Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Tarrant County. Fort Worth balances its cattle-town heritage at the Stockyards with modern aerospace industries like the Lockheed Martin plant. Firearms enthusiasts often split their time between urban ranges and family-owned land farther west. Orders ship to FFL dealers throughout the area.
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 does not require a permit to purchase, gun registration, or a waiting period. When picking up a firearm from a licensed dealer, you must present a valid photo ID, complete ATF Form 4473, and pass the federal NICS background check. Federal law mandates a minimum age of 18 for rifles and shotguns and 21 for handguns. Ammunition, magazines, and most parts can be shipped directly to your Texas address.
Dealers in these communities all work for Fort Worth-area buyers:
As of September 1, 2021, Texans aged 21 and older who are not prohibited from possessing a firearm may carry a handgun, either concealed or openly in a holster, without a license. The Texas License to Carry, issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, remains an option and is recognized in more states. Businesses can prohibit carry with the signs specified in Penal Code 30.06 and 30.07, and certain locations are legally off limits. Consult the Tarrant County Sheriff or DPS for clarification.
Texas Parks and Wildlife determines deer seasons. For the 2026-27 season, the general season in the North Zone runs from November 7, 2026, to January 3, 2027, and in the South Zone until January 17, 2027. County-specific rules apply to antlerless deer and antler restrictions. Centerfire rifles, handguns, and shotguns are legal for deer; rimfire firearms are not. Feral hogs have no closed season or bag limit. Refer to the TPWD Outdoor Annual for Tarrant County regulations.
Hunters in Tarrant County typically head northwest to the LBJ grasslands near Decatur and Alvord or west into the ranch country of Palo Pinto and Parker counties.
Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth on the northwest edge attract anglers and boaters, while ranch country begins within a short drive.
Public ranges on the city pages are operated or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest. Most require a license or a day pass and close on some weekdays; check the agency page first.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land 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 Arlington, Mansfield, Keller, Fort Worth or anywhere in Tarrant 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 permit to purchase. You must show ID, complete Form 4473, and pass a NICS background check at the dealer. You must be 21 to buy a handgun from a dealer.
No. Once the background check is complete, your Texas dealer can release the firearm the same day.
Yes, if you are 21 or older and not prohibited, you may carry concealed or openly in a holster. A Texas License to Carry from DPS is optional and recognized by more states.
A compact 9mm such as the PFC9 with a rail light and a quick-access safe covers home defense and range trips; check any city storage or transport ordinance.
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 or a local attorney about your own situation.