Texas Gun Laws

hxm1982

March 30, 2010 22:57

Question from a neophyte.

In Texas, what restrictions exist from the Federal government towards owining guns of any kind?

Next, the same question at the State level.

-Hector

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  ElMuertoMonkey

  March 31, 2010 00:50

  Federal gun laws:
  
  - No machine guns manufactured after 1986
  - No machine guns manufactured prior to 1986 without a tax stamp
  - No short-barreled rifles (barrel length less than 16") without a tax stamp
  - No short-barreled shotguns (barrel length under 18") without a tax stamp
  - No "destructive devices" or machine guns without a tax stamp
  - No foreign-made "assault weapons"
  
  This is probably not a comprehensive list, but it's what I could think up on short notice. I'm sure others will fill in any gaps I've left.
  
  
  I do not think Texas restricts anything beyond what federal law does.

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  Nwcid

  March 31, 2010 01:20

  http://www.atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-5/atf-p-5300-5-texas.pdf

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  David Nunn

  March 31, 2010 04:37

  Texas has no restrictions on gun ownership beyond what the Feds have.
  
  Texas regulations on carry and storage are found in Chapter 46 of the Penal Code, available online.

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  nmyers

  March 31, 2010 05:45

  Federal gun laws take precedence over state gun laws.
  
  Interstate transfers must meet the requirements of both federal & state laws.
  
  States may enact more restrictive gun laws than the federal government, but not less restrictive gun laws.
  
  Neal

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