I am 18 years old, but I am a little unclear on what some of the regulations are as far as owning handguns and rifles in Texas. I probably won’t end up buying a firearm anytime soon, but I would like to know a little more so I don’t break any laws, such as transporting them incorrectly (people tell me different things, that they have to be unloaded and in plane view, or just simply out of reach but can be loaded, it gets confusing).

So I guess were starting from the ground up. What are the age requirements for owning different types of firearms? How does one go about transporting different types of firearms from the dealer to his home, or even if they are moving? Are background checks involved? Because I know I can pass that no problem. I do know that to apply for a concealed handgun license, i need to be 21.

I know it is probably best to enroll in an actual gun safety course so I’ll most likely end up doing that first. But any information on rules + regulations is greatly appreciated, I don’t really know much except for what my father taught me about handling firearms (you know, the usual precautions and etiquette), but his communications are down overseas so I can’t talk to him right now. If there’s an expert that can explain these topics in depth or provide a website that can answer all my questions, I would be very grateful.

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