Will i Be able to use a temporary TX DL at a gun show.

[jdubb750]

Hello all, Great forum you have here, im looking forward to being a part of it.

Question:

I have lived in Texas most my adult life but for the last 4 yrs have been in NY for work(thank god im back). I switched my DL over today and now i only have a Texas Temp DL, while im waiting on the new card. It does have a picture.

As you can imagine i am excited about being back in Texas and to celebrate i was gonna go to a large Gunshow in Houston this coming weekend.

Will i be able to purchase a handgun with this temporary paper DL? The only other photo ID i have is the TWIC card (govt issued ID for Transportation workers that work in ports).


Thanks for any help guys.

 

[Bithabus]

If a dealer won't accept it, just buy a handgun from a private seller.

 

[TexasRedneck]

You shouldn't have an issue with it as long as you have some kinda photo ID to "back up" that it's really "you".

 

[dobarker]

You shouldn't have an issue with it as long as you have some kinda photo ID to "back up" that it's really "you".

That's the factual statement there.

In a store all that you need to purchase a firearm is a form of valid photo ID to prove it's you, and the current Texas address on the temp form.
I wouldn't imagine a show would be any stricter.

 

[majormadmax]

Concur with TRN, I was able to use the temporary driver's license as proof of Texas residency when I bought a Springfield XD-45. This was back when they didn't have a picture on them, but luckily I still had my retired military ID as a second form of identification.

As a matter of fact, the reason I got my Texas DL was so I could buy the Springfield! I had recently retired, but was still using my Florida DL. When I went to pick the XD up, I was told I would need a Texas DL since I had retired. I drove over and got one, and promptly returned to the store to pick up my new pistol!

 

[Renegade]

"A combination of government issued documents may be provided."

 

[Medic218]

Temp licences now how a picture on them just the same as the plastic ones so there should be no problem

 

[MR Redneck]

I tried that one time. My license had expired and I went and upgraded to a CDL. All I had was the expired license and the paper one. Now this was even 5 years ago or so...
I tried to buy a gun at a local show and the dickhead called the local sheriff over there! He started filling the sheriff in on all the problems... I just stood their and waited for the dickhead to finish. The sheriff look at me and asked the guy, So What? I didnt buy the gun from the douchebag and I told em to kiss it! Some people think you have to please them, but I couldnt give a crap less!

 

[TexasRedneck]

So, what's the big deal here? He didn't know the law - just move on down to the next one.

 

[MR Redneck]

So, what's the big deal here? He didn't know the law - just move on down to the next one.

The man was acting like I was trying to rob him or something.. Kinda sickening ...

 

[woodsong]

Shouldn't be a problem -- the picture ID will establish you're who you say you are, the temp DL will establish you're a Texas citizen. Since you don't have a CHL, they'll use the information from your temp DL and SSN for the FBI check.

 

[Renegade]

I tried that one time. My license had expired and I went and upgraded to a CDL. All I had was the expired license and the paper one.

No need for him t be a dick. He should have just shown you the 4473 instructions where it says "valid" and told you he could not accept it. just show him some other photo ID like passport, etc.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Hear ya there! Go down the row, buy from another guy - and waltz back by him waving!LOL!

 

[jdubb750]

Thanks for all the replies. I guess im just gonna have to try it and see if they will take it.

For kicks i walked into Academy and asked the gun counter guy and he said no.
the guy at the pawn shop next door said no problem.

I guess im just gonna have to go to the show and hope i find what i want from someone that will take it.

 

[Rum Runner]

Thanks for all the replies. I guess im just gonna have to try it and see if they will take it.

For kicks i walked into Academy and asked the gun counter guy and he said no.
the guy at the pawn shop next door said no problem.

I guess im just gonna have to go to the show and hope i find what i want from someone that will take it.

Its probably going to be hit or miss as you have already found. I stopped off at lunch today to a local shop and being in a similar situation, asked the guy behind the counter about it. He said Texas issued DL or ID card only. I said what about the paper one and another form of id? No. Even if the other form is a passport? Still no. Now, I think the guy is a moron for passing up a sale, but I support his right to do as he pleases with his business.

Good luck.

 

[majormadmax]

Its probably going to be hit or miss as you have already found. I stopped off at lunch today to a local shop and being in a similar situation, asked the guy behind the counter about it. He said Texas issued DL or ID card only. I said what about the paper one and another form of id? No. Even if the other form is a passport? Still no. Now, I think the guy is a moron for passing up a sale, but I support his right to do as he pleases with his business.

Good luck.

This. Any seller can refuse to sell; but they are no obligation not to sell to a person holding a valid Texas ID (as a temporary drivers license is). I mean, they let you drive with the damn thing, and take your out-of-state DL, so why wouldn't someone accept it?

 

[mtaylor]

Thanks for all the replies. I guess im just gonna have to try it and see if they will take it.

For kicks i walked into Academy and asked the gun counter guy and he said no.
the guy at the pawn shop next door said no problem.

I guess im just gonna have to go to the show and hope i find what i want from someone that will take it.

That is correct. An FFL is not obligated to sell under any condition. You will just have to find one that will and has what you want.

 

[Buck Nekkid]

I've used my Temp D.L. on a half dozen flights and TSA looks at it and finds it acceptable, so there really shouldn't be an issue with an FFL.

 

[Harley Rider 55]

So, what's the big deal here? He didn't know the law - just move on down to the next one.

I like the way you think. Maybe I really am a Texas Redneck, myself.

 

[stainone]

REAL GUN SHOW in Belton,TX. Expo off i35 50 miles north of Austin this wk. end