Texas Gun Laws

Ten Major Texas State Gun Laws and Federal Firearm Regulations

1. Article I, Section 23 of the Texas State Constitutional Provisions for Firearms provides Texas residents, "Every citizen shall have the right to keep & bear arms in the lawful defense of himself or the State; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime."

2. According to the NRA, in the state of Texas handguns, rifles, shotguns, and semi automatic assault weapon ownership is unrestricted, with no permit required. Machine gun ownership has no state restrictions, however compliance with federal law is mandatory.

3. Manufacturing, transporting, repairing, or possessing a shotgun with a barrel less the 18” and an overall length, butt to barrel, of 26” or a rifle with a barrel less than 16” and an overall length of 26” is considered an unlawful act.

4. Any person convicted of a felony with an act of violence involved can only legally possess a firearm on their premises.

5. It is illegal for a person to loan, sell, or rent a gun to a buyer when the seller is aware the purpose of the gun is unlawful.

6. It is unlawful for a person to loan, sell, or rent a gun to a person under the age of 18 without parental/guardian consent.

7. It is unlawful for a person to knowingly loan, sell, or rent a gun to a person who is intoxicated.

8. Curio weapons or antique weapons are not considered firearms, and are excluded from regulation, if manufactured before 1898.

9. Manufacturing, transporting, repairing, or possessing a machine gun is considered illegal. Defense to prosecution is granted if firearm has federal registration.

10. The 2000-2001 Texas Gun Carry and Concealed Weapons Laws can be viewed in their entirety at Texas Department of Public Safety.

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