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.
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87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateHow Constitutional Carry Made Its Way Through the Texas Legislature
Daniel FriendJune 28, 2021
A perfect storm of factors blew together for the Texas Legislature to pass the hallmark pro-Second Amendment legislation.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateGov. Abbott Signs Second Amendment Sanctuary, Hotel Carry, Constitutional Carry Bills at Alamo Ceremony
Daniel FriendJune 17, 2021
Several new pro-Second Amendment bills including constitutional carry and making Texas a “Second Amendment sanctuary” will go into effect in September.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateTexas Constitutional Carry Bill Signed Into Law by Gov. Abbott
Daniel FriendJune 16, 2021
Texas is set to become the next state in the country to allow the carry of handguns without a permit.
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.
87th LegislatureEducationGunsGovernor Set to Sign Bill Letting School Marshals Carry Handguns
Isaiah MitchellMay 28, 2021
Marshals at private schools, public schools, and even junior colleges would be authorized to carry their weapons instead of stowing them.
87th LegislatureFederalGunsState Legislature Exempts Texas-Made Suppressors From Federal Gun Laws
Isaiah MitchellMay 25, 2021
To skirt the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution, the bill would free suppressors made in Texas from federal regulation.
87th LegislatureFederalGunsState HouseState SenateTexas to Become ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary,’ Prohibit Enforcement of Possible Federal Gun Regulations
Daniel FriendMay 25, 2021
The governor is expected to sign a bill passed by the state legislature that would designate Texas as a “Second Amendment sanctuary.”
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateFinal Version of Texas Constitutional Carry Bill Passes State Legislature
Daniel FriendMay 24, 2021
Texas is set to become the next state with constitutional carry, now only needing the signature of Gov. Greg Abbott.
87th LegislatureGunsState SenateTexas Senate Approves Bill to Eliminate License to Carry Fee
Daniel FriendMay 17, 2021
As constitutional carry continues to make progress through the Texas legislature, the Senate approved a measure to eliminate the fee for a License to Carry.
GunsIssuesJudicialBankruptcy Judge Hinders NRA’s Plans to Dump New York for Texas
Daniel FriendMay 12, 2021
A federal judge in Texas dismissed a bankruptcy filing from the National Rifle Association, which was seeking to leave New York and reincorporate in Texas.
87th LegislatureGunsState SenateHere’s a List of Where Texas State Senators Stand on Constitutional Carry
Daniel FriendApril 22, 2021
The Texan contacted every Texas state senator for their position on the constitutional carry legislation recently passed by the state House. See their responses here.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseTexas House Approves Constitutional Carry, Bill to Be Sent to Senate
Daniel FriendApril 15, 2021
A bill to enact “constitutional carry” in Texas, which would allow individuals 21 years or older to carry a handgun in public without a permit, was approved by the state House.
87th LegislatureGunsState SenateTexas Senate Committee Advances Slate of Gun Bills, Constitutional Carry Not Included
Daniel FriendApril 9, 2021
Though not including constitutional carry, the hallmark proposal of gun rights advocates, a Senate committee has approved a slate of pro-gun bills.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseSecond Amendment Sanctuary Bill Approved by Texas House Committee
Daniel FriendApril 6, 2021
A “Second Amendment sanctuary” bill was approved by the Texas House State Affairs Committee, marking another step on its the way to becoming a law.
GunsTexas License to Carry Holders Account for Minute Fraction of Convictions Per DPS Report
Daniel FriendMarch 4, 2021
Texans who are active License to Carry holders account for a small fraction of convictions according to the Department of Public Safety.
87th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateDemocrats Propose Red Flag Laws, Other Restrictions on Gun Possessions
Daniel FriendFebruary 9, 2021
Once considered by Republicans like Gov. Greg Abbott and Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Democrats continue to push for “red flag” laws in Texas.
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.
87th LegislatureGunsConstitutional Carry, 2nd Amendment Sanctuary, and Anti-Red Flag Laws: A Look at Pro-Gun Bills in Texas
Daniel FriendJanuary 29, 2021
Here is a detailed look at the pro-gun bills that members of the Texas House and Senate have filed so far this session.