First time buying gun. What next?

You might to first read the owner's manual on how to safely operate your gun. Then you might look online for the particular laws in YOUR state as to what is legal or not regarding travel. Third, I strongly recommend you get yourself to a safety/training series of classes, so you can ensure the continuous safe operation of your gun.

Welcome a whole new world of legality. It all depends on your city, county, and state. Check your state laws for transport restrictions in your car. The more restrictive states will require you to carry it unloaded in a container out of reach of the driver (I'm in Illinois, and this is the case here). Others may be more lenient.

With regard to registration, again -- check your state and local laws. If your state laws allow a city to make more restrictive laws than at the state level, be sure to see if your municipality has any registration / storage / transport laws.

One of the best ways to get further help on this is to tell us in what state you live. There are certainly THR residents who live in your state and can fill you in on more detail.

-Jephthai-

I'm definitely not sure, but I think that in texas you can have it in your car UNLOADED without any sort of permits, but if you want it loaded need a carry permit. That is what my friends in texas said. Oneounceload's advice about taking a class on safety and operation is very sound.

Never forget the four rules...

1. All guns are always loaded (until you establish whether they are or not).
2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. Keep your gun pointed in a safe direction at all times: on the range, at home, loading, or unloading.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target (and you are ready to shoot).
4. Be sure of your target. Know what it is, what is in line with it and what is behind it. Never shoot at anything that you haven't positively identified.

I've got a funny feeling about this.

21bubba...

You thinking what I'm thinking?

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...my troll-dar is sounding.....

gondorian said:

I'm definitely not sure, but I think that in texas you can have it in your car UNLOADED without any sort of permits, but if you want it loaded need a carry permit. That is what my friends in texas said. Oneounceload's advice about taking a class on safety and operation is very sound.

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You're friend in Texas was wrong about vehicle carry in Texas.

Definitely get your state's CCW/CHP then a couple of out of state ones so you can make the most of it. Obviously you need a good holster too. And don't EVER ask "do I register it?" Registering guns is like declaring yourself to be a pedophile. The concept of gun registration is abhorrent.

...in case I'm wrong:

the_game

Welcome to gun ownership. First order of business is to take a firearms safety and familirization class. Many are offered here in TX. Let us know if you need rec's...

+1 to CoRoMo:

1) All guns are always loaded (until you establish whether they are or not).
2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. Keep your gun pointed in a safe direction at all times: on the range, at home, loading, or unloading.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target (and you are ready to shoot).
4) Be sure of your target. Know what it is, what is in line with it and what is behind it. Never shoot at anything that you haven't positively identified.

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As far as having the gun in your car, you may keep a loaded handgun concealed in your car without any permit. If you are leaving the state, you'll need to research the laws in the states you are travelling through and your destination state.

And there is no handgun registration necessary in Texas.

the_game; not trying to dog you at all; but if you are asking these questions; which all of us have had in our lives; you are NOT READY to be doing anything with that gun; other than ready the manual; learning how to safely handle it; and taking to the range to practice with it. Any other question should not even be asked; nor answered; until then. And you definitely have no business even carrying the gun with the thought of using it for self defense. NOT YET!!!

Internet advice is worth what you paid for it. Exercising your 2nd amendment rights requires you to adhere to a legal framework, with potentially serious consequences for non compliance. Consult an attorney, and do some legwork on your own re: your local state laws. Ignorance of the law is no defense as they say. Hopefully this smashes whatever lame troll attempt you started. Thanks.

the_game

Your question reads like that of a troll. The nature of the question could be meant to illicit remarks from posters here that an anti-gun advocate could use to besmirch the RKBA movement. On the other hand, they could just be innocent questions. That is why I said, "in case I am wrong".

If we are wrong, I apologize. It is all too common to get trolls roaming through looking for antagonistic posts from gun owners.

What part of TX are you in?

What you get on the internet is worth what you pay for it.

CoRoMo is correct.
bababooey32 is correct.

I don't know why folks are thinking you are a troll. It seems like you are just a newb like we all have been at one time, there's no offense to that and nothing wrong with that.

21bubba...

You thinking what I'm thinking?

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I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt - if you answer it that way, then the antis have no ammunition to use -

OP - bottom line - safety begins between your ears. If you do not have the data stored there yet for reference, then you need to get educated about this properly BEFORE you go roaming around, especially with a 10MM.........

Have fun learning - shooting is a lot of fun.......

He has a 10mm?

Tisk, Tisk, Tisk. My question to 21bubba shouldn't be misconstrued as some type of allegation about the_game's motives.



I'd be remiss if I didn't recommend training to the OP.
Find a concealed carry class, a basic pistol course, and enjoy the right of gun ownership.

No CoRoMo, he was surprised the purchase took all of 10 min as in 10 minutes!

That's sorta what I thought.

In that case, we need a few more details on this Glock please.
If you say .357sig, I'm logging off for the day.

oops - what I get for reading too fast - coulda, woulda swore it said a 10mm in 10 min......better get my glasses updated.......

Mr Game

I think people are taken aback by your question..."what next?". I am going to presume that most folks have done their homework prior to purchasing a gun. Some folks may think you a troll, others perhaps someone lacking enough knowledge of firearms to be safe. Gun guys are pretty safe because making a mistake with a gun can so easily be fatal and create a legal nightmare for someone responsible for the mistake.

Probably what's next is not a great question for an internet gun forum. I do think that those folks who advise that you seek training gave you very good advice. You need to know how to use your weapon safely, how to clean it, how to make ammo choices, how to secure it, how to carry it if you intend to...all these things require some skill and/or knowledge of both you individual firearm and of firearms in general.

I kind of know where you may be at. My ex-wife basically bought a boat and here I was having ridden in a boat only a couple of times. I learned. The first thing I did?...sought a boat owner to work with me. Everybody who boats loves boats so that wasn't hard to do.

Every body who shoots loves to shoot. I'd find a good friend, a trustworthy co-worker, an Uncle or somebody who is savvy with firearms and get them to take you out shooting or go with you to training.

NRA is a good place to start, when you are looking for gun-related information.

Regarding firearm laws for Texas, they have the NRA-ILA brochure.

the_game; not to sound pissy, but you didn't ask a simple question. You live in a state; obviously are buying your 1st gun there; and don't know what the rules are. That's a very COMPLICATED question.

1) It's your state. Unless a fellow texan from your county; and possibly even your town; was to answer the question; none of us will have as accurate of an answer as even your local gun dealer would have.
2) Obviously this is the first gun you ever bought. Or at least in the state of texas. Because, had you bough other guns, you'd already know the answer to your question. You would have already been through the process. If there is one.
3) Finally; my wife is a lawyer; I have access to an entire law firm; and yet NONE of that is helpful to you. You should not take legal advice from anyone on the internet; for any topic whatsoever. If you want to talk about constitutional law and the different interpretations that the supreme court, congress, citizens, etc... have; that's great. But legal questions concerning gun laws and such, need to be directed towards your state's attorney general; Division Criminal Investigation; or whatever similar agency you have in your state.

Sorry, but you did not ask a "Simple" question.