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You just left the store with your brand-new gun when a thought crosses your mind: “do I need to register my gun?” The answer to this is simple: no , you do not need to register your gun. There is no gun registry in Texas or on the federal level, so there is nowhere for you to register your gun.
No, you do not have to register it. There is no gun registry in Texas or at the federal level. Therefore, there is no one for you to register your gun with. Legally, there is nothing that you have to do in a private sale or when gifting a firearm as far as recording the transaction.
Can I have a gun in my car in Texas? The Texas Motorist Protection Act (HB 1815), effective as of September 1, 2007, permits any law-abiding Texas resident the legal right to carry a handgun inside their motor vehicle in Texas (without a Handgun License to Carry) or any other permit.
No state license is required to possess a rifle, shotgun or handgun. There are restrictions on possession by a person: convicted of a felony or a Class A misdemeanor involving the person's family or household; or subject to certain orders issued under the Family Code or Code of Criminal Procedure.
This article from Texas Law Shield, a private legal defense company, provides information on the new 2021 law that removed the requirement to have a license to carry a handgun in Texas.
As of 2021, Texas law no longer requires people to have a license to carry (LTC) to carry a handgun in most public places. Texans can still get a license to carry if they wish. See the Texas State Law Library page for more.
Texas law does not specifically put restrictions on who can carry a long gun such as a rifle or shotgun. However, some people are prohibited from owning or possessing any firearm by law.
We have not found any Texas laws that restrict transporting a rifle or other long gun in a motor vehicle.
Always check if your permit is valid before traveling. Texas does not require a license to carry long guns, such as rifles and shotguns. However, when it comes to handguns, different rules apply. You must have a valid permit, either from Texas or from a state with a reciprocity agreement.
Possession of an unregistered firearm is also covered by federal laws and can also be charged as a federal offense. 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d) provides that it is a crime for a person to receive or possess a firearm not registered to them in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record.