If you have a License to Carry a Handgun (LCH), you can show that, and the dealer will not need to conduct the background check. You will need to have your license with you and be able to produce it.
Due to federal laws, the individual who is purchasing the firearm must be present. A friend or relative cannot purchase a firearm for you.
The website GunShowTrader. com maintains a calendar of all the gun shows coming up. You can check their site for a list of dates and locations.
Texas does not require a license just to own, to purchase, or to sell a gun privately. There are certain classifications of people who may not own a gun (minors, convicted felons, psychiatric patients), and it is up to the seller at least to ask if the buyer falls within one of these groups. [7] X Research source
Most likely, the seller will have a bill of sale, or at least a blank form. You can find your own forms online at several sources like formsbirds. com, texasguntrader. com, or tidyforms. com.
You can even get the gun shipped to you in another state, as long as you select a licensed dealer to receive it. That dealer will conduct a background check based on the identifying information you provide for the purchase. [13] X Research source You must comply with your home state’s laws for gun ownership and purchasing.
be at least 21 years old (18 in special circumstances) complete a firearm safety training course have not been convicted of a felony or a Class A or B misdemeanor not suffering from certain mental disorders have fewer than two convictions in the past 10 years of chemical or alcohol related incidents be current with all taxes, child support payments, and government fees.
Texas driver’s license or Texas identification card credit card to pay the required fees
