What weapon charges can you get in Texas?

Texas criminal law prohibits the possession of the following types of weapons (except in certain cases of antiques, curios, or other items licensed by the federal government):

Types Of Weapons

Explosive weapons such as grenades, bombs and rocket
Machine guns
Rifles with barrels less than 16 inches long
Shotguns with barrels less than 18 inches long
Any rifle or shotgun altered so that the entire weapon is less than 26 inches long
Brass knuckles
Improvised handguns, also known as “zip guns”

Other Weapons

Under Texas criminal laws the term weapon does not necessarily mean a gun. It is also illegal to possess or carry things such as clubs, certain knives, chemical sprays and various other items. Possessing brass knuckles can be a Class A misdemeanor while possessing any of the others can be a third-degree felony. Both are punishable by jail time and fines.

Felon in Possession

If you are a convicted felon or have been convicted of domestic assault, it is illegal for you to have any kind of firearm. If you give or sell a firearm to someone who is not allowed to have one or you leave a loaded firearm unsecured and a child gets it you can be charged as well.