AD military gun purchase

[mrvmax]

Someone on Sigforum had this question:
"What is required for someone on active military duty to purchase a handgun in Texas. If the soldier actual lives in Colorado but is on active duty in Texas what is required for him to purchase a handgun in Texas if legal?"

[flb_78]

As far as I know, he can't. I don't think there's an exemption for military folk.

[Liberty]

Couldhe get a Texas ID with his current address on it?

[srothstein]

All he should need is a copy of his orders with a Texas address for his assignment. I was in GT's last month when a reservist on active duty was in trying to purchase a pistol. They would not sell to him because the orders just had "Camp Swift, TX" instead of a full address they could verify.

Of course, the easiest way is to just get a local ID, but it shold not be necessary.

[gregthehand]

All he should need is a copy of his orders with a Texas address for his assignment. I was in GT's last month when a reservist on active duty was in trying to purchase a pistol. They would not sell to him because the orders just had "Camp Swift, TX" instead of a full address they could verify.

Of course, the easiest way is to just get a local ID, but it shold not be necessary.

I used to take buddies stationed at Ft Hood to find good deals on pistols. All they needed was there orders. I never had a dealer dicker with them about the address but then again every dealer might be different.

[asleepatthereel]

My niece and nephew are both stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado. The last time they were home, they bought a Taurus at local store and had no problems buying it even though they both have Colorado DLs and Military IDs. I think that residents of certain states can buy firearms in Texas, but I could be wrong. Im sure when Charles or Flint read this thread, they can tell you for sure.

[TexasRedRock]

I am on AD, and I have a Texas Dl, I had no problem. My good buddy from MI went to Acadamy and bought a shotgun, all they asked him for was orders bringing him to Texas and his Mil ID.

[AFJailor]

Yup, all you need is a picture ID and your orders and you are golden. Atleast in ND, FL and TX.