How do i buy a rifle?

Question

In a few month ill be 18 and i want to buy a rifle in my local gun shop just a rifle (not specific) and i need to know every specific detail even the regestration or every small deatil please and i live in texas and please dont write that you need to go to your local gun shop because i cant not till im 18 Thank you

Answer 1

Do some research. What do you want it for? Sounds like you don't have a lot of experience, so I'd say start out with a hunter safety course. I used to teach them in Calif., and I never charged a fee although I was allowed to (not even when I supplied rifles and ammo. for live-fire training).

Then decide what you want.

If you are looking at home protection, a 12 ga. shotgun might be better than a rifle (sadly many don't know the difference between the types of long-arms).

If you want to shoot targets, or squirrels, or bear, that will make a difference in your choice.

If you just like the idea of owning a rifle, invest in an antique that will go up in value with time.

In Calif. one of the things making it harder and harder to legally purchase firearms (aside from the draconian laws dreamt up by a few legislators) is a concerted effort to shut down dealers. In a small store the other day, there were three agents. One from the FBI who was investigating the store because a person had purchased a gun there a few months prior, and then later "exceeded his limit" on purchase of firearms at some other location. With the FBI agent was an agent of the BATF who demanded to see all the dealers records, all of them, no reason given as the law says they don't need one.

Apparently the reason the two agents arrived at the same time was the presence of a woman from DOJ who did not identify herself, but had been around often enough to be recognized. While the FBI and BATF kept the senior staff occupied, she was concentrating on asking a young fellow who works there to set her up with a weapon that violates said draconian laws, and to convert it to fire full automatic.

This sort of cooperative entrapment operation between these three agencies is becoming fairly commonplace, with the intent of shutting down dealers. Shame!

Answer 2

Once you turn 18 you will fully legal to purchase a rifle at a gun store, pawn shop, gun show or anywhere else firearms are sold. All you will have to do is fill out the FFL form that the seller will provide, and authorize them to do a background check on you. As long as there are no convictions or other issues that might hinder your background check, your background check should come back in just a few minutes. You will need some sort of photo identification though, such as a drivers license, id card or some other form with a photo on it. Depending on what type of rifle you want, a C&R license is the best because you can order military surplus rifles directly out of the magazines or online ads and have them shipped straight to your home. I am from Texas also and have never had any problems.

Answer 3

If you buy a gun at a sporting goods store or a store with a sporting goods section or a pawn shop they will tell you the state laws and if any ordinance if any of your town or city .

To buy a gun is no big deal so relax unless you are a convicted felon then forget it. all you have to do is fill out some paper work
a pistol maybe a little more extreme, maybe even a waiting period.
The place you are buying from will contact the FBI and local authorities and they will converse whether or not you are mature and mentally sound enough to have a gun or rifle in you possession. If you have had problems with the law as a juvenile or if you have threatened to blow up the school i would say no gun or rifle.

Answer 4

For the most part, it's legal to purchase a typical rifle when you are 18. There may be certain local laws or ordinances prohiting certain rifles, or certain use of particular rifles, so it is important to ask questions before purchasing. And your local gun shop can tell you these. I'm not from Texas, so I really do not local specifics.

However, generally, when purchasing a long gun (rifle, shotgun), there is a form 4473 that you fill out. It's pretty simple: name, address, place of birth, date of birth, social security number (optional due to security reasons but most people include it), answer a few questions pertaining to criminal activity, if any, illegaly alien status if it applies, state of residence, country citizenship, and signature. You must provide current proof of identity (driver's license or state issued ID card) and proof of address. The gun dealer calls NICS and they are told if the transfer of the firearms to you is approved, delayed, or denied. You can be delayed for up to three business days before being able to pick up the gun. This happens about 10% of the time. Providing you have no felonies, are not under indictment for a felony, or have no restraining orders against you, the transaction should go pretty smoothly. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

First have the money. Second have 2 forms of ID. Next you have to pass a background check. Do some paper work. Finally you can take your gun home. Just because your not 18 doesn't mean you can't go to your local gun shop unless they specifically say you can't come in. They want your business.

Answer 6

First do some research and figure out which one you want and consult others about it to get recommendation . Then of course go to your gun shop ( once old enough) and attempt to purchase the gun bring your i.d and ssn .You will have to fill out tons of paperwork. Then the salesman will call the f.b.i for a background check so make sure you have no skeletons in your closet . If you pass he will give you the ok to take your gun home . Happy Hunting

Answer 7

I'm not sure about Texas, but in Kansas, all you have to do is go in, fill out a bunch of paperwork, they make a phone call, and then you can purchase the gun. I don't think it's a big hassle down in Texas, because my brother lives down there, and he's bought at least one gun, and he didn't say anything about having any problems.

Answer 8

You can call your gun shop & see if you need to be 18 or 21.Tell them what you said here they will be happy to help .If there not FIND ANOTHER GUN SHOP. You will need a form of ID. Drivers licences; state Id. ect.Good luck get some shotting ed.

Answer 9

i have never personally bought a rifle but I'm pretty sure you have to just pick your rifle at the store fill out some paperwork at the store give your social security card number on the paperwork then wait half an hour then pick it up. In ca. you have to wait ten days. also you can buy assault rifles in Texas i think, if that helps

Answer 10

I dont know that rifles are all that much trouble. It may be now with all the home land security stuff. But, Handguns are the ones where you have all the paperwork & background checks and everything.