Sales Across State Lines

Can I buy a gun out of state? Can I sell to someone from a different state?

Sales Through FFL Dealers

Federal law prohibits the sale of most firearms (including handguns) to people who live in a different state from where the sale is taking place. Dealers who have a Federal Firearms License (FFL) may sell rifles or shotguns to people who live in a different state, but only if this would comply with the laws of both the state where the sale is taking place and the state where the person lives. Texas law does not prohibit Texans from buying firearms in a different state.

May a Licensee Sell a Firearm to a Nonlicensee Who is a Resident of Another State?
This FAQ from the ATF states that generally, a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer (FFL) may not sell to a resident of another state, with some exceptions. See the FAQ for details.
U.S. Code, Title 18, Part 1, Chapter 44, Section 922
This section of the U.S. Code discusses various unlawful acts related to guns. Subsections (a)(3) and (a)(5) prohibits the transfer of firearms across state lines for unlicensed individuals with some exceptions. Subsection (b)(3) prohibits the transfer of firearms by licensed dealers to individuals who reside in a different state unless the laws of both states allow it or it is a temporary sporting loan.
Section 46.07 of the Texas Penal Code
This section says that a resident of Texas may purchase "firearms, ammunition, reloading components, or firearm accessories" in another state as long as they are not otherwise prohibited by law.

Private Sales

I Want to Sell My Gun to Another Person. How Can I do That?
This FAQ goes over some basic information about private firearm sales in Texas including whether private sellers may sell their firearms to residents of another state.

Texas State
Law Library

Gun Laws

Sales Across State Lines

Can I buy a gun out of state? Can I sell to someone from a different state?

Sales Through FFL Dealers

Private Sales