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.
Any Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or felony arrest, is a disqualification from getting a License to Carry. An arrest for a Class A or B misdemeanor or felony suspends an active LTC, and suspends any pending LTC application. Learn more.
If the FFL is transferring the firearm to an individual (either the person buying your gun or you if the transfer is for your gun), then a ATF Form 4473 and NICS background check (with some exceptions) must be completed.
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.
Texas & Federal Law It includes various restrictions on: those under age 18, those convicted of a felony, those with an active protective order against them, and those who are intoxicated. This chapter broadly regulates many aspects of sales, transfers, and possession of firearms.
Firearm Prohibitions in Texas Under federal law, people are generally prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms if they have been convicted of a felony or some domestic violence misdemeanors, or if they are subject to certain court orders related to domestic violence or a serious mental condition.
Most US states, including Texas, have no gun registration. Therefore, there really isn't any form of “gun under your name”.
An alien legally in the U.S. is not prohibited from purchasing firearms unless the alien is admitted into the U.S. under a nonimmigrant visa and does not meet one of the exceptions as provided in 18 U.S.C. 922(y)(2), such as possession of a valid hunting license or permit.
Most background checks are resolved instantly, but investigations can currently last up to 90 days. There is no evidence that waiting periods reduce suicides, homicides, or mass shootings.
In conclusion, obtaining a Texas handgun license is a simple process that can provide many benefits. The application process can be completed online or in person and the processing time is usually no more than 60 days.