Permitless handgun carry begins Sep. 1 in Texas
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Source: KSAT
San Antonio - Carrying a handgun in public in Texas will no longer require a license, starting Sep. 1.
Known as "Constitutional Carry" by its supporters, a new law passed by the Texas Legislature earlier this year allows anyone 21 years or older, who isn't prohibited from having a firearm, to carry a handgun without first obtaining a license.
The state currently requires gun owners to obtain a License to Carry (LTC) if they want to carry a handgun in public - either openly or concealed. The process for getting a license includes a background check, classroom training, and a range qualification.
The new law won't get rid of the LTC, but will instead, largely make it optional.
Read more: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/08/26/permitless-handgun-carry-begins-sep-1-in-texas/
Map of current concealed carry laws in the United States:
Green = No permit required
Dark Blue = Permit automatically issued except to prohibited persons (felons, etc.)
Light Blue = Permit not automatic by law, but automatic in practice
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