Texas Gun Laws

[Old Man of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by nero14

So i can legally purchase a handgun FTF?

You are still considered a child until you are 21 here in Texas, that's for your own protection.

Most children who have a firearm of their own, that firearm was purchased by their father, who trusts them enough, and feels that they are responsible enough, to have a firearm of their own.

[txinvestigator]

Originally Posted by nalioth

In Texas, you can legally own a handgun at 18, you just can't buy one from a federally licensed dealer until you're 21.

If you legally own a handgun, you can carry it in your vehicle as described above.

Rifles and shotguns are not covered under the above law, as they are not restricted at all.

Texas does not regulate the "ownership" of handguns. It regulates the possession, carry, etc.

There is no age restriction on possession. Even PC 46.13 (Making a Firearm Accessable to a Child) only applies to the adult who failed to secure a firearm from access to a person under 17. And this applies to rifles and shotguns.

[txinvestigator]

Originally Posted by Old Man of the Mountain

You are still considered a child until you are 21 here in Texas, that's for your own protection.

Uhh, no. An 18 year old has reached the age of majority for civil purposes. 17 years is the age in which a person becomes an adult for criminal justice purposes in the State of Texas.

[txinvestigator]

Originally Posted by nero14

Everywhere i have read says its fine to carry a handgun in your car under the laws stated above, but it specifically says "handgun" (Including HB1815). I am 19, legally not allowed to own a handgun due to not being 21, and legally allowed to own a long gun, am i allowed to carry one of my rifles under the laws stated above?

Thanks in advance.

You can posses a handgun in Texas under 21. As has been stated, you can also buy one, just not from an FFL.

Yes, you can carry a rifle.

[Old Man of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by txinvestigator

Uhh, no. An 18 year old has reached the age of majority for civil purposes. 17 years is the age in which a person becomes an adult for criminal justice purposes in the State of Texas.

It used to be that a youngster could not be held to a contract if that youngster was under 21 years of age. An adult that entered into such a contract could be bound by the terms of the contract, but not the youngster. Has that been changed?

[Texas1911]

Originally Posted by Old Man of the Mountain

It used to be that a youngster could not be held to a contract if that youngster was under 21 years of age. An adult that entered into such a contract could be bound by the terms of the contract, but not the youngster. Has that been changed?

As far as I know it's 18 years of age, hence why the majority of loans, credit cards, etc. all require you to be 18 years of age.

[nalioth]

The only restrictions for over 18 and under 21 are for

1) buying handguns from licensed dealers

2) buying alcohol

Otherwise, the legal age of an "adult" has been 18 for decades.

[txinvestigator]

Originally Posted by Old Man of the Mountain

It used to be that a youngster could not be held to a contract if that youngster was under 21 years of age. An adult that entered into such a contract could be bound by the terms of the contract, but not the youngster. Has that been changed?

I am 47 years old, and the age of majority when I was in High School was 18. 17 for criminal justice matters.

Still is.

10 to be criminally responsible in the Juvenile Justice System)

14 to solo in a glider

14 to be employed (exceptions for things like TV and movies)

15 to obtain a Driver License (instruction permit)

16 to marry with parental consent

16 to obtain a Private Pilots license

17 To be an adult in the criminal justice system ( and can no longer be a runaway)

17 to Join the military with parental permission

18 to serve alcohol (16 in wine only package stores)

18 to get a driver license without other training

18 to join the military without parental consent

18 to Vote

18 to be a Texas Peace Officer IF he has 60 hours of college or an honorable discharge from the Military

18 to be an Armed Guard

18 to obtain a CHL if military

21 age to consume alcohol (unless accompanied by adult parent, spouse or guardian)

21 to obtain a CHL

21 Age to be a Texas Peace Officer

25 age to be a US representative

30 age to be a US Senator

35 age to be US President




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[black2002la]

I've a question. I am the manager of a bar. I've been told by a few it is legal for me as the operator of the bar to have a gun on premise for protection. I'm not a CHL holder, yet, and I haven't applied yet. I've read the law and I understand it as I have the legal right to have a gun on premise. I would keep it secure in our safe, and would keep it on my person in a CC holster after hours. Any input?

We had an incident a week ago where someone in my bar claimed to have a gun on them and was said to have held a couple of girls up at gun point after closing. I didn't find out about him stating he had a firearm on his person until we had closed and he was gone.

[txinvestigator]

Originally Posted by black2002la

I've a question. I am the manager of a bar. I've been told by a few it is legal for me as the operator of the bar to have a gun on premise for protection. I'm not a CHL holder, yet, and I haven't applied yet. I've read the law and I understand it as I have the legal right to have a gun on premise. I would keep it secure in our safe, and would keep it on my person in a CC holster after hours. Any input?

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What good would the gun in the safe do you?

Texas Penal Code
Sec. 46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the person is not:
(1) on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control;





Sec. 46.15. NONAPPLICABILITY.

(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:


(8) holds an alcoholic beverage permit or license or is an employee of a holder of an alcoholic beverage permit or license if the person is supervising the operation of the permitted or licensed premises;