September 1 in Firearms History

1 date for gun owners on September 1

  • Law or Ruling 1
  1. Law or Ruling

    Texas began issuing CCW permits

    Sept 1, 1995

    • 1993 73rd Legislature passed a law that only called for a statewide referendum on CHL
      - Governor, Ann Richards vetoed it
    • 1995 74th Legislature passed SB 60
      - Texas Senator Jerry Patterson sponsored the bill
      - Governor George W. Bush signed the first Texas concealed carry bill (and 1997 revision)
      - fulfilled a campaign promise
    • Texas began issuing CCW permits