It sure hasn’t in fact there’s been an increase in violent crime.Houston didn't get safer with statewide open carry?
[FONT="]“Abbott signed a reckless permitless carry law that allows individuals to carry guns in public spaces without a background check or prior training: Research has found that this type of policy is associated with a 13–15 percent increase in violent crime, which is why the law is opposed by 74 percent of Texans.”[FONT="]Nov 3, 2022[/FONT]
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[h=3]Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Texas - Center for American Progress Action[/h]