‘Constitutional carry’ comes to Texas. The trend in five charts.
Jun 02, 2021
4 minutes
Soon, most adult Texans will be able to openly carry a handgun in public. No background check or training necessary.
It will be a major expansion in gun rights, one that Texas is uncharacteristically late in arriving at. About 20 other states already have “permitless carry” (also known as “constitutional carry”) laws, including Vermont.
Vermont is an outlier, having never regulated gun possession in its history. It’s legal to carry a concealed handgun in all 50 states, though most require a license, training, and a completed background check. In Texas, for open or concealed carry, residents generally need to pass a written exam and a shooting proficiency test, complete four to
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days