Texas to allow concealed handguns without permit
Governor Greg Abbott says law, which also does away with background checks and firearm training, turns Texas into a ‘second amendment sanctuary’
17 June 2021 - 21:53
Lubbock — The governor of Texas has signed into law a bill allowing people to carry concealed handguns without any permit, joining 20 other states that already have such measures.
Governor Greg Abbott touted the law as part of a package that he said turns Texas into a “second amendment sanctuary” where any new federal gun restrictions will not be enforced...
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