How Can I Sell a Gun in Texas?
You can sell a gun in Texas by selling it to an FFL (federally licensed gun dealer) like Cash for Arms or to a private person allowed to own firearms under Texas and federal law.
Options for Selling Guns in Texas
We’ve outlined the steps for selling to all the people and shops that buy guns in Texas below.
Option 1: Cash for Arms
Benefits: Get paid top market prices, free online gun appraisal, the safety of selling to an FFL / licensed dealer, an easy sale, and a team known for top support.
Drawbacks: A possible delay for payment if your courier is slow.
How to Sell Your Gun to Cash for Arms
- Submit details of the gun on this website.
- Accept our offer and let us make shipping arrangements.
- Get paid in your payment method.
If you have a large amount of guns you want to sell, check out firearm liquidation options for Texas.
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Option 2: Texas Gun Stores
Benefits: In-person deals, the safety of selling to an FFL, and payment on the spot.
Drawbacks: You'll often get less than when selling guns online to Cash for Arms.
How to Sell a Gun to a Texas Gun Store
- Call gun shops in your area to see who wants to buy your gun (try this tool from the ATF).
- Bring the unloaded gun to the interested shops.
- Let the stores appraise it. Note each offer.
- Pick the best offer and go back to sell to that shop.
Note: If it’s a handgun, double-check that it’s unloaded before putting it in your car to drive to the shops. It’s illegal to have an unconcealed and loaded handgun in a car in Texas.
Option 3: Texas Pawn Shops
Benefits: In-person deals, the safety of selling to a licensed dealer, and payment on the spot.
Drawbacks: Even lower offers than most gun stores!
How to Sell Your Gun to a Texas Pawn Shop
Use the same steps we provided for gun stores.
Option 4: Private Buyers
Benefits: Higher prices than local gun shops or pawn shops, chance to set your own terms for the sale.
Drawbacks: It can take a lot of work and time to find a firearm buyer with an offer, and there are more risks to your safety and legal liability as a seller.
How to Sell a Gun to a Private Individual in Texas
- Make a listing of your firearm and publish it, e.g on Texas Gun Trader or Texas Gun Talk (but watch out for scammers).
- Wait for good offers.
- Ask for state-issued ID to ensure buyers are local and of age.
- Exclude anyone who can’t buy guns in Texas (see our section on the laws below).
- Choose the legal buyer with the best offer.
- Meet your buyer at a safe and public place in daytime for the sale.
Note: You can sell guns to private individuals even at Texas gun shows. You can actually sell guns at Texas gun shows to FFLs too!
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Texas Gun Laws for Firearm Sales
We summarized the laws here. If you want details, try the ATF list of Texas firearm laws or our easy guide to Texas gun laws.
Take note too that Texas has preemption in Tex. Local Gov’t Code § 229.001(a). That means most gun sellers only need to look at federal or state gun laws for their transactions.
- Private gun sales - Legal in Texas.
- Background checks - Not required for private sellers.
- Minimum age to buy guns - 18 for private sales.
- ID requirements - None for private sales.
- People who can’t buy guns - Listed in the GCA and in Tex. Penal Code § 46.04:
- Anyone adjudicated mentally defective or committed to a mental institution
- Anyone addicted to or illegally using a controlled substance
- Anyone dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces
- Anyone convicted of certain domestic assault crimes
- Anyone planning to use the weapon for a criminal activity
- Anyone who’s renounced United States citizenship
- Anyone targeted by an active protective order
- A fugitive from justice
- A convicted felon
- An illegal alien
- Guns you can’t sell in Texas - Unregistered machine guns.
- Waiting periods - None.
- Gun sale records - Optional for private sales.
- Purchase permits - Unnecessary.
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Sell a Gun in Texas Fast and Easy
That covers all you need to sell guns in Texas. As you see, it can be simple… especially if you choose to sell to us.
That’s because we make “hassle-free” a key part of the experience. Our team is always ready to answer questions, provide updates, and make your life easier.
Try getting an offer from us now to see it for yourself. Doesn’t cost a thing. You can also contact us here or call us directly at (904) 977-5477.