Full question:
What are my rights to defend myself and or my personal property with a registered handgun in the state of Texas? Also if the gun was purchased and registered in the state of Tennessee do I have to also register it in Texas?
- Category: Weapons
- Date:
- State: Texas
Answer:
In Texas, effective September 1, 2007, residents can use deadly force to protect themselves and their property, including their homes, vehicles, and workplaces. You have civil immunity when using reasonable deadly force against a threat, provided you do not provoke the situation and the threat is not a Class C misdemeanor.
Regarding registration, Texas does not require handguns to be registered. Therefore, if your handgun was purchased and registered in Tennessee, you do not need to register it again in Texas.
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