Despite being only 19, am I able to register a gun while living in on-post housing?

2021-09-10T01:28:51-04:00

I’m married and I’m 19 and going to go get my ltc(license to carry) read up on the legislation 18 active duty can get there ltc and through texas statue I can obtain a gun through private sale I jus want to know would I be able to register said gun on post being as though I’m 19?

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Sep 10 at 2021 1:55 AM

2021-09-10T01:55:17-04:00

18 is the minimum age I am finding. You need to get yourself a copy of Fort Hood reg 190-11.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2021 2:50 AM

2021-09-10T02:50:01-04:00

Make sure you talk to MPs on post as well. Unless it has change you may have to put the weapon in the Arms room once you register it in post. Each base is different. So, I would find that out first before you buy anything.

Response by SPC Christopher Perrien made Sep 10 at 2021 9:00 AM

2021-09-10T09:00:22-04:00

You're in Texas. It is 18 for a long gun and 21 for a pistol. I would forget a ccw there until 21. Sure maybe you could carry one on post(where? IDK), maybe to an on-post civ range if they have one , But off post? forget it. YOU ARE IN TEXAS. Don't mess with their laws. IMO and IIRC, you can't tote a pistol there until you are 21 , soldier or not. And trust me, you don't want to break the law in Texas.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2021 9:10 AM

2021-09-10T09:10:22-04:00

When in doubt, ask the base Provost Marshall.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2021 10:42 AM

2021-09-10T10:42:52-04:00

Sounds like you have the State law figured, you should reach out to JAG and the Provost Marshal for the post policy.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Sep 10 at 2021 10:43 AM

2021-09-10T10:43:50-04:00

PFC Private RallyPoint Member Do not rely on just what you find on line, call the provost marshal office [login to see] and ask.
Two reasons:
1: There are no take-backs, no second chances, come through the gate, and all is not right in the world of weapons registration and your guilty..period.
2: The only interpretation of the regs and policies that matter that count at this point is..The ones with arrest powers and commanders that will be tasked with charging you.
My opinion, or yours of what the policy states is not important here.

Response by SSG David McPherson made Sep 10 at 2021 1:18 PM

2021-09-10T13:18:41-04:00

You can not purchase a handgun in Texas if you are under 21 regardless of being Active Duty (Texas Government Code 411 Sub Chapter H )

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2021 12:00 PM

2021-09-11T12:00:00-04:00

Ask PMO. We had to register handguns, but were allowed to have them in Housing. Barracks personnel registered and stored them in Unit Armory. A weapons card was issued, and you drew your piece out for rec shooting. The SNCOIC of that section at Camp Pendleton was a MOH recipient, MSgt Richard Pittman. We met when I registered mine, and he was a professional SNCO. The only other MOH ACDU enlisted then was SgtMaj Kellogg.

Response by CPL Jason Northedge made Sep 11 at 2021 2:22 PM

2021-09-11T14:22:57-04:00

Dam I thought Texas legal age to carry a weapon was 5 yrs old. It used to be as soon as ur born. If you have a birth cert u can carry.

Response by SPC Don Preston made Sep 12 at 2021 2:31 PM

2021-09-12T14:31:48-04:00

Your AR’s are readily available as is the PMO. That’s where you get the correct information. Know for certain.

Response by SFC William Linnell made Sep 15 at 2021 8:20 AM

2021-09-15T08:20:29-04:00

My best Professional advise. And this will never steer you wrong. DO what SFC Palmer said. Call the Provost Marshalls Office. Even though the State of Texas says one thing, Army Post Fort Hood can have a different regulation.

Also with the Professional advise, I know this as fact since I was stationed there for about 9 years. You CAN NOT travel around post with said handgun in your vehicle. Once you but it and find the rules and regs about your age, There is a registration form you have to fill out, signed by your CO and must be signed off at the MP station. Call them first. So back to the point of transportation of weapon. On post only from your housing to the range at the Sportsman Club. Or if your going to shoot off post at a civilian range. make absolutely sure that you don't have the weapon loaded when returning back to post to your home. Your LTC doesn't mean jack on post. Keep your weapon box your weapon came it for travel purposes on post and empty all magazines. Put ammo in different location in vehicle so its not easily available.

Not sure what the difference between a License to Carry to a Conceal Weapons Carry permit but I will research it for my personal knowledge. As I advise you to do as well. Make yourself a Subject Matter Expert with all this. One last thing. I don't know you or your back ground. Going off your age. And some of the mentality of 19-20somethings. If you plan on going clubbing or driving around in "thug" mode....Do NOT buy a hand gun. Walk away from the idea. As I said, I was at Hood for 9 years and had a few Soldiers with that mentality that got into some huge trouble. So I ask that you take this as advise from a SFC that trained, worked, mentored, corrected malfunctions, and even had to use the UCMJ. I hate seeing Soldiers getting in the wrong direction.

Keep your powder dry. Give lots of hugs and kisses to the Mrs. God Bless Soldier.