Increase in Concealed handgun permits in Texas

Data available from the Texas Department of Public Safety:

Year Active CHL Holders % Increase
2010 . . . 461,724 . . . 14.60%
2009 . . . 402,914 . . . 28.08%
2008 . . . 314,574 . . . 8.88%
2007 . . . 288,909 . . . 11.91%
2006 . . . 258,162 . . . 3.73%
2005 . . . 248,874 . . . 3.72%
2004 . . . 239,940 . . . -

This mirrors the national increase in permits.

Thanks to Jeff Yager for sending me this.