It depends on where you are. In some states, it is legal.
It depends on where you are. In the U.S. someone under the legal age of ownership can possess a handgun for sporting or hunting purposes under federal and most states' laws.
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.
Yes
It depends on how old the child is and what you mean by "give." In the U.S. a person has to be 21 or older to own or purchase a handgun, but people under 21 can possess handguns for various legal activities, for instance, target shooting or hunting.
In most U.S. states, there is no specific minimum age to use a gun for legal purposes, but a person does have to be 21 to legally own or purchase a handgun.
No. A convicted felon may not legally possess a handgun in any state, regardless of whether is was violent.
Open
18 for a shotgun/hunting rifle, and 21 for a handgun.
It depends on the circumstances. Federal law requires a person to be 21 to purchase a handgun or handgun ammo from a dealer, however, in some states, a person under 21 can purchase a gun from an individual. Besides that, it is not illegal for someone under 21 to POSSESS a handgun under certain circumstances, such as target competition or hunting, or self defense.
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.
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.
Generally speaking, no. A minor, by federal law, can only possess a handgun under limited circumstances, such as target shooting or hunting. If the minor is in his or her own home and uses a gun for self defense from an intruder, in most states, there will be no problem.