Gun shop Corpus Christi, Texas
Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Nueces County. Corpus Christi is a port and refinery city on the Coastal Bend, with Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and the beaches of Padre Island nearby.
CountyNueces
LicensesTexas Department of Public Safety
Hunting zoneSouth Zone
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How buying a gun in Corpus Christi works
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 has no permit to purchase, no gun registration and no state waiting period. At pickup from a licensed dealer you show a valid photo ID, complete ATF Form 4473 and pass the federal NICS background check. Federal law sets the dealer minimum age at 18 for rifles and shotguns and 21 for handguns. Ammunition, magazines and most parts ship to your door in Texas.
Dealers in these communities all work for Corpus Christi-area buyers:
- Portland
- Robstown
- Flour Bluff
- Calallen
- Aransas Pass
- Ingleside
- Port Aransas
- Kingsville
Carrying a gun in Nueces County
Since September 1, 2021, Texans 21 and older who are not prohibited from possessing a firearm may carry a handgun, concealed or openly in a holster, without a license. The Texas License to Carry, issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, is still available and is honored in more states. Businesses can ban carry with the signs set by Penal Code 30.06 and 30.07, and some places are off limits by law. Check with the Nueces County Sheriff or DPS if you are unsure.
Hunting near Corpus Christi
Texas Parks and Wildlife sets the deer seasons. For 2026-27 the general season opens Nov. 7, 2026 and runs to Jan. 3, 2027 in the North Zone and Jan. 17, 2027 in the South Zone, with county-specific rules on antlerless deer and antler restrictions. Any centerfire rifle, handgun or shotgun is legal for deer; rimfire is not. Feral hogs have no closed season and no bag limit. Check the TPWD Outdoor Annual for Nueces County.
Corpus Christi is surrounded by bays and coastal prairie, with redheads, pintails and other ducks in winter and South Texas deer and hogs inland.
The Laguna Madre and the coastal bays are famous for winter waterfowl; South Zone deer season runs to Jan. 17.
Duck & turkey shotguns for Corpus Christi
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Mossberg
★ 4.4 (7)
$477.81
Gauge: 20 Gauge | Capacity: 5
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (6)
$767.61
Gauge: 12 Gauge | Capacity: 8
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (6)
$656.64
Gauge: 12 Gauge | Capacity: 9
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (6)
$496.79
Gauge: 20 Gauge | Capacity: 4
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Mossberg
★ 4.8 (6)
$1112.04
Gauge: 12 Gauge | Capacity: 4
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Mossberg
★ 4.7 (6)
$577.86
Gauge: 20 Gauge | Capacity: 3
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Mossberg
★ 4.2 (6)
$758.41
Gauge: 12 Gauge | Capacity: 5
Deer rifles for Corpus Christi
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Mossberg
★ 4.9 (8)
$494.49
Caliber: .308 Win | Capacity: 4
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Mossberg
★ 4.9 (8)
$447.34
Caliber: 7.62x51 NATO, .308 Win | Capacity: 5
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Mossberg
★ 4.8 (8)
$543.36
Caliber: .450 Bushmaster | Capacity: 3
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (7)
$608.34
Caliber: .300 Win Mag | Capacity: 3
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (7)
$514.04
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor | Capacity: 5
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (7)
$577.86
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor | Capacity: 5
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Springfield Armory
★ 5.0 (7)
$1792.84
Caliber: 7.62x51 NATO, .308 Win | Capacity: 10
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Mossberg
★ 4.9 (7)
$504.26
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor | Capacity: 4
Buying a gun in Corpus Christi: common questions
Can I buy a gun online and pick it up in Corpus Christi?
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Portland, Robstown, Flour Bluff, Corpus Christi or anywhere in Nueces County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Do I need a permit to buy a handgun in Corpus Christi?
No. Texas has no permit to purchase. You 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.
Is there a waiting period in Texas?
No. Once the background check clears, your Texas dealer can release the firearm the same day.
Can I carry a handgun in Corpus Christi without a license?
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 is recognized by more states.
What do the 30.06 and 30.07 signs mean?
A business that posts a compliant 30.06 sign bans concealed carry by license holders, and a 30.07 sign bans open carry. Businesses can also give notice to unlicensed carriers. Respect the posted sign.
How does a gun I order get to Corpus Christi?
We ship every firearm to a licensed dealer near Corpus Christi that you choose at checkout. Transfer fees are set by the dealer, commonly $25 to $50 per gun.
What shotgun works for ducks near Corpus Christi?
A 12- or 20-gauge pump or semi-auto plugged to three shells, with non-toxic shot. The Texas coast is one of the busiest waterfowl wintering areas in the country.
What does an FFL transfer cost in Corpus Christi?
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.
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General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our Texas gun law overview and check with Texas Department of Public Safety or a local attorney about your own situation.