[originalnate]

It is not unusual. There are around 15 states with constitutional carry and CCW reciprocity laws and counting. Additionally, the vast majority of states that do have CCW licensing requirements are loosening the requirements for approval. Not training requirements, mind you, but the requirements for your "reason." Hell, even in CA there are only 3 counties that aren't "shall issue" at this point. Even LA loosed restrictions like 2 months ago.

> I didn't know it was legal anywhere in the country to carry any kind of gun without a license.

Have you heard of hunting? There are millions of people carrying their firearms around in the wilderness every year.

[burkaman]

Yes, I just assumed you needed a license to carry the gun, and maybe a hunting license to use it on animals. I haven't tried hunting so I haven't needed to look into the laws.

[kodah]

I think this is generally the problem. People make assumptions about "the way things are" based on limited perception or their local area and proceed to act like it's unusual on the internet, which gives these author's and articles a pass in our minds.

[laverya]

At least 20 states are Constitutional Carry as of 2021: http://www.gun-nuttery.com/rtc.php (there's a fantastic gif there - I honestly wish there were similar gifs for other state-by-state law changes)

And IIRC there's more states that have enacted CC in 2021 before Texas, bringing the total to ~23.