Texas License to Carry a Handgun Age Waiver for Service Mem…

Texas License to Carry a Handgun Age Waiver for Service Members Under 21

Texas Department of Public Safety, Handgun Licensing

Licence to carry available before age 21

You can get a Texas licence to carry a handgun before you turn 21 if you serve in an active or reserve component, instead of waiting until 21 like everyone else. You still cannot buy a handgun before 21, but you can legally possess one.

Check eligibility

How to apply

Apply for the licence to carry through the Texas Department of Public Safety handgun licensing service and submit proof of your current service to claim the age waiver.

What you'll need

Your military ID or current service orders, plus the standard licence to carry application materials.

Eligibility

You are serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces
You are under 21 years old
You are applying for a Texas licence to carry a handgun

Source

Official source

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