Ok, so I did a quick search on this, and not much came up. As I understand it, to purchase a longgun here in Texas from a dealer you have to be 18, but 21 to buy a handgun. However, from what I can read of Texas Penal Code, a private sale only mandates an age of 18.
So would it be legal for a 21+ person to sell a handgun to someone over 18, but less than 21? Both are residents of Texas, and the seller has a CHL, so he wants to be fully sure that the transaction is legal.
However, we have talked to a couple gun ranges and police stations, and gotten a somewhat mixed response to the question. From a direct reading of the law, though, I dont see any issues with it.
Sec. 46.06. UNLAWFUL TRANSFER OF CERTAIN WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(2) intentionally or knowingly sells, rents, leases, or gives or offers to sell, rent, lease, or give to any child younger than 18 years any firearm, club, or illegal knife;
So would it be legal for a 21+ person to sell a handgun to someone over 18, but less than 21? Both are residents of Texas, and the seller has a CHL, so he wants to be fully sure that the transaction is legal.
However, we have talked to a couple gun ranges and police stations, and gotten a somewhat mixed response to the question. From a direct reading of the law, though, I dont see any issues with it.