Howdy Partner, Hold Your Horses! The Great Texas Gun Round-Up
Ever wondered if folks in Texas sleep with one eye open and a six-shooter under the pillow? Well, the answer might surprise you (or maybe it won't, this is Texas we're talking about). Buckle up, city slickers, cause we're about to untangle the truth behind the "gunslinger state" stereotype.
More Than Just Big Hair and Boots: We're Talkin' Numbers Here, Partner
First things first, let's address the elephant in the room (or maybe it's a longhorn steer?). Texas certainly has a healthy dose of firearms. There's a boatload (we like boats here too) of registered guns – over 1 million as of 2021. That's a heap (another Texan term, for those keeping score).
But here's the kicker: Texas also has a whole lotta people – millions upon millions. So, when you divide the number of guns by the population, you get a more nuanced picture. You might be surprised to learn that Texas actually falls around average in the U.S. for gun ownership per person. Shocking, right? We know!
Debunking Myths: Not Every Texan is Wavin' a Pistol
Now, hold on to your Stetsons. This doesn't mean every Texan is walkin' around like Wyatt Earp. There are plenty of folks who wouldn't know a barrel from a barn. But, those who do own guns tend to have a few – that's the thing about Texas, we go big or we go home (or maybe we just go skeet shooting, you never know).
The Real Texas Two-Step: Responsibility and Freedom
So, what's the takeaway? Texans have a strong tradition of gun ownership, but it's not about shootin' first and askin' questions later. It's about responsibility and freedom. We take gun safety seriously, and we believe in the right to protect ourselves and our families.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I gotta go oil my trusty (but never rusty) ten-gallon hat rack. Yeehaw!
