Handgun Purchase Waiting Period?

[a44mag4dave]

Hello all,
I have been overseas some time now and I have permission (from wifey) to purchase a couple of pistols when I come home for a short visit in a few days.... Heres my question, Does Texas still have a wait period for purchasing handguns and how long is it?

Now here's my add on question... Where can I get one of those Sig P6s in the Killeen/Waco/Austin area? A FTF would be great. Didnt see any on TexasGunTrader.

Thanks, Dave

 

[txinvestigator]

No wait period in Texas. If you have a CHL, you will fill out the 4473 and out you go.

If not, the dealer calls the FBI who tells them to either proceed, delay or denied. A proceed means you take the gun. A delay can be caused for many reasons, and they have three days to give an answer.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Yep, that's the great thing about Texas is there is no wait period on handguns, rifles, shotguns, etc.

As far as P6's go, at $279 this is about the best price out there:

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/sigsauer9mmp6225partsig-225.aspx

Red's Indoor Range, south location, in Austin has one for $336 I believe. Here's a link to their site:

http://www.redsguns.com/

Here are a couple in New Braunfels, listed on Gunbroker:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=101571232
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=101573877

 

[a44mag4dave]

Thanks

I would like to thank you both for the Info....Looks like I may be getting one in a few days then. Might even get me a 1911 while I am at it. Hopefully between getting to know my wife again and closing on the new house I can get some range time in...

Again thanks,,

DAVE

 

[SIG_Fiend]

No problem. Congrats on the new house.

 

[iratollah]

Homer: Five days?! But I’m mad now.

 

[Texas1911]

About 2 minutes.

You have to fill out pesky paperwork and they have to place the call.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Also, if you obtain a CHL, you are legally allowed to bypass the NICS check and can simply purchase a handgun without the check. However, just be aware that even with a CHL, some places will still require the NICS check as sort of a CYA measure if you get my meaning. Either way, the NICS check only takes ~2 minutes anyways so no biggie. At least it's not a 10 day wait or anything!

 

[a44mag4dave]

Thanks!

My CHL will be my next trip home... I think closing on the house is enough paperwork for one trip. Maybe by the time I get my CHL in the mail, I will be ready to come home for good and be able to it.

Happy Shooting,,

DAVE

 

[BTEX]

Welcome back.