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Buying a Firearm Online and Shipping It to a Texas FFL
Uncategorized AUG 13, 2026

Buying a Firearm Online and Shipping It to a Texas FFL

The out-of-state seller can't ship a firearm to your door. Here's how an FFL transfer actually works.

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The Process for Buying a Handgun From a Texas Gun Store
Uncategorized AUG 10, 2026

The Process for Buying a Handgun From a Texas Gun Store

Form 4473, the NICS check, wait times, and what to expect from the moment you walk in to walking out with your...

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Does Texas Have a Gun Registry? Do I Have to Register My Firearms?
Uncategorized AUG 6, 2026

Does Texas Have a Gun Registry? Do I Have to Register My Firearms?

No state gun registry, no registration requirement, and no federal database of who owns what. Here's what actually gets recorded.

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The Basic Requirements to Legally Own a Handgun in Texas
Uncategorized AUG 3, 2026

The Basic Requirements to Legally Own a Handgun in Texas

Age, background, and the paperwork that stands between you and your first handgun in Texas.

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Questions to Ask a Gun Shop Before Buying Your First Handgun or Rifle
Uncategorized JUL 10, 2026

Questions to Ask a Gun Shop Before Buying Your First Handgun or Rifle

The right questions get you the right firearm. Here are the ones a new buyer should walk in with.

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How Texas Gun Law Has Changed Since Constitutional Carry
Uncategorized JUL 10, 2026

How Texas Gun Law Has Changed Since Constitutional Carry

Since HB 1927 took effect September 1, 2021, the big change is permitless carry. Related tweaks landed in 2023 and 2025 sessions.

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Transporting Firearms in a Vehicle in Texas: LTC vs. No LTC
Uncategorized JUL 10, 2026

Transporting Firearms in a Vehicle in Texas: LTC vs. No LTC

Texas vehicle-carry rules are permissive. Here's what the law allows for both LTC holders and permitless carriers.

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Is Firearms Training Required by Texas Law?
Uncategorized JUL 10, 2026

Is Firearms Training Required by Texas Law?

Ownership doesn't require training in Texas. Neither does permitless carry. The LTC does. Here's the practical answer.

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Are AR-15s and Similar Rifles Legal to Own in Texas?
Uncategorized JUL 10, 2026

Are AR-15s and Similar Rifles Legal to Own in Texas?

Yes. Texas doesn't restrict AR-15s or similar semi-automatic rifles. Federal restrictions apply to specific configurations.

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