Has constitutional carry actually changed anything in Texas?

[Shane]

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?

 

[Cosmos]

Yeah, I remember when it passed. I think it makes sense for folks who are already law-abiding, but I also get the safety concerns, responsible carry and training should always go hand-in-hand

 

[TexasGopher]

It's more of a permitless carry system than true Constitutional Carry. There are still too many restrictions on where you can carry.

 

[Stewie]

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

 

[Drycreek]

Printing is no longer illegal in Texas.

 

[Raven]

No documented or statistical change in public safety. That I can find, for whats its worth.

 

[Carpe Sus]

That is because there has been none. There were none when we got concealed carry. Crime rates don't change, mostly because so few people actually carry. Criminals still can attempt to rob people and be 90-95% sure of not encountering a person with a gun.