NRA Texas

Open carry in Texas began not with a bang, but a whimper.The new, and somewhat controversial law allowing licensed gun owners to carry their firearms openly in public took effect Jan. 1. Predictions that the law would cause panic or even put the public in danger have, so far, proven to be off-target. … [Read more...] about Open carry in Texas ‘much ado about nothing,’ despite doomsayers’ predictions

The 2016 presidential campaign is now officially underway, with the completion of the Iowa caucuses last Monday evening. First the numbers.  On the GOP side, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz finished first, with 28% of the vote, Donald Trump finished second with 24%, and Florida Senator Marco Rubio came in a close third with 23%.  Cruz won 8 delegates, Trump and Rubio won 7 apiece (three … [Read more...] about 2016 Begins

On January 19, Bastrop County, Texas Deputy Dylan Morris attempted to pull over a vehicle due to the driver’s erratic behavior. The driver did not initially comply, but eventually stopped at a gas station. Once the vehicle was stopped, Dorris attempted to arrest the driver, however, the driver resisted. While Dorris was struggling with the driver, the man reached for the … [Read more...] about Armed Marine veteran saves deputy, Austin American-Statesman, Austin, Texas, 01/28/16

Texas senators on Tuesday urged the state's six university chancellors not to single out students who carry guns on campus when the state's new campus carry law goes into effect in August. Some professors in recent days have asked about requiring students with guns to sit in the back of their classrooms, or banning guns in their classes altogether. … [Read more...] about Texas Lawmakers: Don’t Single Out College Students Who Carry Guns