Race and concealed handgun permits
Here are a few states with high fees to get permits
Texas 2012 permit fee $140
Black share of population 12.2%
Black share of permits issued 7.2%
Louisiana 2009 permit fee $100
Black share of population 32.4%
Black share of permits issued 12%
Oklahoma 2011 permit fee $125
Black share of population 7.7%
Black share of permits issued 2.8%
Some other relevant information is available here.
Texas 2012 permit fee $140
Black share of population 12.2%
Black share of permits issued 7.2%
Louisiana 2009 permit fee $100
Black share of population 32.4%
Black share of permits issued 12%
Oklahoma 2011 permit fee $125
Black share of population 7.7%
Black share of permits issued 2.8%
Some other relevant information is available here.
Labels: Blacks Concealed Carry, numberpermits
posted by John Lott at 3:34 AM
2 Comments:
TX has a discounted fee for indigent applicants, and for seniors (over 60).
Given the profile of anti-gun enthusiasts in the black community, I suspect the low rate of participation may arise partially from their effect.
In states with low fees, is the racial gap narrower?
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