NitroX,

Most states do not require an ownership permit for a firearm. Forum members from a few states probably do have to have such a permit.

Permits to carry a concealed handgun are more common even though several states do not require that either. A lot of states issue concealed carry permits for handguns and based on your post, you've just convinced me to get the Texas version of that permit before I ever go on a proper hunt in Australia (previously the only hunting I did there was to help a friend eliminate some pests on his property).

If Australia will not accept a Texas CCW then no idea what to do...

Richard.

Edit...not sure what you mean by having to have proof of ownership, nothing like that required in the USA as far as I know.