What You Need to Know About Texas Gun Laws | Austin Criminal Defense Attorney

Featuring Texas criminal defense lawyer Samuel Bassett | 888-981-0046

Do you know what the rules are regarding carrying, selling, or buying a weapon in the state of Texas?

Samuel Bassett is a criminal law and family attorney based in Austin, TX, with Minton, Bassett, Flores and Carsey. He is licensed in State and Federal court, and he has extensive trial experience throughout Texas in both family and criminal law.

In this interview, he explains who is currently eligible to carry a weapon and under what circumstances, as well as briefly describing the new legislation soon to go into effect in this area.

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Contact him directly by calling 888-981-0046

Topics covered in this interview:

0:41 - What is UCW, or unlawful carrying of a weapon?
1:08 - Has the law in Texas changed? How will it change on September 1?
1:38 - What is the unlawful transfer of a weapon?
2:12 - Is it the seller’s responsibility to make sure the buyer is qualified?
2:30 - How is lawful possession of a weapon different from open carry or concealed carry permits?
3:18 - What are the penalties for violating Texas carry laws?
3:49 - What’s a good defense for violating Texas gun laws?
4:47 - What should someone do if they’re pulled over and there’s a gun in the car?

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