How many gun shops are in Texas?

There are 10,404 firearms businesses in Texas, including gun shops, ranges, gunsmiths, trainers, and sporting goods stores.

What are the concealed carry laws in Texas?

Constitutional carry since September 1, 2021 (HB 1927)

Where can I go shooting in Texas?

Texas has 654 shooting ranges and locations listed in our directory, including indoor ranges, outdoor ranges, and public land areas.

What can you hunt in Texas?

Number one state for whitetail deer harvest. Wild hog hunting capital with 2.6 million feral hogs. Dove season opening day is an unofficial state holiday. Exotic game ranches—largest concentration in the US. Rio Grande turkey and Gulf Coast waterfowl.

Texas Gun Shops, Ranges & Gunsmiths

01 // INTRO

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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 10,404+ firearms businesses, 654+ shooting locations, 2,486 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.

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02 // HERITAGE

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Heritage & History

Texas's firearms legacy

Texas Firearms History: From Flintlocks to Constitutional Carry

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Texas has one of the most layered and genuinely complicated firearms histories in the country. The myth says Texans have always carried whatever they ...

03 // BROWSE

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Explore

Find what you need in Texas

Firearms Directory

10,404 businesses

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Shooting Ranges

654+ locations

Indoor & outdoor

Events Calendar

Gun shows, matches, classes

2486 upcoming

04 // SPORTS

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Hunting & Shooting Sports

Traditions, competitions, and opportunities

Hunting in Texas

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White-tailed deer define Texas hunting for most people, and for good reason — the state consistently produces some of the highest annual harvest n...

Shooting Sports in Texas

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USPSA competition runs year-round across Texas through multiple affiliated clubs. The Alamo Practical Shooters in San Antonio, *DFW Shooters...

05 // LAWS

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Quick Facts

Texas gun law highlights

Constitutional Carry

No permit needed to carry concealed. Texas law since Sept 2021.

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Open Carry Legal

Holstered handguns in public. No permit required for 21+.

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Castle Doctrine

Stand Your Ground protection in home, vehicle, and workplace.

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No Waiting Period

Same-day purchase after background check clears.

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No Magazine Limits

No capacity restrictions on magazines or ammunition.

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NFA Items Legal

Suppressors, SBRs, and other NFA items with federal forms.

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05 // CITIES

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Texas Cities

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Houston

399 businesses

San Antonio

260 businesses

Fort Worth

207 businesses

Austin

155 businesses

Dallas

149 businesses

El Paso

126 businesses

Amarillo

108 businesses

HOUSTON

90 businesses

Lubbock

85 businesses

Spring

82 businesses

Midland

77 businesses

Arlington

76 businesses

06 // ACCESS

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Access & Getting Started

Public lands, ranges, and newcomer resources

Public Land & Range Access in Texas

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Texas has a public land problem that every serious shooter or hunter eventually runs into: the state is approximately 97% privately owned. This is...

Getting Started in Texas

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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, ...

07 // EXPLORE

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Getting Started

Explore Texas's firearms community

2,486

Find Events

Gun shows, competitions, training classes, and club shoots across Texas.

Browse Events

654

Find a Range

Indoor ranges, outdoor clubs, and public land shooting areas with maps and directions.

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10,404

Find Gun Shops

FFLs, gunsmiths, sporting goods stores, and firearms dealers across Texas.

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08 // CULTURE

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Community & Culture

What makes Texas unique

Texas's Firearms Culture

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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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Texas Firearms History: From Flintlocks to Constitutional Carry

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