Analysis: What Does Texas ‘Legalizing’ Sawed-Off Shotguns Actually Accomplish?

Analysis: What Does Texas ‘Legalizing’ Sawed-Off Shotguns Actually Accomplish?

This week, the Texas legislature made a curious move on gun policy. They sent SB 1596, a short-barrel shotgun and rifle legalization bill, to Republican Governor Greg Abbott’s desk, where he’s likely to sign it. But that legalization is less expansive than people might assume. That’s because it only impacts state law, and Texans will still have to comply with federal short-barrel firearm… Source