MC Criminal Law
Gun Usage for Self-Defense in Texas
Since September 2021, new "constitutional carry” legislation has allowed for most Texans, age 21 or older, to legally carry handguns in public without going through training or obtaining a permit. So far in 2021, there have been 10,742 arrests for weapons violations in Texas, compared to only 1,306 arrests just five years ago, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. This increase may be due to confusion about when a weapon may be legally carried or used. So we thought it might be helpful to clarify some questions surrounding the new law and how it relates to self-defense law.