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by mtbiker
Mon Mar 02, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Purchase requirements in Texas???
Replies: 12
Views: 1877

Re: Purchase requirements in Texas???

Rex B wrote:mtbiker, you ain't from around these parts, are ya??

Relax. You're in God's Country now.
We ain't free, but we're closer than a lot of other places.

As others have said, if you wish to buy from an individual, all it takes is a willing seller and a buyer with the correct amount of cash.
The law only says you cannot knowingly sell a firearm to someone who cannot legally own one - a minor, a felon, a certified nutcase are 3 such prohibited persons.
As a seller you are under no requirement to check out every buyer. Just use common sense.
And if a buyer has a CHL, that's all you need to know.

Buy the Glock if that is what you want.

IANAL etc
LOL, Actually I am, lived in Texas for 12 years, but haven't looked into buying a pistol until now. Growing up hunting my gun's were always given to me, and I haven't hunted since I moved here so I haven't looked into gun laws until recently, and even at that is was all based on laws about carrying, not the actual purchase. I just assumed I'd by the gun from a dealer and they'd handle all the legalities.

One thing I've learned, and learned the hard way is to always VERIFY what poeple tell you about the Law. (Like, in the the State of Texas you CAN get two tickets in the SAME day for not having a current inspection on your car! :)) I was amazed to learn at the CHL class this weekend the amount of wrong information I've received from current CHL holders. I guess they just aren't keeping up on the laws.

Great info! Thanks for the help.
by mtbiker
Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:17 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Purchase requirements in Texas???
Replies: 12
Views: 1877

Re: Purchase requirements in Texas???

Sorry if I seem a bit dense, even after reading this thread, but I really want to make sure I'm following the law...

Here's my situation. I'm working on my CHL, Took the class, submitting my packet tomorrow. I got to talking to a friend here at work who already has his CHL. He's got a Glock 27 he said he would sell to me if interested. I am and it's a pretty good deal. Legally, when buying from an individual, do I have to register the gun's serial number or anything with the state? I didn't think to ask during the class because most people are really hanging on tight to their handguns and I didn't think I'd be able to buy one from an individual I trusted.

What law number would I reference to show my wife I'm legal. She seems even more concerned than I.. :)

Thanks,
Mark

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