Moving to Texas

[Bucktown_Rat]

My job will transfer me to Texas in a few months. I currently own a couple of handguns and a couple of rifles. Can I legally bring these firearms with me or should I sell them here in Louisiana before the move? Thanks.

Edit: Can I carry my LA CCW - which expires in 2017 - with my new TX driver's license after the move?

 

[dixiejarhead]

take them with you if they are regular non nfa weapons.

 

[Tx_oil]

Take them with you. Just DON'T open carry them.

 

[Crippler7815]

Unless you want to get rid of any of them at fire sale prices....

 

[Specularius]

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Edit: Can I carry my LA CCW - which expires in 2017 - with my new TX driver's license after the move?

The second you get a Texas DL, your LA CCW permit becomes null and void and should be mailed in to the LASP.

 

[Bucktown_Rat]

I may be interested in the 30 carbine if you decide to sell.

I will let you know once I get my affairs in order. Thanks.

 

[TexasCajun]

You can bring all the firearms you want to with you to Texas. If your move will be permanent, look into the LA regulations about converting your concealed carry license to a non-resident license. That way you'll be covered for concealed carry while you get your Texas CHL. If that doesn't work, you can still carry on your property and in your vehicle.

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[Bucktown_Rat]

You can bring all the firearms you want to with you to Texas. If your move will be permanent, look into the LA regulations about converting your concealed carry license to a non-resident license. That way you'll be covered for concealed carry while you get your Texas CHL. If that doesn't work, you can still carry on your property and in your vehicle.

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That's another angle I need to look at, thanks for the tip. The move will be permanent so I'll have to burn the midnight oil to do research on TX firearms laws! Where do I begin?

 

[deuxlatch]

I moved to Texas 2 years ago and was told by a fellow permit holder that since Texas honors my La. CCP I'm good to go and to just continue renewing in La.

But let me double check that and get back to you.

 

[oscar615]

I thought my CO ccw license was going to be good when I moved back to LA because of reciprocity, I was wrong. It expired the day I got my LA drivers license. I would check into the rules carefully.

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[deuxlatch]

I sent the question in to TxDPS and I'm awaiting a response. I will update with their answer.

 

[asianpersuasion]

I moved to Texas 2 years ago and was told by a fellow permit holder that since Texas honors my La. CCP I'm good to go and to just continue renewing in La.

But let me double check that and get back to you.

As far as I know (not much) La doesn't have a non resident permit. So once you get a TX DL your La one is no longer valid

 

[deuxlatch]

OK here is the answer I recieved from TxDPS:

There is not a process to transfer an out-of-state concealed handgun license to Texas. In order to apply for a Texas Concealed Handgun License you will need to make a new application online and take a concealed handgun course from a Texas instructor in the state of Texas. We are unable to recognize any out-of-state training.

So to answer our questions, your La. CCP is null and void once you get your Tx residency. Yes you can bring your guns because you will be changing residence, just don't carry them around until you get your new CCP.

I'm going to sign up for a class ASAP.

 

[Bucktown_Rat]

OK here is the answer I recieved from TxDPS:

There is not a process to transfer an out-of-state concealed handgun license to Texas. In order to apply for a Texas Concealed Handgun License you will need to make a new application online and take a concealed handgun course from a Texas instructor in the state of Texas. We are unable to recognize any out-of-state training.

So to answer our questions, your La. CCP is null and void once you get your Tx residency. Yes you can bring your guns because you will be changing residence, just don't carry them around until you get your new CCP.

I'm going to sign up for a class ASAP.

Thanks for your research my friend. I just hope the TX CCP processing time is not too bad. It's weird not being able to CC after all these years !!!