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Yes, in the U.S. you must be 21 to purchase or own a handgun, but someone under 21 can possess a handgun, at least in most states, as long as the person is engaged in a legal activity and is in legal possession of the gun (has permission to have it). Most, if not all shooting organizations have junior divisions and/or allow minors to participate.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoA few years back, I remember seeing a news article about a ten year-old who had gotten a FOID. So, tentatively, the answer would be yes. However, possession of an FOID does not permit you to purchase a firearm while still underage.
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∙ 12y agoNo, according to the Illinois state web site. The minimum age to own a handgun is 21 there. However, someone under 21 can possess a handgun under certain circumstances, like target shooting. Since Illinois requires a FOID card to own a gun, I suspect that someone under 21 would have to be in the presence of the owner, but I'm not sure.
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∙ 10y agoIt isn't an illegal state law, but it could be a local law. You will need to call your local police department and ask if you can carry a BB gun in the holster.
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∙ 15y ago18 for long guns and 21 for handguns
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Can an 18 year old own a handgun in Idaho?
No, and that's federal law.
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.
Is it a good idea for a twelve year old to own a gun?
A 12 year old can't "own" a gun, since you have to be 18 to buy a rifle and 21 to buy a handgun.
How old do you have to be to own a handgun in Iowa?
21
Can someone with a 30 year old felony own a handgun in Colorado?
Only if the person's rights have been restored.
How old do you haft to be to get a handgun in Michigan?
To legally purchase or own a handgun, you must be 21.
What is legal age to own property in Illinois or can a 17 year old own real estate in Illinois?
You have to be 18 to have any real assets to your name.
How old do you need to be to own a hand gun?
By federal law you may own or possess a handgun at age 18, but you cannot purchase handgun ammo or a handgun from a dealer until age 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 an Illinois drug felon on parole own a car?
yesYou can legally own anything (except for a handgun and body armor) as a felon, even if you're still in prison.
Can a 19 year old own a handgun in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia law does not prohibit a person at least 18 years of age from POSSESSING a handgun. However, FEDERAL law will not permit you to PURCHASE a handgun OR handgun ammunition until you are 21. Virginia law does permit certain person UNDER 18 to possess a handgun in limited circumstances (permission of parents, instructional class, etc)
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.
