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As of September 1, 2021, which of the following is true for most Texans with respect to carrying a handgun? Question 22 options: a) Texans are now limited in terms of where they can carry handguns, since Texas must follow more restrictive federal guidelines. b) Texans can carry handguns in Texas free from government regulation, and without any license or training. c) The Texas Constitution has been clarified as to what kind of restrictions the Texas legislature can put on where people can carry their firearms. d) Legal handgun ownership is now restricted to sworn peace officers.

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Final answer:

As of September 1, 2021, most Texans can carry handguns with certain restrictions as clarified by the Texas Constitution.

Step-by-step explanation:

As of September 1, 2021, the correct answer is option c) The Texas Constitution has been clarified as to what kind of restrictions the Texas legislature can put on where people can carry their firearms.

In 2021, Texas passed HB 1927, also known as the Constitutional Carry Law. This law allows individuals who are at least 21 years old and who are not prohibited from owning firearms to carry handguns without a license or training. However, there are still certain locations where carrying a handgun is restricted, such as federal buildings, schools, and polling places. So, while Texans have more freedom in terms of carrying handguns, there are still restrictions in place.

It's important to note that this information is accurate as of September 1, 2021, and laws can change, so it's always a good idea to stay informed about any updates or changes in firearm regulations.

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Based on the information I found, the correct answer is **b) Texans can carry handguns in Texas free from government regulation, and without any license or training**.

This is because of House Bill 1927, also known as the Firearm Carry Act of 2021, which allows Texans who are 21 years of age or older and who can legally possess a firearm to carry a handgun without first obtaining a license¹²⁴⁵. This law went into effect on September 1, 2021¹²⁴.

The other options are not correct because:

- a) Texans are not limited by federal guidelines, as House Bill 2622 prohibits state and local governments from enforcing new federal gun rules²⁵.
- c) The Texas Constitution has not been clarified, as the Firearm Carry Act does not amend or alter the existing constitutional provisions regarding the right to bear arms¹⁴.
- d) Legal handgun ownership is not restricted to sworn peace officers, as the Firearm Carry Act applies to any person who is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm¹⁴.

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