Texas on Wednesday became the latest state to allow individuals to carry a gun without a permit. That means that Texans who are aged 21 and older and who are legally able to purchase and own a handgun will no longer need a license to carry one. No training is required, either. The bill was signed into law in mid-June by Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, after GOP state lawmakers argued that the previous permit requirement had restricted Texans’ right to bear arms under the Second Amendment of the Constitution. “This bill, to me, is a restoration of the belief in and trust of our citizens,” said Republican Texas Sen. Charles Schwertner, a sponsor of the bill. “If you possess a firearm, you should be able to carry a firearm.” This year, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Iowa, and Tennessee have passed similar bills allowing permitless carry in the face of federal …