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Constitutional Carry Bill

  • Permitless Constitutional Carry Law Now In Effect In Texas

    Under House Bill 1927, Texans aged 21 and over will be authorized to carry a pistol in public throughout the state beginning September 1. Felons and anyone under the age of 21 are exempt, and buyers must still pass a background check at a gun dealer. “As far as gun sales, nothing’s going to change…

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  • Texas Passes Permit-Less Gun Carry Law

    Texas has passed a new bill that will allow all Texans to carry a handgun without the need to acquire a permit. The Texas House passed House Bill HB1927 with a vote of 82 to 62. The Bill also passed the Texas Senate with a 17 to 13 vote. Under HB1927, the requirement of a…

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  • Ohio House Republicans Passes Bill To Allow Weapon Carry Without Background Checks

    Around half of the House Republicans in Ohio have now expressed their support for a newly proposed bill, which some have now started calling the Constitutional Carry Bill, to be passed into law. The new bill would essentially allow all law-abiding citizens in the state to carry a concealed weapon without having to apply for…

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