Q: January 1, 2016 saw the passage of Licensed Open Carry laws in Texas. While we know the old Concealed Handgun Permit would exempt a purchaser from a NICS background check, we are unsure about the new License to Carry permit. It is a different card and while we know the applicant must still undergo a background check similar to the CHL, we’re not sure if ATF will recognize it.
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