Texans do not need a license to carry, but some gun owners still want one

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English - August 10, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 8.12 MB - ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
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Since the permitless carry law passed in 2021, Texans have not needed a license to carry a gun. But gun instructors and some gun owners still see the benefits in taking the classes necessary to obtain a license.

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