The Legal Framework Around Form 4473 When a potential firearm buyer visits a gun store or a licensed firearm dealer, they are required to complete this form. It's important to note that the form cannot be completed at home. It must be filled out at the FFL premise or other designated location.
A transferee/buyer who wishes to acquire additional firearms after the transferor/seller has signed and dated the form must complete a new ATF Form 4473 and undergo a new NICS check.
Since September 1, 2021, a permit is not required for a person, both residents and non-residents, 21 and over to carry a handgun either openly or concealed in most places in Texas, granted they do not have any prior felony convictions.
DPS will make every effort to issue your license within 60 days of receiving the completed application packet. If the application is incomplete or requires additional information to complete the background check, you will be notified in the manner you selected on your application.
Get your Texas LTC in 3 steps. Study the $49.95 course and pass the online test. After completing the online course, you will receive an LTC-104 certificate that you will take to the in-person test.
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.
As of 2021, Texas law no longer requires people to have a license to carry (LTC) in order to carry a handgun in most public places. See our Carry of Firearms page for more info on this new law. However, Texans are still able to get a license to carry after the new law takes effect.
Other Texas Gun Laws to Keep in Mind This means that Texans who are 21 years old and above can carry a handgun, without a permit, provided that they don't have a criminal record. You can carry your handgun concealed or openly in a holster.
Other Texas Gun Laws to Keep in Mind This means that Texans who are 21 years old and above can carry a handgun, without a permit, provided that they don't have a criminal record. You can carry your handgun concealed or openly in a holster.