Constitutional carry became law in Texas back in 2021, it basically means you don't need a license to carry a handgun if you're legally allowed to own one. It's been pretty controversial, supporters say it's about freedom, critics worry about safety. What's everyone's take on this?
Has constitutional carry actually changed anything in Texas?
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TexasGopher
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It's more of a permitless carry system than true Constitutional Carry. There are still too many restrictions on where you can carry.
From what I’ve seen, it hasn’t turned Texas into the Wild West like some feared. Most folks who carried before still do, and responsibly. The biggest change is just fewer people paying for permits… and maybe a few extra “don’t print” lessons learned the hard way
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Printing is no longer illegal in Texas.
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No documented or statistical change in public safety. That I can find, for whats its worth.
