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   “By removing these requirements for people to carry loaded handguns --   
   both openly and concealed in public places -- they are opening us up to   
   people who may be well-meaning but are just not prepared to carry in   
   public,” said Becca DeFelice, a volunteer at Texas Chapter for Moms Demand   
   Action for Gun Sense in America.   
      
   DeFelice said the group opposes House Bill 1927. The bill would allow   
   Texans 21 and older who can legally possess a firearm to carry a handgun   
   in public places without a permit.   
      
   “Removing the requirements for individuals to receive that four to six   
   hours of education, to take that live-fire proficiency test and to take   
   the written test is really dangerous,” DeFelice said.   
      
   Some law enforcement groups worry that the bill would impact public   
   safety. Read more here.   
      
   This bill could affect different businesses, too, including shooting   
   ranges.   
      
   “We normally teach about 150 to 200 people every month on the license to   
   carry laws,” said Josh Felker, president of LoneStar Handgun.   
      
   Although fewer people were getting trained, Felker said the business would   
   adapt to the new changes.   
      
   “We have to look at other approaches. We still have the firing range,   
   which lots of people come out to practice and shoot. We still sell   
   firearms. We’ll still do training,” Felker said.   
      
   Felker said he still supports the bill.   
      
   “We believe in your right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed,   
   that your rights to protect yourself and carry a firearm long as you have   
   a lawful right to do so shouldn’t be licensed, per se,” Felker said.   
      
   Once signed by the governor, the bill will go into effect in early   
   September.   
      
   https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/05/25/texans-have-mixed-emotions-   
   after-bill-allowing-residents-to-carry-handguns-without-a-license-okd-by-   
   lawmakers/   
      
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