How old do you have to be to get your gun license in Texas?

Answer 1

Texas, like most states, does not require licenses for firearms.

In Texas there are hunting licenses and there are concealed carry permits, but not firearm licenses.

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No license is required to OWN an ordinary firearm in Texas. To CARRY a CONCEALED firearm, you must have a license, and be 21 years of age, however, current and former members of the US Military must be at least 18 years old.

Answer 2

The "gun license" is known as a Firearms owner's ID Card. You must be 21. If younger than 21, you must have written consent from a parent or guardian that qualifies to have an FOID. This is administered by the Illinois State Police.

Answer 3

According to the Illinois state web site, in order to PURCHASE a handgun in the state, you must be 21. You must be 21 to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer in ANY state.

You can possess a handgun if you are under 21 for a few reasons, such as target practice.

Answer 4

You have to be 21.

You can get a Firearms Owners ID under 21 with parental consent. In IL you have to be 18 to buy shotguns or rifles, you have to be 21 to own a handgun.

Answer 5

18 or older for shotguns and rifles, 21 and older for handguns.

Answer 6

You can't. Unless you are an elected official or a police officer. The rest of us are SOL, regardless of age.