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FAQ on Texas CCW permits

Posted by David Hardy · 12 October 2005 03:38 PM

Here's a FAQ on Texas CCW permits.

UPDATE: Rudy sent the following comment, which got blocked because the spam filter was mistakenly set to block "texas" rather than a certain poker game which contains that word. Not to say spam filters are necessary in this operation, but in the hour or so that lapsed between his comment and my resetting the filter, the filter caught 56 spam postings....

I noted in this FAQ a concern not only with Texas law, but that of every state with a shall issue, the cost. They note that an indigent or poor person making less than $7,470 will only be charged $70 dollars for the permit. But Wait, there's more. The cost of fingerprinting is $10. You will also need photographs and pay for a training class. So If you are poor, the cost to you to have the ability to carry concealed is the choice between Food, Clothing, or a permit. What shall I buy this month? It Sounds a little like paying for protection to me.

It makes you appreciate the right to keep and bear arms over the privilege of carrying concealed all the more.

Semper eadem,

Rudy DiGiacinto
Founder &c.
www.virginia1774.org

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2 Comments

John | October 13, 2005 8:15 AM

This is an old copy of the DPS FAQ. There are a number of errors in it that have changed due to recently passed laws. Such as they accept credit cards and you can apply on-line rather than submitting application for an application. TxDPS has an FAQ on-line at this site

elgato | October 13, 2005 12:09 PM

Let's not also forget the reduction in fees for military members. I believe it's $70, plus the range test requirements are waived if you're had handgun familiarity training within five years.