Texas Gun Pros News - October 2011

In this issue:

Is Your Gun Registered?

"Can I bring a gun to class that is registerered to someone else or does it have to be registered to me?"

"I have one of my father's old guns and it's not registered. Is it okay to use that?"

Listen, I have 27 guns. Some I inherited, some I bought, some I traded for, a couple were given to me. Do you know how many of them are registered? None. Not one. And neither are yours.

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS GUN REGISTRATION IN TEXAS.

Or most of the rest of the United States, for that matter. I know why you believe guns have to be "registered" to be legal: You watch Law and Order, CSI, and the movies. Movies are made in California. A lot of TV is made in New York City. In those places, guns are registered, or you have to have a license or gun ownership card to possess one. That's true of a few other places as well. Places like Illinois or New Jersey. But not here in Texas, thank God.

The anti-gun crowd, the media, even the Federal Government wishes your guns were registered. The Firearm Owners Protection Act passed in 1986 specifically prohibits the Federal Government and the States from establishing a record of firearm ownership.

But what about that form you fill out each time you buy a gun from a dealer, or have one transferred from an out-of-state online purchase? Isn't this firearms registration?

No, it's not. It's a record of sale that goes in the dealers file and no further. The dealer must keep that record for twenty years. And, yes, that form may be used to trace a firearm used in a crime to the orginal purchaser. But, the original purchaser does not have to record any sale or trade he or she makes to an individual.

Don't be fooled by the biased media, TV or the movies. Learn the facts about gun ownership by doing your own research.

Texas Hunter's Education

Hunting season is well underway. Residents of Texas who were born after September 1, 1972 are required to complete a Hunter Education course before hunting in Texas. The Texas Hunter Education certification is honored in all 50 states and in most countries around the world. Some states require Hunter's Ed certification regardless of age. We're providing several opportunities to complete this certification process during the month of October. We teach the second and final part of the Home Study Course. Check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website for details.

Free Gun Cleaning Classes

We set aside the first Tuesday night of each month for our Free Gun Cleaning Class. Bring your handgun, rifle or shotgun along with its owner's manual if you have one, and come prepared to learn and enjoy the company of other gun owners. There is no cost, but please register online at TexasGunPros.com to insure we have the necessary work area and cleaning materials set up.

Helpful Resources

Looking for information on concealed carry or firearms in general? Check out our Articles and Tips, subscribe to our Blog or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

All classes held at:
Texas Gun Pros Training Center
5121 Davis Blvd., Suite A
North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Hunter Education

Featured Handgun of the Month

We have long been a fan of the Taurus 24/7 and recently picked up some of the new G2 models for evaluation and resale. The Generation 2 gun retains the features we liked about the original 24/7, with some added features. It's available in 9mm, .40 cal. and .45 ACP in the full=size, compact version and a long-slide version.

The 24/7 features its exclusive “Strike Two” trigger system, plus a new trigger safety, balanced spring pressure, low-profile adjustable rear sights for windage and elevation, ambidextrous magazine release and Picatinny rail. It also includes contoured ambidextrous thumb rests, finger indexing Taurus Memory Pads, polymer body, polymer grip with metallic inserts, and three interchangeable backstraps, which allow the shooter to customize the feel of the gun.

Standard safety features for the G2 Series include a vertical loaded chamber indicator, firing pin block, and Taurus Security System. Additional safety features include firing pin cocking indicator, ambidextrous slide stop, ambidextrous manual decocker latch and ambidextrous manual safety latch.

We have them in stock for a limited time at only $415 plus tax.

Questions for the Gun Pros?

Contact Jerry at jerry@texasgunpros.com

or

David at david@texasgunpros.com

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In this issue: Busting Myths About Gun Ownership Texas Hunter's Education Free Gun Cleaning Classes Upcoming Class Schedule Featured Handgun for October Helpful Resources Is Your Gun Registered? "Can I bring a gun to class that is registerered to someone else or does it have to be registered to me?" "I have one of my father's old guns and it's not registered. Is it okay to use that?" Listen, I have 27 guns. Some I inherited, some I bought, some I traded for, a couple were given to me. Do you know how many of them are registered? None. Not one. And neither are yours. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS GUN REGISTRATION IN TEXAS. Or most of the rest of the United States, for that matter. I know why you believe guns have to be "registered" to be legal: You watch Law and Order, CSI, and the movies. Movies are made in California. A lot of TV is made in New York City. In those places, guns are registered, or you have to have a license or gun ownership card to possess one. That's true of a few other places as well. Places like Illinois or New Jersey. But not here in Texas, thank God. The anti-gun crowd, the media, even the Federal Government wishes your guns were registered. The Firearm Owners Protection Act passed in 1986 specifically prohibits the Federal Government and the States from establishing a record of firearm ownership. But what about that form you fill out each time you buy a gun from a dealer, or have one transferred from an out-of-state online purchase? Isn't this firearms registration? No, it's not. It's a record of sale that goes in the dealers file and no further. The dealer must keep that record for twenty years. And, yes, that form may be used to trace a firearm used in a crime to the orginal purchaser. But, the original purchaser does not have to record any sale or trade he or she makes to an individual. Don't be fooled by the biased media, TV or the movies. Learn the facts about gun ownership by doing your own research. Texas Hunter's Education Hunting season is well underway. Residents of Texas who were born after September 1, 1972 are required to complete a Hunter Education course before hunting in Texas. The Texas Hunter Education certification is honored in all 50 states and in most countries around the world. Some states require Hunter's Ed certification regardless of age. We're providing several opportunities to complete this certification process during the month of October. We teach the second and final part of the Home Study Course. Check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website for details. Free Gun Cleaning Classes We set aside the first Tuesday night of each month for our Free Gun Cleaning Class. Bring your handgun, rifle or shotgun along with its owner's manual if you have one, and come prepared to learn and enjoy the company of other gun owners. There is no cost, but please register online at TexasGunPros.com to insure we have the necessary work area and cleaning materials set up. Helpful Resources Looking for information on concealed carry or firearms in general? Check out our Articles and Tips, subscribe to our Blog or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.		All classes held at: Texas Gun Pros Training Center 5121 Davis Blvd., Suite A North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Class Schedule for November These are all-day classes - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Texas Concealed Handgun 10/29/2011 - Texas CHL Class 11/5/2011 - Texas CHL Class 11/12/2011 - Texas CHL Class 11/19/2011 - Texas CHL Class 12/3/2011 - Texas CHL Class NRA Safety & Training 11/1/2011 - FREE Gun Cleaning Class 11/6/2011 - NRA Basic Pistol Class Hunter Education 11/13/2011 - One-Day Home Study 11/14/2011 - One-Day Home Study 11/20/2011 - One-Day Home Study Featured Handgun of the Month We have long been a fan of the Taurus 24/7 and recently picked up some of the new G2 models for evaluation and resale. The Generation 2 gun retains the features we liked about the original 24/7, with some added features. It's available in 9mm, .40 cal. and .45 ACP in the full=size, compact version and a long-slide version. The 24/7 features its exclusive “Strike Two” trigger system, plus a new trigger safety, balanced spring pressure, low-profile adjustable rear sights for windage and elevation, ambidextrous magazine release and Picatinny rail. It also includes contoured ambidextrous thumb rests, finger indexing Taurus Memory Pads, polymer body, polymer grip with metallic inserts, and three interchangeable backstraps, which allow the shooter to customize the feel of the gun. Standard safety features for the G2 Series include a vertical loaded chamber indicator, firing pin block, and Taurus Security System. Additional safety features include firing pin cocking indicator, ambidextrous slide stop, ambidextrous manual decocker latch and ambidextrous manual safety latch. We have them in stock for a limited time at only $415 plus tax. Questions for the Gun Pros? Contact Jerry at jerry@texasgunpros.com or David at david@texasgunpros.com We're proud of our Reviews on Google! If you have not yet posted a review we certainly would welcome your comments about our training! Post a Review

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