Laws regarding Long Guns
Texas has no specific laws regarding the registration of long guns, or permits to buy, outside of federal regulations. The minimum age to own a rifle or shotgun is 18 years old
“Assault Weapons” Law
Texas has no laws on the books regarding “assault weapons” or any other classification of weapons. No rifle features are restricted in the state.
Laws regarding Hand Guns
Age to Own a Handgun
The age to own a handgun is 18 years old in Texas. However, the age to buy a handgun from a federally licensed FFL is 21 (and that’s a federal law). The most common way for Texans to acquire a handgun under the age of 21 years old is to buy one privately from an individual, or by receiving one as a gift.
Handgun Permits
Texas has no laws requiring a permit or special application process to own a handgun. You do not need a special permit to own a handgun or pistol in the state of Texas.
Carry Laws
Texas has great laws when it comes to carrying a firearm outside the home for protection, for both handguns as well as long guns.
Open Carry
Texas is an open carry state, with no permit needed to do so. You are able to legally carry a handgun, rifle, or shotgun with no permit needed so long as it is not concealed, and you are not in any are posted where it is not permitted.
Concealed Carry
Texas is a Constitutional Carry state, and believe it or not, it was one of our hardest fights! We battled for 11 years for the right for Texans to carry a handgun without the need for a permit or a class involved application process.
Texas also allows Campus Carry. All public colleges
