Texas Firearms Directory
Where the Second Amendment lives
More gun stores than any other state. Find FFLs, ranges, gunsmiths, and trainers from El Paso to Texarkana, the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley.
01 // INTRO
About Texas
Where the Second Amendment lives
More gun stores than any other state. Find FFLs, ranges, gunsmiths, and trainers from El Paso to Texarkana, the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley.
This directory connects you with 10,406+ firearms businesses, 653+ shooting locations, 2,916 upcoming events, and the Texas firearms community.
Castle Doctrine pioneer state (2007). Ranching heritage and frontier self-reliance. Strong military presence with multiple bases. "Don't Mess with Texas" independence spirit.
02 // HERITAGE
Heritage & History
Texas's firearms legacy
Texas Firearms History: From Flintlocks to Constitutional Carry
Texas has one of the most layered and genuinely complicated firearms histories in the country. The myth says Texans have always carried whatever they ...
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Explore
Find what you need in Texas
04 // SPORTS
Hunting & Shooting Sports
Traditions, competitions, and opportunities
Hunting in Texas
White-tailed deer define Texas hunting for most people, and for good reason — the state consistently produces some of the highest annual harvest n...
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USPSA competition runs year-round across Texas through multiple affiliated clubs. The Alamo Practical Shooters in San Antonio, *DFW Shooters...
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Quick Facts
Texas gun law highlights
Constitutional Carry
No permit needed to carry concealed. Texas law since Sept 2021.
Learn moreOpen Carry Legal
Holstered handguns in public. No permit required for 21+.
Learn moreCastle Doctrine
Stand Your Ground protection in home, vehicle, and workplace.
Learn moreNo Waiting Period
Same-day purchase after background check clears.
Learn moreNo Magazine Limits
No capacity restrictions on magazines or ammunition.
Learn moreNFA Items Legal
Suppressors, SBRs, and other NFA items with federal forms.
Learn more05 // CITIES
Texas Cities
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06 // ACCESS
Access & Getting Started
Public lands, ranges, and newcomer resources
Public Land & Range Access in Texas
Texas has a public land problem that every serious shooter or hunter eventually runs into: the state is approximately 97% privately owned. This is...
Continue readingGetting Started in Texas
Texas is one of the more straightforward states for buying your first firearm. There's no state-level permit required to purchase, no waiting period, ...
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Getting Started
Explore Texas's firearms community
Find Events
Gun shows, competitions, training classes, and club shoots across Texas.
Browse EventsFind a Range
Indoor ranges, outdoor clubs, and public land shooting areas with maps and directions.
Explore RangesFind Gun Shops
FFLs, gunsmiths, sporting goods stores, and firearms dealers across Texas.
View Directory08 // CULTURE
Community & Culture
What makes Texas unique
Texas's Firearms Culture
Texas gun culture doesn't need a myth to sustain itself — the actual history is complicated enough to be interesting without embellishment. The state ...
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