We affirm that lawful gun ownership and carry by the people protects us from those who wish to do harm and guards against tyranny by our own government. We call upon gun owners of Texas to regulate themselves through exercising safe handling procedures, voluntarily receiving training and helping to train others, and safely carrying firearms as a deterrent to crime. We support all legislation and policies that reduce restrictions on legal gun owners age 18 and over to purchase, own, or carry any type of gun, ammunition, accessory, knife, or other weapons, and oppose all legislation and policies that hinder the same.