Texas doesn't have a waiting period for gun purchases. Purchases through a federally licensed gun dealer will lead to a criminal background check that verifies that the buyer can own a gun.
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.
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.
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.
Complete The Online LTC/CHL Class Complete the self paced online class. Come and go as needed. Each section is roughly 15 minutes. You are immediately given access to your DPS LTC-104 (Formerly called a LTC-101 if issued prior to May 1st 2024).
Complete the Required Paperwork As a licensed firearm dealer, we are required to complete a Federal Firearms Transaction Record, also referred to as ATF Form or Form 4473. The form will ask some questions about your eligibility to own a firearm and your identity.
In Texas, a qualified person can carry a handgun in their car or a car "under the person's control." The handgun may only be in "plain view" if the person is at least 21 years old or has a License to Carry (LTC) and has the handgun in a holster.
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.
Texas does not have a waiting period, nor does it register firearms.