Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues

Moderator: carlson1

Post Reply
daddySEAL
Member
Posts: 171
Joined: Mon Jun 04, 2007 9:17 am
Location: Austin area

Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by daddySEAL »

I ask this on this forum, because we're a Texas guys.
I know that some states don't, and to my knowledge no Federal laws (YET!)....but does Texas have a legal limit on the amount of ammo of each caliber owned at any one time?

thanks,
dS
User avatar
WildBill
Senior Member
Posts: 17350
Joined: Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:53 pm
Location: Houston

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by WildBill »

As much as you can afford. :rules:
NRA Endowment Member
longtooth
Senior Member
Posts: 12329
Joined: Sun Jun 12, 2005 3:31 pm
Location: Angelina County

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by longtooth »

:iagree: w/ above. Let your pocketbook be your finish line. :patriot:
Image
Carry 24-7 or guess right.
CHL Instructor. http://www.pdtraining.us" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
NRA/TSRA Life Member - TFC Member #11
Supercat
Member
Posts: 155
Joined: Thu Dec 01, 2005 8:33 pm
Location: North Dallas

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by Supercat »

:iagree: my pocket book and carpel tunnel from pulling the handle on my reloading press :smash: :patriot: :fire

My teens are shooters too, and they have taken some of the responsibility of reloading now, so that helps.
Big round, Little round, Having one is what counts!!!
User avatar
boomerang
Senior Member
Posts: 2629
Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:06 pm
Contact:

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by boomerang »

Texas Local Government Code prohibits regulation of loaded ammunition but a local government can pass an ordinance against storing more than 25 pounds of black powder in a private residence.
"Ees gun! Ees not safe!"
bdickens
Senior Member
Posts: 2807
Joined: Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:36 am
Location: Houston

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by bdickens »

Supercat wrote::iagree: my pocket book and carpel tunnel from pulling the handle on my reloading press :smash: :patriot: :fire

My teens are shooters too, and they have taken some of the responsibility of reloading now, so that helps.
Hey, that's cool! Get the whole family together and set up an assembly line!
Byron Dickens
daddySEAL
Member
Posts: 171
Joined: Mon Jun 04, 2007 9:17 am
Location: Austin area

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by daddySEAL »

Thanks guys.

dS
User avatar
jimlongley
Senior Member
Posts: 6134
Joined: Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:31 pm
Location: Allen, TX

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by jimlongley »

A co-worker was trying to convince me, the other day, that there is both a state and federal limit on the amount of black powder one could possess. I didn't laugh in his face, but he remained steadfastly ignorant in spite of my insistence that he show me the laws.
Real gun control, carrying 24/7/365
User avatar
seamusTX
Senior Member
Posts: 13551
Joined: Fri May 12, 2006 12:04 pm
Location: Galveston

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by seamusTX »

Local Government Code Chapter 235 gives urban counties the power to regulate storage of black powder and smokeless powder. They cannot set a limit lower than 50 pounds.

At present, I think only Dallas, Tarrant, Harris, and Bexar counties have the requisite 1 million population.

There is no state or federal limit.

- Jim
austin
Senior Member
Posts: 342
Joined: Sun Oct 15, 2006 12:02 pm

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by austin »

Its a state law that if you have less than 1000 rounds, your citizenship will be revoked.
User avatar
bryang
Senior Member
Posts: 1453
Joined: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:29 am
Location: Ft. Worth/Dallas

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by bryang »

The only thing that limits my ammo is my pocketbook! :cryin

-geo
"I am crucified with Christ: Nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me" -Gal 2:20

NRA-TSRA-Life Member
American Legion USN-GM
"Μολών λαβέ!"

Project One Million:Texas - Get Involved - Join The NRA & TSRA -TODAY!
User avatar
flintknapper
Banned
Posts: 4962
Joined: Sat Dec 03, 2005 8:40 pm
Location: Deep East Texas

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by flintknapper »

bryang wrote:The only thing that limits my ammo is my pocketbook! :cryin

-geo
:iagree:

Roger that! Your pocket book and a concrete floor are the only limitations I know of. ;-)
Spartans ask not how many, but where!
texasag93
Senior Member
Posts: 350
Joined: Fri Jul 20, 2007 6:10 pm
Location: Denton

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by texasag93 »

There is a maximum of 500 rounds per caliber.

Please give me you address so that I can help you lower your round count. I'll bring the chips. :biggrinjester:
texasag93
User avatar
seamusTX
Senior Member
Posts: 13551
Joined: Fri May 12, 2006 12:04 pm
Location: Galveston

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by seamusTX »

Heh. One of my wife's friends found some ammunition in her garage and asked if we could dispose of it safely.

Yes, we can.

- Jim
airbornerangerboogie

Re: Is there a Texas limit on numbers of ammo can be owned?

Post by airbornerangerboogie »

So far "no", but with BHO in office..... :cryin
Post Reply

Return to “General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion”