what if someone buys it for someone else under 21. Are they allowed to own or carry it or it that illegal?
2007-11-22 15:29:48 · 7 answers · asked by forgotten_serenity 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You can own (not purchase from a dealer, must be 21 to do that--fed law) a handgun in Texas at the age of 18, but it can never leave your house/property. Texas law generally requires a concealed weapons permit for public carry and you must be 21 to get one of those. So can your dad or brother sell you a handgun (if you're 18)...yes, but it will have to stay on private property until you are 21 and have a ccw permit.
2007-11-24 09:51:15 · answer #1 · answered by FreakEyeRight 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The legal age to buy/aquire any firearm in Texas is 18. The 21 year old restriction only applies to the purchase from a Federal Firearms License holder in Texas due to Federal law. If they are under 21 they cannot carry it since you can only carry concealed in Texas, and a permit is required to do so.
2007-11-22 19:28:13 · answer #2 · answered by Gray Wanderer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to be 21 to buy a handgun from a dealer but the legal age from a private seller is 18. You have to be 18 to buy a rifle or shotgun from a dealer or privately. "eliminate potential intruder"? Are you saying if someone looks like they might try to break in then he's planning on killing them before they do it? I would say that's premeditated murder. Self defense is entirely different and should be taken seriously. If he's not a gun person then he should consider some gun training prior to buying any firearm. He might decide he doesn't like guns period and will opt for some pepper spray and a rape whistle. I would suggest a 20 gauge with birdshot for such a small area, a Maverick 88 would be a low cost option. 9mm, .380, and .38 special would make good calibers.
2016-03-14 00:38:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age To Buy Handgun
2016-11-13 19:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by kraemer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Texas you must be 21 to be able to carry.
2007-11-22 15:43:39 · answer #5 · answered by JAMES H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
21 is the age to carry nation-wide...federal law.
This presumes that you qualify to carry, and live where concealed carry is permitted.
2007-11-22 15:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
you still have to be 21 to carry and have gone thru concealed carry classes.
----retired texas deputy sheriff----
2007-11-22 19:24:10 · answer #7 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋