State of Texas secondary Archives: on Gun Control
Jasmine Crockett:
Oppose concealed carry without training or permit
Summary by Texas Tribune: The new Texas gun law allows anyone 21 years or older to carry a handgun in public without need for a permit or training as long as they aren't otherwise prohibited from owning a firearm by law, such as people
with felony or domestic violence convictions. Before Sept. 1, Texans were mostly required to be licensed to carry handguns. To attain a license, applicants were required to submit fingerprints, complete four to six hours of training, and pass a written
exam and shooting proficiency test.The founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, repeatedly pointed out that despite arguments from [legislative sponsors] that more guns make a safer Texas, gun violence has increased year over year, [saying]
"Why does Texas still have high gun violence, yet they have a higher rate of gun ownership?"
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 82-62-2 on May/23/21; Rep. Crockett voted NO; passed Senate on May/24/21; signed by Governor Jun/16/21
Source: Texas Tribune on TX State Legislature voting records HB1927
May 31, 2021
Greg Abbott:
Support concealed carry without training or permit
Summary by Texas Tribune: The new Texas gun law allows anyone 21 years or older to carry a handgun in public without need for a permit or training as long as they aren't otherwise prohibited from owning a firearm by law, such as people
with felony or domestic violence convictions. Before Sept. 1, Texans were mostly required to be licensed to carry handguns. To attain a license, applicants were required to submit fingerprints, complete four to six hours of training, and pass a written
exam and shooting proficiency test.The founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, repeatedly pointed out that despite arguments from [legislative sponsors] that more guns make a safer Texas, gun violence has increased year over year,
[saying] "Why does Texas still have high gun violence, yet they have a higher rate of gun ownership?"
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 82-62-2 on May/23/21; passed Senate on May/24/21; signed by Governor Greg Abbott Jun/16/21
Source: Texas Tribune on TX State Legislature voting records HB1927
Jun 16, 2021
Greg Abbott:
Signed "campus carry" and "open carry" into law
As Governor, Greg Abbott expanded 2nd Amendment rights, signing into law "campus carry" and "open carry." As an avid hunter and member of the Texas State Rifle Association and National Rifle Association,
Greg Abbott will continue to fight any federal government overreach that aims to disrupt the 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding Texans.
Source: 2021 TX Gubernatorial campaign website GregAbbott.com
Oct 1, 2021
John Ratcliffe:
Defend the Constitution under the Second Amendment
The proud holder of a Texas Concealed Handgun License, John has spent much of his career defending the Constitution under the Second Amendment.
In Congress, he will continue to fight for the right of individuals to lawfully own firearms.
Source: 2014 TX -4 House campaign website, RatcliffeForCongress.com
May 31, 2014
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