Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in El Paso County. El Paso is a vibrant city in the Chihuahuan Desert, situated along the Rio Grande and bordering Ciudad Juárez. Home to Fort Bliss, one of the largest military installations in the U.S., the area attracts outdoor enthusiasts and firearms owners. We ship orders to FFL dealers in and around El Paso.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Texas law allows.
Texas requires no state purchase permit or firearm registration, and there is no mandatory waiting period. To buy from a dealer, present a valid photo ID, complete ATF Form 4473, and pass the federal NICS background check. Federal law sets the minimum age at 18 for rifles and shotguns and 21 for handguns. Buyers under 21 may experience longer NICS processing times. Ammunition, magazines, and most parts can ship directly to a Texas address.
Dealers in these communities all work for El Paso-area buyers:
Since September 1, 2021, Texas permits adults 21 and older who can legally own a firearm to carry a handgun without a license, concealed or openly in a hip or shoulder holster. The Texas Department of Public Safety still issues Licenses to Carry, which provide reciprocity and certain in-state benefits. Carry restrictions apply in locations posted under Penal Code 30.05, 30.06, and 30.07, as well as those listed in Penal Code 46.03. For specific questions, contact DPS or the El Paso County Sheriff.
North Texas is part of the TPWD North Zone for white-tailed deer. The 2026-27 general season runs from November 7, 2026, through January 3, 2027, with additional archery, youth, and muzzleloader seasons. County-specific rules apply to antlerless harvest and antler restrictions. Deer may be taken with centerfire rifles, handguns, or shotguns; rimfire cartridges are prohibited. Feral hogs have no bag limit and can be hunted year-round. Check the TPWD Outdoor Annual for El Paso County regulations before heading out.
Far West Texas features mule deer, aoudad, and javelina in its desert mountains. Most hunting occurs on private ranches or through TPWD-drawn public hunts.
Fort Bliss personnel can purchase long guns here; handgun eligibility depends on their home state under federal regulations. The desert terrain offers unique shooting opportunities for local enthusiasts.
The public ranges listed on the city pages are run or listed by state wildlife agencies, state forests or the U.S. Forest Service. Many ask for a hunting license, a range pass or a small fee, and hours change with the season, so check the agency page before you drive.
Source: State wildlife agency, state forest and U.S. Forest Service range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Socorro, Horizon City, Canutillo, El Paso or anywhere in El Paso County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. Texas does not require a purchase permit. Bring a valid photo ID to the dealer, complete ATF Form 4473, and pass the NICS check. The minimum age for purchasing a handgun from a licensed dealer is 21.
Texas imposes no waiting period. If NICS approves the check, the firearm can be transferred the same day, though buyers under 21 may face longer processing times under federal law.
Generally, no. Texas Local Government Code 229.001 reserves most firearm and ammunition regulations for the state, restricting cities from imposing additional sale, transfer, carry, or registration rules outside limited exceptions.
Yes, where you may lawfully own one. A few cities add storage or transport rules; check the city page and your local ordinances.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Texas Department of Public Safety (the El Paso County Sheriff can answer local questions) or a local attorney about your own situation.