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Gun dealers are licensed and regulated under Federal law. Federal law requires you to be 21 to purchase a handgun. In all states.
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How old do you have to be to buy a firearm?
In the United States, 18 to purchase a shotgun or rifle, 21 to purchase a handgun.
Can you purchase a handgun with a 10 year old felony?
You need to get a judge to expunge your records.
Can a 18 year old buy a handgun?
Federal law says you must be 21 to purchase a handgun from a dealer. SOME states may permit a person between 18 and 21 to purchase a handgun from a private seller that is NOT a licensed dealer. This varies from state to state- most do not, but check the law in YOUR state- and check the state law for POSSESSION of a handgun by a person under 21.
Can an 11 year old use a handgun?
It depends on where you are. In the U.S. 11 year old children cannot own a handgun, but it is legal under federal and most states' laws to possess the handgun for legal purposes such as hunting and target shooting.
How does an 18 year old legally purchase a handgun in Arizona?
If Arizona law allows someone under 21 to own a gun, they have to recieve it as a give or purchase it from an individual. Federal law requires a person to be 21 to purchase a handgun from a dealer.
How old do you haft to be to get a handgun in Michigan?
To legally purchase or own a handgun, you must be 21.
Can a seventeen year old buy own a firearm in the state of Texas?
Legally, no. You must be 18 to purchase a rifle or shotgun, and 21 to purchase a handgun.
Can a therteen year old kid have a gun?
Two purchase a rifle, you must be at least 18, and to purchase a handgun, you must be at least 21, but minors can possess guns for legal purposes like hunting and target shooting in (at least most) states in the U.S.
Can you be 20 years old to buy a hand gun?
Depends to some extent on the laws where you live- and you did not share your location with us. In the US, under Federal law (which applies to ALL states) you must be 21 to purchase a handgun from a dealer. In SOME states, you may purchase a handgun from a private citizen at age 18 and above. Other states require that you be 21.
Can a parent co sign a handgun purchase for 20 year old?
Each state has it's own laws concerning handgun purchases (each country too). The best way to find out what your specific state requires is to look it up in the books, or on the internet, or the old fashioned way, ask a local cop. I think most states at 18 years old you can buy a handgun by yourself. Actually, asking a local cop is not a good way to find out about handgun laws. Checking with a reputable local gun store is usually the easiest way, but that's beside the point. Regardless, there is no such thing as a cosigner for a handgun. Most states (but not all) allow people under 21 to own or possess a handgun, and handguns can be given as a gift as long as the receiver qualifies to own the gun under their state laws. If your state law allows ownership of a handgun under the age of 21, you can purchase a handgun from an individual, or have a parent purchase the handgun from a licensed dealer for you as a gift (to be legal under federal law, it has to be a legitimate gift).
Can a 16 year old carry a handgun in Mississippi?
Uh, no. Federal law is 21 for handguns. Federal law says you must be 21 to purchase or own a handgun, not to have possession of one. However, in Mississippi, I believe 21 is the minimum age to get a permit. There are a couple of states that issue permits to people 18 or over.
How old do you have to be to get your gun licence on ga?
You simply have to be 18 to purchase a long gun, or 21 to purchase a handgun.
