The 30.05 Sign

Are you aware of the 30.05 sign? (The notice appears on the right hand side of the photo in black lettering on a transparent background.) Information about 30.05 is found on Page 70 of the LTC-16 document. In particular, 30.05(c) on page 72 reads in part “A person may provide notice that firearms are prohibited on the property.” Those who believe they can permitless carry a handgun anywhere they please might not be aware that certain properties are able to exclude those without a handgun license by posting the 30.05 sign. Ignorance of the law has the potential to set the stage for disputes and conflict rooted in misunderstanding. For this reason, Family Armory recommends taking a LTC class.

Training

As of September 1, 2021

House Bill 1927 was signed into law. This new law allowed for the unlicensed carry or permitless carry of a handgun in a holster by any non-prohibited person over 21 years of age. Across Midland County and Ector County, we estimate that there are over 200,000 people who met this qualification.
  • Safety training is not required
  • Exposure and review of handgun laws is not required.
  • A shooting proficiency evaluation is not required.
  • Training in non-violent conflict resolution is not required.
  • Exposure to methods of safe handgun storage and formal education on preventing child access to a firearm is not required.
Download LTC-16

Learn Texas Handgun Laws

Despite permitless carry being signed into law, there are many handgun laws in the books already. Permitless carry is not a "free-for-all" or a "do-as-you-please" law; to be a responsible citizen means knowing what the laws are. The Texas Department of Public Safety has published document LTC-16 to help educate the public on existing handgun laws.
Download LTC-16

DPS Training Videos

Firearm Safety (Updated 12/16/2021)

This video illustrates effective firearm safety, including the four most important firearms safety rules and how to properly unload a firearm. This video is presented by the Texas Department of Public Safety as part of House Bill 1927, the Firearm Carry Act of 2021.

Firearm Handling (Updated 12/16/2021)

This video covers the handling and operation of a handgun, the basic components of most handguns, how to safely load and unload a handgun, and how to holster, unholster and safely store a handgun. This video is presented by the Texas Department of Public Safety as part of House Bill 1927, the Firearm Carry Act of 2021.