA Names State Rep. Larry Phillips as Legislator of the Year
The Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA) announces that State Rep. Larry Phillips (R-Sherman) has been named as this year’s recipient of the Doc Brown Legislator of the Year Award.
