Gun shop McAllen, Texas
Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Hidalgo County. McAllen is the retail center of the Rio Grande Valley, a fast-growing border region with citrus groves and a strong dove-hunting tradition.
CountyHidalgo
LicensesTexas Department of Public Safety
Hunting zoneSouth Zone
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How buying a gun in McAllen 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 McAllen-area buyers:
- Edinburg
- Mission
- Pharr
- Weslaco
- Alamo
- San Juan
- Hidalgo
- Donna
Carrying a gun in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County Sheriff or DPS if you are unsure.
Hunting near McAllen
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 Hidalgo County.
The Rio Grande Valley has white-winged dove, deer and hogs on private land, with public dove hunting in some TPWD units.
Dove season opens the Valley's hunting year; many locals also hunt deer and hogs on ranch leases north of the Valley.
Hog rifles for McAllen
Hog hunting guide →Ships to FFL
★ 5.0 (12)
$2091.26
Caliber: .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO | Capacity: 30
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Colt
★ 5.0 (8)
$1298.91
Caliber: 5.56 NATO | Capacity: 30
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★ 5.0 (7)
$2880.75
Caliber: .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO | Capacity: 30
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Colt
★ 5.0 (6)
$1478.89
Caliber: 5.56 NATO | Capacity: 30
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★ 4.7 (6)
$784.29
Caliber: .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO | Capacity: 30
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★ 5.0 (5)
$2648.45
Caliber: 5.56 NATO | Capacity: 30
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★ 4.8 (5)
$2564.50
Caliber: .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO | Capacity: 30
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★ 5.0 (4)
$2457.55
Caliber: .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO | Capacity: 30
Deer rifles for McAllen
Hunting guide →Ships to FFL
Mossberg
★ 5.0 (3)
$567.51
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor | Capacity: 4
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (3)
$789.46
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor | Capacity: 5
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (3)
$527.26
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor | Capacity: 5
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (3)
$447.34
Caliber: .243 Winchester | Capacity: 5
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (3)
$465.16
Caliber: 7mm-08 Remington | Capacity: 5
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (3)
$773.36
Caliber: .270 Winchester | Capacity: 5
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Mossberg
★ 5.0 (3)
$514.04
Caliber: .25-06 Remington | Capacity: 5
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Browning
★ 5.0 (3)
$942.99
Caliber: .300 Win Mag | Capacity: 3
Buying a gun in McAllen: common questions
Can I buy a gun online and pick it up in McAllen?
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, McAllen or anywhere in Hidalgo 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 McAllen?
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 McAllen 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 McAllen?
We ship every firearm to a licensed dealer near McAllen that you choose at checkout. Transfer fees are set by the dealer, commonly $25 to $50 per gun.
Can I hunt feral hogs near McAllen?
Yes. Feral hogs have no closed season and no bag limit in Texas. On private land the owner or their agent does not need a hunting license to take hogs; on public land you need a license and the right permit. An AR-15 in 5.56 or .300 Blackout is a common hog rifle.
What does an FFL transfer cost in McAllen?
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.