GunsTexas License to Carry Applications Reach 7-Year Low, Handgun Purchases Remain High
Daniel FriendDecember 6, 2021
Background check data shows that the number of License to Carry applications in Texas has reached a new 7-year low.
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While gun sales remain high — though not as high as 2020 — applications for carry permits appear to be on the decline in Texas.
GunsTexas Gun Sales Remain High, Decline Slightly from Record Highs in 2020
Daniel FriendJuly 22, 2021
Background check numbers indicate that gun sales are still higher than 2019, but declining from the record highs seen over the last year.
FederalGunsGun Background Check Discussions Between John Cornyn and Senate Democrat Dissolves
Daniel FriendJune 11, 2021
The “quiet conversations” on background checks between the Texas Republican and a Connecticut Democrat have reportedly ended.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateHere’s a List of the Gun Bills Approved by the 87th Texas Legislature
Daniel FriendJune 9, 2021
In addition to constitutional carry, the Texas legislature passed a number of gun-related bills.
FederalGunsTexas License to Carry Applications Ahead of Last Year as Legislature Mulls Constitutional Carry
Daniel FriendMay 4, 2021
Based on background check data, the number of Texans applying for a License to Carry is outpacing the amount of previous years.
GunsNo End in Sight for High Firearm Demand, License to Carry Applications
Daniel FriendFebruary 2, 2021
January 2021 set another record of background checks for gun purchases and License to Carry applications in Texas and across the country.
Texas’ total background checks for guns and License to Carry applications last year set a record high.
Gun sales continue to soar across the state and country after the presidential election, even with a current low supply of ammunition.
GunsTexas Gun Sales Up Ahead of Election
Daniel FriendNovember 2, 2020
Background check data from the FBI indicate that gun sales in Texas and across the country rose during October, likely driven by concerns about the presidential election.
GunsTexas Gun Sales Down Slightly, but New Annual Record Reached Before End of Year
Daniel FriendOctober 2, 2020
The number of federal firearm background checks in 2020 has reached an all-time high, even with three months still left in the year.
Texas and the country set new records on gun background checks for the month of August, despite a slight decline from July.
GunsGun Sales Remain High as Texas Sets New Record for License to Carry Background Checks
Daniel FriendAugust 4, 2020
Of the 214,000 total firearm background checks conducted in the state in July, a record-setting 58,000 were for LTC permits. With the election looming, that trend may continue throughout 2020.
GunsStatewide NewsGun Sales Continue to Soar, Texas Sets Another Record for Background Checks
Daniel FriendJuly 1, 2020
Amidst the coronavirus lockdown and violence erupting in American streets, Texas saw the highest number of background checks for gun sales conducted in the month of June.
Based on the number of background checks conducted, gun sales in Texas remained at record highs throughout May as some coronavirus lockdown measures remained in place.
EnergyFederalGunsHealthcareIssuesRep. Lizzie Fletcher Defends Impeachment Inquiry, Touts Accomplishments in Houston Town Hall
Holly HansenNovember 11, 2019
The freshman Democrat engaged with 200 constituents Sunday evening on a host of topics including impeachment, healthcare, and energy policy.
FederalGunsIssuesSenator Cornyn Introduces RESPONSE Act Legislation to Crackdown on Unlicensed Gun Dealers
Brad JohnsonOctober 24, 2019
The legislation from Cornyn encourages internet service providers to share information with law enforcement and also expedites the death penalty for international and domestic terrorism cases.