Depends on where you live- you did not share what state or country you live in. In much, but not all of the US, you may possess a handgun at 18. You may not purchase a handgun from a dealer until you are 21 (Federal law applies to all states) and you may not purchase handgun ammo.
why can you get a shootgun at 18 but not a handgun
No, it is not legal to buy a handgun at the age of 18. The minimum age to purchase a handgun in the United States is 21.
No, it is not legal to purchase a handgun at the age of 18 in Virginia. The minimum age to purchase a handgun in Virginia is 21.
In the United States, you can legally purchase a handgun at the age of 18 from a licensed firearms dealer.
For a long gun you have to be 18. For a handgun you have to be 18.
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18 for a shotgun/hunting rifle, and 21 for a handgun.
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)
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.
In the United States, federal law prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from purchasing a handgun from a licensed dealer. However, some states may have exceptions or different laws regarding handgun ownership for individuals who are 18 years old. It is important to check the specific laws in your state regarding handgun ownership at 18 years old.
At least 18. To buy a handgun from a dealer, 21.
Georgia law requires that you be at least 18 years of age to possess either a handgun or long gun such as a rifle or shotgun. While you can legally own a handgun in Georgia at 18 years of age, Federal law requires you to be at least 21 years of age before you can purchase a handgun.