Texas firearm purchase rules for military?
February 6th, 2010 by eranio
Before I deployed to Iraq out of Ft.Hood I bought a couple of rifles. I am still in Iraq,am active duty. When i get back can i still buy firearms like i used to before i went. To clarify I was able to go to the gun store and show my military ID and orders proving I am stationed in Texas. Is this still the norm for military buyers at gun stores? Do all gun stores do this. Will i be still able to go with my orders and id card and buy firearms?
Whats this i hear about having to get CHL just to buy a handgun? I have no intention on concealed carrying mine. Don’t you just have to be 21 to buy a handgun. I heard of a waiting period now too.
Posted in military firearms
February 6th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Yes, that is the norm for everyone. Show a form of ID and proof you live in TX and you can buy a gun. The only reason you would be denied is if you are convicted of a felony or you are dishonorably discharged from the army.
Edit.
A CHL is just if you want to carry a pistol concealed on your person. You don’t need one just to buy a gun. There is no kind of waiting period to purchase any long gun or pistol (not sure about full autos) in TX. You can buy as many guns per day, any day that you can afford. Whoever you are getting your info from doesn’t know what they are talking about.
February 6th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Possum is right. You only need to be 21 and have a clean background to buy a handgun from a FFL in TX. There is no waiting period. You only need a CHL to carry concealed, not to purchase.
If you have any more gun questions you should ask them in the Hunting category. All the gun people hang out over there.